Folk Holi at Nimdih In the midst of nature.
Nimdih is located between Jamshedpur and Purulia. It is 40 kms from both places. Loksevayatan, is an institute established in 1948 in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi on a a quiet green expanse. The founders, late Subodh Kumar Roy and his wife Basanti Roy were freedom fighters. The institution is presently run by their grandson and his mother. The institution works for educating undepriviledged children of the locality and promotes local culture.
The Gandhi Ashram situated at the foothills of the Dolma range offering a picturesque view attracts people seeking the experience of simple rustic life, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Each year, during spring, the ashram celebrates the festival of colours, 'Basanta Utsav' amidst a full bloom of Flame of Forest with folk traditions and performances making it a unique soul satisfying experience.
Pakbirrah (Puncha Block) is the largest and the main centre of Jain art. It is also called the archaeological museum of Purulia. A huge collection of ...
The temples built by the Jains between 9th-11th century are of Rekh Style. Mostly unknown to the outside world, these temples are made up of stone or ...
Kashipur palace is one of the most attractive architectures of Purulia. It was built in 1916 at Kashipur (Kashipur Block), the capital of the state of...
Among the temples and sculptures that date back to the Pal (750 A.D to 1155 A.D) and Sen (1095 A.D to 1225 A.D) dynasties, few stand intact in Deulgha...
Khairabera which is about 20 kms from Charida is an irrigation dam is in the midst of hills and forest which offers a panoramic view.
The technological wonder of the PPSP dam, which is the Purulia Pump Storage project, is worth a visit. It is one of the largest projects in India with...
The Bird’s Hill or ‘Pakhi Pahar' draws rock climbing enthusiasts. The hill has been painstakingly sculpted by a group of artists to create about 6...
Ayodhya Hills is approximately 15 kms from the village. The hills on the boundary of Purulia and Jharkhand are a part of the Dalma Mountain Range and ...
Charida village is home to the Chau Mask makers. The tradition of making Chau masks started in Charida about 150 years back during the rule of King Ma...
It is home to many wild animals like elephants, deer , sambhars and exotic birds. Many porcupines and sloth bears are also found here.
Situated on Subarnarekha River, this dam adds beauty to the nature. There is also a museum nearby. This is also a confluence point of Subarnarekha and...
There are 8 beautiful cottages, spacious enough to accommodate 100 persons. Guests can relax in the balcony and enjoy the Indian traditional meals while relishing the beauty of the Hills at the horizon
Many workshops and trainings on the local folk culture are conducted here in the Ashram.
Visitors at Nimdih may enjoy the ruins of Neelkuthi, trek up the Chandil Hills, visit Chandil lake and Kumari Dam and also visit Charida, the village of the Chau mask makers just 25 kms away.
Nimdih will celebrate 'Basanta Utsav' from March 19-21, 2019.
