"Offbeat"

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26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497972

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497973

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497974

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497975

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497977

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497978

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497980

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497981

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13206811

17 Jan 2026

Bamni Falls, nestled within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a scenic, offbeat natural attraction known for its captivating, cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene, unspoiled environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps, through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season. Risks include flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers are fatal selfies, falling from steep, unguarded cliffs, and leech infestations. Here, mass tourists have fun and take selfies while standing on wet slippery rocks, while some even go into the waterfall and collect the water, at a place where a death occurs just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13206826

17 Jan 2026

Bamni Falls, nestled within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a scenic, offbeat natural attraction known for its captivating, cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene, unspoiled environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps, through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season. Risks include flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers are fatal selfies, falling from steep, unguarded cliffs, and leech infestations. Here, mass tourists have fun and take selfies while standing on wet slippery rocks, while some even go into the waterfall and collect the water, at a place where a death occurs just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13206839

17 Jan 2026

Bamni Falls, nestled within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a scenic, offbeat natural attraction known for its captivating, cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene, unspoiled environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps, through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season. Risks include flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers are fatal selfies, falling from steep, unguarded cliffs, and leech infestations. Mass tourists have fun and take selfies while standing on wet slippery rocks, while some even go into the waterfall and collect the water, at a place where a death occurs just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13206843

17 Jan 2026

Bamni Falls, nestled within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a scenic, offbeat natural attraction known for its captivating, cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene, unspoiled environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps, through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season. Risks include flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers are fatal selfies, falling from steep, unguarded cliffs, and leech infestations. Here, mass tourists have fun and take selfies while standing on wet slippery rocks, while some even go into the waterfall and collect the water, at a place where a death occurs just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#12791978

24 Sep 2025

A fishing boat is seen during the evening sunset at the sea beach in Mumbai, India, on September 24, 2025.

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#12791979

24 Sep 2025

People spend time during the evening sunset at the sea beach in Mumbai, India, on September 24, 2025.

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