Places to Visit
Waterfalls, lakes, viewpoints and living craft traditions — all within easy reach of your hilltop cottage.
The Ajodhya Hills are the last step of the Chota Nagpur plateau — a landscape of red earth, forest, rock and water. Staying on the hilltop means most of it is only a short drive away.
Our guide to Ajodhya Pahar
Tap any place for tips, the best season to visit and how to fit it into your trip.
Marble Lake
Still, turquoise water ringed by stone cliffs — one of the most photographed spots in Ajodhya Hills.
Read guide → 02ScenicUpper Dam
A wide reservoir framed by green hills — beautiful at sunrise and one of the signature views of Ajodhya.
Read guide → 03ScenicLower Dam
The companion reservoir below the hills, linked to the Upper Dam by a winding, scenic road.
Read guide → 04WaterfallTurga Falls & Turga Dam
A tiered waterfall tumbling through forest and rock, with a calm dam nearby — best after the monsoon.
Read guide → 05WaterfallBamni Falls
A forest staircase leads down to this hidden, roaring fall — a small adventure worth every step.
Read guide → 06ViewpointMayur Pahar
A hill viewpoint known for sweeping sunset views over the plateau.
Read guide → 07TrekGorgaburu
The highest peak of the Ajodhya range — a favourite with trekkers and nature lovers.
Read guide → 08HeritageSita Kund
A small spring on the hilltop linked to local Ramayana legends — the stories that gave the hills their name.
Read guide → 09CultureCharida Mask Village
Home of the artisans who craft masks for Purulia’s Chhau dance — watch them at work and take a piece home.
Read guide → 10ScenicMurguma & Khairabera Dams
Quieter reservoirs further afield — ideal for a peaceful half-day drive away from the crowds.
Read guide →Two easy days in the hills
Lakes, dams & sunset
- Check in from 12:00 PM, lunch at the resort
- Upper Dam & Marble Lake in the afternoon light
- Sunset at Mayur Pahar
- Dinner & stargazing on your veranda
Waterfalls & culture
- Complimentary breakfast
- Turga Falls & Turga Dam
- Bamni Falls (good shoes!)
- Charida mask village on the way out
Need a car or a guide? Message our front desk on WhatsApp before you arrive. See also: How to reach Ajodhya Hills.
Your hilltop escape awaits.
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