While coming from Sirkabad, this hairpin bend (known as Banka Dahar View Point) of the road gives a panoramic view of the surrounding forests and the meandering road.
BANKA DAHAR VIEW POINT
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TURGA DAM
The Turga Waterfall and Ghagkoccha Waterfall drains into the Turga Dam. The lake formed by Turga Dam is tugged within the Chuprung Dungri Hill and lush forests. This picturesque Turga Lake is a site for migratory birds too.
USULDUNGRI VIEW POINT
Usuldungri Sunrise Point is located in the South Eastern section of Ajodhya Pahar. It is one of the best points to catch the sunrise over the lush hills. The Authorities have recently built a watch tower here for the tourists.
MURUGUMA LAKE
Located on the North West end flank of the Ajodhya Pahar, Muruguma Lake is one of the most well-kept secrets of this region overlooked by Ukumbera Hill. The Murguma Dam is formed on the Saharajhore River, one of the tributaries of Kangsabati River in West Bengal, India. A number of other streams also flow into the dam directly from Ajodhya Hills. The dam is surrounded by hills, forests and a number of small islands within it.
UKAMBURU VIEW POINT
The Ukamburu View Point on Ukamburu Hill overlooks the Muruguma Lake and endless lush green hills dotting the Ajodhya Pahar region. You can also catch the sight of the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding hills and valleys and meeting Muruguma Lake from Ukamburu View Point.
PAKHI PAHAR
The 800 feet high hill (Murraburru Hill) is a canvas for artist Shri. Chitta Dey and his team, who has sculpted nearly 60 images of birds on the sheer rock face. The work is still going on.
TURGA FALLS
A visual treat to the eyes, Turga waterfall is located near the village of Gosaidih. The falls create a small reservoir, where locals and tourist like to take a dip.
BAMNI FALLS
A much spread-out waterfall dispersing more water than the other waterfalls in this region, Bamni Waterfalls cascades over the rock face in three different stages. The water from Bamni Falls drops to the Lower Dam. A footpath has been built by the local authorities to the Second stage of Bamni Falls.
KHAIRABERA DAM
A natural lake bounded by low lying hills and deep forests. The Khairabera Lake is also home to numerous migratory birds.
CHARIDA MASK VILLAGE
Nearly 300 artists work in different workshops in this village to create the various masks and costumes used in Chau Dance. You can see the artists working on their creations once you visit this Charida Village. You can also buy these Paper Mache masks from these workshops.
