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Susunia sunset circuit

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Half a day from Oboshor: the hill in soft light, the stone carvers at work, and water at sunset.

Half day Circular Own or hired car Best Nov – Mar
  1. 15:00
    Depart Oboshor
    Start

    Late-afternoon start keeps you out of the day’s heat and puts you at the water for last light.

  2. 15:30
    Susunia Hill — base and spring
    60–75 minutes

    Base area, spring and the inscription approach. Do not start the climb this late unless you know the descent.

  3. 16:45
    Stone carvers at the foot of the hill
    20–30 minutes

    A working craft area. Ask before photographing; buy directly from the maker if you buy.

  4. 17:15
    Gangdua Dam
    45 minutes

    Water with the Susunia ridge behind it. Stay on the visitor side; dam infrastructure is not a viewpoint.

  5. 18:15
    Return to Oboshor
    Finish

    Aim to be off unlit rural roads soon after dusk.

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Why this order works

The hill faces the afternoon sun, so it reads better late; the carvers are still working at that hour; and the reservoir is the only stop that genuinely improves at sunset. Reversing the order puts you at the water in flat light.

Meal, fuel and toilet anchors

  • Meal: eat at Oboshor before departure or on return — no reliable meal stop on the loop.
  • Toilets: plan around Oboshor.
  • Fuel: fill in Bankura town before starting.

Avoid if

  • During or immediately after rain — the rock is dangerous and the light is gone anyway.
  • If anyone in the group needs a guaranteed toilet mid-route.
  • As a first outing after dark arrival; rural roads here are unlit.

Stops on this circuit