In 1956, the Indian government launched the Kangsabati Irrigation Project (also called the Kangsabati Reservoir Project) to provide water for the irrigation of Bankura, Hooghly,... and Midnapore districts (the last now partitioned into Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur districts). To facilitate this, Mukutmanipur Dam was constructed at the border of Purulia and Bankura districts near Mukutmanipur, creating a large reservoir.
Do you want to experience a beautiful moonrise from top of the hill? Then Musafirana Vew Point is the perfect place for you.... Spend a memorable time with your friend s in a lush green sorroundings.
Banpukuria is a small park having some spotted deers in a fenced area which is only a 2km journey from Mukutmanipur. It is easily accessible... by a motor boat ride to reach the park in the middle of Mukutmanipur Dam.Another place full of scenic beauty lush green sorroundings.Also a great place for bird watchers too for photography.
This is a holy Temple/Mandir of Lord Shiva/Mahadev. During the time of MAHA SHIVRATRI FESTIVAL, Devotees or Bhakt from local areas and... from various places comes here to celebrate.This is also a great place to watch a sunset.
This Holy Temple is situated in a village named as Ambika Nagar Village which is far away from noise and crowd. Here Maa Durga/Goddess... Durga is being worshipped as Maa Ambika for 700 years. It is believed by local peoples that Maa Ambika / Maa Durga is very much alive here in this Temple. Every year Durga Puja is done and celebrated with old ancient rituals in Maa Ambika Temple.
Another Bird watching spot for Bird lovers & Jungle Lovers which is 45Km from Mukutmanipur and 7 Km within Jhilimili Range/ Forest.... Mainly Tribal Peoples Area with dence forest of Saal, Piyali, Mahua, Shimul & some beautiful Fauna/Waterfalls. Lucky Tourist can also have a sighting of Peacock and other colourful birds.
Experience beautiful Nature Tourism.This Dam/,Lake naturally build lake full of rain waters sorrounded by deep green forest & hills.... It is 25.5 Km from Mukutmanipur, 6 Km from Ranibandh.Total road of 6 Km covered with eye soothing deep green forest & Tribal Villages. Tourists visiting Jhilimili can also visit this amazing place as sightseeing spot. Lots of monkeys & many species of birds also the attraction beside nature beauty.
Jhilimili and Sutan Forest also known as "Baro Mile er Jungle" which is 45 Km away from Mukutmanipur. River Kangsabati flows through this... forest which makes river banks populer as picnic spots.Also there is a watch tower from where visitors and tourists can get impressive view of Jungle and sorroundings. The Jungle is full of Saal, Shimul, Mahua & other plantation. Please be Safe while travelling from some. Elephant Crossing Zones. Dream place Bike Riders & those who love to do Jungle Trekking.
It is 76 Km from Mukutmanipur.Susunia is place of beautiful Springs & Rock faces which makes a lovable place for mountaneers. It is situated at... the North Western part of Bankura District. It has also a archeological value as many interesting & mysterious fossils found, scattered around the area. Beside many species of Medicinal Plants & Trees, Palash with its Deep Orange flower dominates the nature beauty during summer time. Amazing beautifull birds like Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Indian Pitta & many species of butterflies can be spotted here.