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A hill that became popular for being the location of Satyajit Ray's various films, including Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen and Hirak Rajar Deshe. There's a Chandi temple and a semaphore tower atop the hill. The hilltop provides an aerial view of the townscape, and also a MEMU train along the Adra-Asansol line. The hill is also home to various butterfly and plant species.
Joychandi Pahar is a hill which is a popular tourist attraction in the Indian state of West Bengal in Purulia district. It is 2 kilometres from the subdivisional town of Raghunathpur and 4 kilometres from Adra town. The hill is situated 2 kilometres south from Purulia – Barakar road via Nanduara village and 1 kilometre west from Raghunathpur-Adra Road via a growing township known as Annapurna pally. It is also just 4 kilometres away from Adra Junction railway station and 1.5 kilometres from Joychandipahar railway station, which is situated on Adra-Asansol section. Joychandi hill is a popular tourist centre and major attraction for rock climbing. Joychandi Pahar railway station is on the Asansol – Adra section of South Eastern Railway, in the state capital of Kolkata. Another rock climbing centre to the south east is at Susunia Pahar. Joychandi Hill is characterized by its rich variety of plant species, including Acacia concinna, Helicteres isora, Alangium salviifolium, Holoptelea integrifolia, Azadirachta indica, Butea monosperma, and many others. Additionally, 74 species of butterflies have also been documented in the vicinity of Joychandi Hill.
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One of the many zamindar palaces across Bengal, reflecting the region's feudal history.