WBFDC has effectively involved the local people in promotion of eco-tourism through setting up of Forest Protection Committee (FPC). These people play a vital role in protecting the forests and now they also get benefited by participating in the eco-tourism activities related to the Nature Resorts of Corporation. Community eco-development through spread of eco-tourism activities has now become one of the most important parts of WBFDC's planning.

Purulia is traditionally rich in tribal heritage & culture. Garhpanchkot offers a close look to the life & life style of tribal population, tribal culture of different tribes namely Santal, Shabar, Kheria, Birhore etc. The fascinating ‘Chhou dance’, ‘Chhou mask’ for which Purulia is famous can also be accessed from Garhpanchkot nature resort. One can enjoy the mood of festivals & fairs of the district, namely Bhadu, Tusu, Karma, Bandhna. Doljatra is celebrated with gaiety at ‘Birinchinath temple’ near Garhpanchkot. At Ram Navami an annual fair is organized in the vicinity of Garh Panchkot ruins.

The enthusiastic tourists may visit the nearby Raghunathpur town famous for its Silk Fabric works, the Kashipur Rajbari, the Jaychandi hill (Rock climbing), the Muradi Dam near Baranti village, Bero Village well known for its natural beauty. A trip to nearby Panchet Dam, Mython dam, Kalyneswari Temple is certainly an added attraction.