The surreal ambiance created by the Tarpania Lake (locally known as Marble Lake) which was once an open-pit mine is presently, one of the most sought attractions of the region. If the red hills and the rustic charm of Purulia have always attracted your adventurous soul, then give it a soothing break at the Marble Lake of Ayodhya. A Lake in the middle of nowhere,created due to the large scale excavation for the creation of Upper and Lower Dam of Purulia Pumped Storage power Plant. The serene blue deep waters of Marble Lake unfolds before you.

Locals call it Blue Dam or Patal Dam because of the blue waters of the Lake. A slice of Mediterranean charm in our very own Bengal? But how did this natural lake come up? It is said that while the 4th largest hydroelectric power project was being constructed and the surrounding hills were blasted for the purpose, one suddenly discovered this lake in the middle of nowhere. Maybe, water gushing from underground due to rock blasting gave rise to this lake. Thanks to local authorities and Purulia district administration, the lake is getting a facelift to attract more tourists. A cafeteria and watch tower will soon come up beside the lake so that tourists can stretch their tired legs after a walk up to the hill top and just laze with a cuppa of hot steaming tea or coffee.Best time to visit Marble Lake is winter and Puja vacation. However, monsoon is breath-taking, though one needs to be careful about flash floods or Harka Baan, that is quite common in the area when the rain pours.