Susunia
Discover Susunia
Susunia (শুশুনিয়া Śuśuniẏā) is a hill in the Bankura district of West Bengal and a place of archaeological interest and a rock climbing centre. It is a picnic spot for people residing in the surrounding areas. It is believed that there earlier was a fort built by King Chandravarman. Some 4th century inscriptions are there, referring to a place called Pushkarana, once the capital of King Chandravarman. Modern-day Pakhanna, a village in Bankura district, is considered to be ancient Pushkarana. Some animal fossils were discovered at Susunia.
What to Experience in Susunia
Taste of Susunia...
Note: The Chhatna-Susunia Road is not properly marked on the map. Aranyak is right on the road. Forest Guest House and Kole Guest House are to the west of the road and not on the east, as shown in the map.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsIt is 10 km North-East of Chhatna which is 13 km from Bankura town on the Bankura-Purulia road. Those who are coming from Durgapur or along NH 19 can cross Durgapur Barrage and turn right at Barjora morh to get on to the Bankura-Purulia road. It is about 270 km from Kolkata. There's no public transport system in Susunia and since it is a small village, you can simply walk around the area. Rickshaws may also be available for longer distances. Two villages in the vicinity of Susunia have Dhokra craftsmen - Netkamla in the Saltora police station area and Bindhyajam in the Chhatna police station area. Note: The Chhatna-Susunia Road is not properly marked on the map. Aranyak is right on the road. Forest Guest House and Kole Guest House are to the west of the road and not on the east, as shown in the map....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
There's no public transport system in Susunia and since it is a small village, you can simply walk around the area. Rickshaws may also be available for longer distances. Two villages in the vicinity of Susunia have Dhokra craftsmen - Netkamla in the Saltora police station area and Bindhyajam in the Chhatna police station area. Note: The Chhatna-Susunia Road is not properly marked on the map. Aranyak is right on the road. Forest Guest House and Kole Guest House are to the west of the road and not on the east, as shown in the map.
Where to Stay
Note: The Chhatna-Susunia Road is not properly marked on the map. Aranyak is right on the road. Forest Guest House and Kole Guest House are to the west of the road and not on the east, as shown in the map.
Money & Budget
Two villages in the vicinity of Susunia have Dhokra craftsmen - Netkamla in the Saltora police station area and Bindhyajam in the Chhatna police station area. Note: The Chhatna-Susunia Road is not properly marked on the map. Aranyak is right on the road. Forest Guest House and Kole Guest House are to the west of the road and not on the east, as shown in the map.