Baghmundi Nature Camp-Sonkupi Village,Ajodhya Pahar

Baghmundi Nature Camp, Sonkupi Village,Ajodhya Pahar,Purulia

Sonkupi Village just 6km from Baghmundi P.S,Purulia, located in laps of Chotanagpur Plateau. It is surrounded by natural beauty like Dam,Falls, wildlife like matha forest u0026amp; Tikartnar forest.Baghmundi Nature Camp is located inside Ajodhya Forest in Sonkupi Village.

It is also closed to artisan village (Chorida, famous for chou mask) and Balarampur shellac village ( gala ).it covers the daily life of local people ( Ranga village is famous for alpona on mud houses).adventure lover for ( Dowri nala trekking).

Baghmundi Nature Camp,Sonkupi

About Ajodhya Pahar, Purulia

Ayodhya Hills is a hill located in the Purulia district. It is a part of the Dalma Hills and extended part of Eastern Ghats range. Highest peak of Ajodhya Hills is Gorgaburu. The nearest populated town is Baghmundi. It is a popular place for young mountaineers to learn the basic course in rock climbing. There are two routes available to reach Ajodhya Hills. One is via Jhalda and the other one is via Sirkabad. There is a Forest Rest House here. Gorgaburu (855 m), Mayuri etc. are of the some of the peaks of Ajodhya hills range. The area forms the lowest step of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The general scenario is undulating land with scattered hills. The area around Bagmundi or Ajodhya Hill is an extended plateau.

We also arrange “Chou dance” and “Santhali Pata dance”, to entertain our guest with campfire(on request)

Baghmundi Nature Camp,Sonkupi

How to Reach Baghmundi-Ajodhya Pahar, Purulia

By Rail-The nearest rail station to Ajodhya Pahar is Barabhum . Baghmundi is the main village to Ajodhya Pahar which is just 22 km away from Barabhum rail station. You can reach Baghmundi from Purulia Town/rail station also,its just 60 km away.

HOWRAH JN to BARABHUM Trains
NoTrain No & Name Run DaysDep Time Arr Time
112865 HWH PRR LALMATI EXPRESS Tue SatHWH 08:30 BBM 13:34
222891 HWH RNC INTERCITY EXPRESS Wed Thu SatHWH 12:50 BBM 18:02
358011 HWH ADRA CKP/BKSC PASS DailyHWH 23:05 BBM 07:02

By Road: Located at a distance of about 300 km from Kolkata, Purulia has a good network of roads. Hence, it is easily approachable by road.

  • Route 1: Kolkata – Bardhaman – Durgapur – Purulia
  • Route 2: Kolkata – Bengai – Bankura – Purulia

As route 1 is the fastest, it takes half an hour lesser in comparison to route 2; hence, you can reach your destination within 6 hours. On your way to Purulia, you can take a break at the following places and visit their places of interest.

Accommodation in Baghmundi Nature Camp:– 

We have only tent accommodation ( luxury tent ) attach wash room ( western style )… tent has bamboo made cot with chair and table. To recover the heat in Purulia we installed good quality air cooler for all tent including dormitory tent.

We have accommodation of apprx 70 people at a time, our all accommodation are Non AC but Air cooled.

22 nos.Non-AC luxury double bed tent with attached toilets u0026amp; 4 nos of Room double bed AC

Pocket Pinch

Rs.1350 per head per day with all meals.

We have also Homestay & Guest House in Ajodhya Pahar for night stay.

Itinerary for 2 Nights 3 Days:

Day 1-Pick up from Barabhum Station u0026amp; transfer to Sonkupi Village.After breakfast visit Dhak-Cocha falls.Return to our camp,after lunch visit Khairabera Dam u0026amp; Chorida Village(famous for Chhau Mask)

Day 2-After breakfast visit Turga falls, Bamni Falls,Tarpania Lake.After lunch at our cam u0026amp; proceed to Ajodhya Hill Top,Sitakund, Ajodhya Upper Dam u0026amp; Lower Dam,return to Camp.

Day 3-It will be either leisure day or you can go for Trekking to Dowri Nala Trek(guide charge INR 500 extra).After lunch visit Mathaburu, Murraburu(Pakhi Pahar) u0026amp; drop to Barabhum Station.

Inclusions-

  • All meals
  • Accommodation in Non-AC Fixed Tents with attached toilets.
  • Non-AC vehicle like Sumo or Bolero
  • Pick up u0026amp; drop from Barabhum Station

Exclusions-

  • Camp fire Patapura (local Bar B Que)
  • Cultural Program like Chhau Dance INR 7500/-,Santhal Pata Dance INR 4000/-
  • AC Vehicle

Cost-

  • Rs.6200/- per head (min.2 pax)
  • Rs.5000/- per head (min.4 pax)
  • Rs.4800/- per head (min.6 pax)
  • Rs.4500/- per head (min.8pax)

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