"State Forests"

#13228024

22 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles.

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#13228027

22 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajodhya road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajodhya Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228033

22 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajodhya road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajodhya Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228034

22 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228037

22 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228044

22 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles.

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#11983629

26 Jan 2025

An aerial view shows the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983630

26 Jan 2025

An aerial view shows the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983631

26 Jan 2025

An aerial view shows the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983632

26 Jan 2025

A monarch butterfly is seen on a branch of the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983633

26 Jan 2025

A monarch butterfly is seen on a branch of the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983634

26 Jan 2025

A monarch butterfly is seen on a branch of the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983638

26 Jan 2025

A monarch butterfly is seen on a branch of the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983641

26 Jan 2025

A monarch butterfly is seen on a branch of the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983642

26 Jan 2025

A monarch butterfly is seen on a branch of the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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#11983643

26 Jan 2025

A monarch butterfly is seen on a branch of the oyamel forests of Piedra Herrada, one of the sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, located in the municipality of Temascaltepec, State of Mexico. This place is part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico, on January 25, 2025.

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