Tulin Heritage Bungalow is a heritage resort in Purulia near Ajodhya Pahar is the best nearby weekend destination from Kolkata.

Add Tulin to Your List of Nearby Weekend Destinations from Kolkata

Purulia, the Land of Red Soil, has grown in prominence as a nearby weekend destination from Kolkata. Every year, many city dwellers visit the place known for its bare, sylvan beauty. Away from the din and bustle of the city life, this weekend getaway from Kolkata gives its travellers a welcome relief. There are so many places to see in Purulia. In fact, Purulia tourist places can be divided into the Garh Circuit and Ajodhya Pahar circuit. Tourists visit the two areas separately with Ajodhya Pahar or Ayodhya hill attracting more visitors, most of the times. But that’s how big and majestic Purulia is! – The ideal nearby weekend destination from Kolkata.

But Purulia has much more to offer than just Ajodhya Pahar or Ayodhya Hills and Garh Panchkot. If you keep on moving past the Ayodhya hill or Ajodhya Pahar and head towards the Subarnarekha or Swarnarekha River, you will reach the last village of Purulia- Tulin. Away from the chaos of the usual tourists, Tulin is a place where you can enjoy the real quiet, unadulterated nature. The place is so peaceful. It’s therapeutic! 

Tulin Heritage Bungalow– One of the best resorts in Purulia near Ajodhya Pahar

Next time when you visit Purulia during a weekend tour from Kolkata, don’t forget to stay at the Tulin Heritage Bungalow the best resortin Purulia. Located near the Subarnarekha River, the Bungalow is a new addition to the myriad of Purulia resorts. However, unlike other resorts in Purulia, it will give you an experience that you never had in any nearby weekend destination from Kolkata before. The Bungalow is located in the serene village of Tulin untroubled by too many visitors.

Tulin Heritage Bungalow is located on a sprawling 2.5 acres property. Have you seen the movies of Feluda by Satyajit Ray? The places shown in the movies have the power to evoke in you a feeling of unmixed happiness. You will get similar holiday vibes and the feeling of being stress-free as you enter the premises of this unique heritage resort in Purulia.

The moment you step inside and walk through the verandah, you are ought to get awed like Lalmohon Babu by seeing the trophies of deer and bison on the walls of the Bungalow. The expansive ground is graced by so many flowers and trees making the place an ideal nearby weekend destination from kolkata. There are more than 100 varieties of roses that fill your senses with their fresh, sweet fragrance. Along with the roses, there are many other seasonal flowering plants too. Depending on when you visit this heritage resort in Purulia, you get to see those plants in full bloom. Of course, during palash utsav, palash adorns the place in spring painting the backdrop of the Bungalow fiery red. Then there are the tall trees- mango, jackfruit and whatnot, perfectly manicured bushes, and green bright grass. You cannot miss the two pine trees standing tall right at the entrance of the massive property. More than half a century old, these two pine trees have many tales to tell about this heritage resortin purulia. Stand a while, beneath the shade of the majestic trees and look forward to a relaxing holiday on a weekend tour from Kolkata.

Boutique Resort at Purulia Where Luxury Meets Rusticity

There are many resorts in Purulia but The USP of this resort in purulia near Ajodhya Pahar or Ayodha hill is that you can enjoy the calm village life while enjoying all the modern amenities provided at Tulin Heritage Bungalow. Unlike other parts of Purulia, Tulin as a place is also well connected via public transport. There is electricity. There is a big market nearby. There are schools and hospitals. There is even Tulin Railway Station, the nearest railway station to Ajodhya Pahar in Purulia. What is striking about this resort in purulia near Ajodhya Pahar or Ayodha hill is the modern amenities have not ruined the simple, tranquil village life that Tulin boasts of. Staying at the Tulin Heritage Bungalow is a great way to enjoy the best of both worlds- urban luxury and rustic village life in a weekend gateway from kolkata.

Which are the places to visit in Purulia near tulin ?

Your weekend gateway from kolkata to Purulia will not be in vain even if you visit just Tulin and do not visit the usual places; days will pass like bliss. But if you still wish to suck the nectar out of nature, Tulin near Ajodhya Pahar or Ayodhya hill has so much to offer.

Subarnarekha River

The major attraction in Tulin and an important tourist spot in purulia is the Subarnarekha River. The Hindi speaking community calls it Swarnarekha. The name is aptly given. For several years, sand and sediment coming with the river were sieved to extract gold! Yes, gold. That’s why the river is called the golden river of India. Your Purulia visit will be incomplete if you do not come to the Subarnarekha river banks.

This river separates West Bengal and Jharkhand. The other side of the river has Muri Junction which is connected with Tulin Station here in West Bengal. If you have time, take a trip to Muri Jn just to enjoy the view of the Subarnarekha when the train crosses the bridge over the river.

Tulin Market

Every Wednesday and Saturday, a big village market or haat is organised to cater to the needs of the villagers. You can visit it to experience the simplistic flavour of village life and buy some knickknacks if required. Needless to say, the vegetables and fishes available in the haat are very fresh and reasonably priced.

Hills Standing So Proud

There are many hills and hillocks situated around Tulin. These hills- a part of the tourist spots in Purulia near Ayodhya hill or Ajodhya pahar circuit, are best for rock climbing. Even untrained people can climb these hills with little help. Among the hills, the easily accessible ones are Malsha and bundi. These two hills are very near to Tulin station. In fact, very few resorts in Purulia other than Tulin Heritage Bungalow offers such nearness to these hills. Although the hills in Purulia are shorter in height than their Jharkhand counterparts, they rise steep looking verdant green. Malsha and Bundi Pahar are no exception. So, you must be careful while climbing these two hills. The view from the top of the hills is awesome. You can see a vast expanse of the land from up the top.

Another beautiful hill is Bansha hill that is situated in between Jhalda and Tulin. Unlike the other two, this hill is surrounded by many trees and bushes. If you are new to rock climbing, you can very well choose this hill to sharpen your rock climbing hills. It is moderately safe for the new rock climbers. The view from the top is equally mesmerizing. Other hills include Bundi and Kerwari. These two are particularly attractive because most people are busy with Malsha and Ajodhya Pahar. So these two hills are undisturbed and hence, offbeat tourist places in purulia near Ayodhya Hill or Ajodhya Pahar where one gets to delve deep and talk to one’s own soul.

Other Attractions near Tulin, the perfect Weekend Getaway from Kolkata

Tulin disappoints no one. She has to offer so many things. There are so many small villages in and around the Bungalow. The nearby Kerwari jungle is another attraction. The jungle area is well maintained by the district administration. You can find so many different species of birds in the jungle. There are wild boars and peacocks too. The vast paddy fields, the endless blue sky, greeneries everywhere – and of course, the hills and rivers – Tulin as a nearby weekend destination from Kolkata gives you everything that you so dearly miss in the city.

Why Tulin Heritage Bungalow?

To enjoy the beauty of nature, you must stay in comfortable accommodation where peace echoes in every nook and corner. When it comes to Purulia tourism, people hardly focus on Tulin. Hence, there was no resort available at this place. To fill this gap, Tulin Heritage Bungalow opened its doors to the travellers.

The Bungalow itself is an attraction. Built before Independence – in 1930, it whispers the tales of the past long lost in the pages of the history books. The decor of the Bungalow will amaze you. You will feel as if you have travelled backwards in time and are living a rustic, simple life with no stress and complexity. But it also makes sure that you get all the comforts that you deserve on a nearby weekend gateway from Kolkata or any other city. With comfortable rooms, cosy beds, sumptuous meals, transport facilities – Tulin Heritage Bungalow serves you in a 360-degree way.

How to Reach Tulin Heritage Bungalow resort in Purulia ?

Unlike other Purulia tourist places, Tulin is blessed because of its proximity to the buzzing industrial town of Muri. The village is well connected. The road is good, the station has been upgraded and the airport too is not far away from the village. Here are the ways how you can reach Tulin Heritage Bungalow –

By Train

The nearby Muri Junction is the major train station near Tulin. Although it is located in Jharkhand, you can easily hire local autos to reach Tulin. If you are coming for a weekend trip from Kolkata you can take the Howrah Ranchi Shatabdi train or Kriya Yoga Express from Howrah and get down at Muri station too. The station has been upgraded to cater to the industry set up nearby.

By Plane

You can arrive at Ranchi Airport which is 60 km from Tulin. You can then hire private vehicles and come to Tulin.

By Road

Tulin is well connected by road. If it’s one of those weekend gateway from Kolkata, you can take the via Durgapur-Bankura-Purulia-Jhalda-Tulin route . Or if you are coming from the northern parts of West Bengal you can opt for Asansol–Raghunathpur-Purulia-Jhalda-Tulin route.

The Ranchi Purulia highway (AKA Muri Road) connects Tulin near Ajodhya Pahar or Ayodhya hills to the neighbouring state of Jharkhand. So if you are coming from other states, you can very well take this road. This road also connects Purulia / Tulin with various parts of West Bengal and hence, is one of the lifelines of Purulia tourism. The road meets NH18 and Bankura Purulia Road.

Bus From Dhramatala, Kolkata

There is a bus that departs for Tulin (right up to the Bungalow) from Dharmatala, Kolkata. You can opt for this overnight bus named Citylink/ Rahul if you are headed towards this nearby weekend destination from Kolkata.

Tulin Is an Ideal Weekend Destination for What Kind of Tourists?

As said earlier, Tulin disappoints none. You can come to Tulin with your biker gang and have a blast. With rock climbing, cycling, swimming, Tulin offers many adrenaline-pumping activities. Tulin can also be a great weekend getaway (from Kolkata) for the family. There are many small hills that can give you the thrill of trekking without any added danger posed to the children. The scenic beauty all around, the serenity, the laid back atmosphere can help you and your spouse unwind after suffering from the monotony of the same old routine. You can simply relax by flipping through the pages of the old books preserved carefully in the Bungalow. The couples will find Tulin especially beautiful. Two of you can start your day with the heavenly spectacle of the sunrise from the behind the hillocks and enjoy each other’s company.

As a solo traveller, Tulin never intrudes upon your personal space. You can get lost in the expansive green fields, you can talk to the ‘Bhooter Raja’ in the jungle. The hills are yours, the rivers and lakes are yours, the start-studded night sky is yours!

Your Weekend Trip To Purulia Can Start With Tulin Heritage bungalow

Even if you do not come to Tulin exclusively, you can very well add it to your itinerary and start from here. Tulin is well connected with other tourist spots of Purulia. The Ayodhya Hills or Ajodhya Pahar and Bamni falls are just 40 Kms from the bungalow. Other tourist spots in Jharkhand like Betla, Netarhat, Johan falls,Hudru Falls and Chandil Dam can easily be reached from Tulin.

The benefit of making Tulin your next nearby weekend destination from Kolkata is you can tread the path that is not trodden by many. Taking the road not taken is an adventure on its own. And with that, you get to live in a Bungalow that is more than 90 years old with so many stories to tell. Let the journey begin… Tulin calls!