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City in West Bengal, India
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Purulia (পুরুলিয়া Puruliẏā) is the headquarters of the Purulia district of West Bengal.
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An abandoned airfield used by the United States Army Air Forces during the Burma Campaign (1944-1945) of World War II.
A calm lake with ambient sound of water and birds during dawn and dusk. Great for relaxation and walking.
A research centre and library. It was inaugurated in 1960 by central minister Humayun Kabir in 1960. It displays exhibits collected from different areas of Purulia District.
With bar and restaurant
Next to Sahebbandh in the heart of Purulia town.
Pearltree
Pearl Tree Hotel, at Purulia is a 4 star boutique hotel with a mall near Purulia Railway Station. Nestled in the commercial and residential hub of Purulia, this hotel offers all the modern day amenities along with a shopping hub and a refreshing pool. This hotel in Purulia is the perfect home away from home for both the leisure and business travellers alike.
Purulia lacks proper public transport. To explore the town and the surrounding it is best to hire a car. Hotels can arrange for cars.
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