Travel to Jharkhand to explore the hidden treasures of this paradise of India. A holiday tour of Jharkahnd gives you an experience of life, explore the tribal population and famous Buddhist temples, besides the other attractions - the major highlights of Jharkhand travel guide.
Jharkhand is a young state located in Bihar, India. Hidden in the forest tracks of Chhotanagpur plateau having idyllic hill stations, breathtaking waterfalls and laidback villages - Jharkhand presents a heady mix of some less familiar and more enchanting places. Jharkhand shares its borders with Bihar in the North, Chhattisgarh in the West, Orissa in the South and West Bengal in the East. Surrounded by lush green hills, Jharkhand is renowned for its rich mineral wealth, untouched beauty of the wooded forest, amazing wild life, and magnificent waterfalls. The rich and diverse culture and breathtaking scenic splendour of Jharkhand draw large number of tourists every year.
Adventure tourism in Jharkhand
Jharkhand is rising as one of the choicest destinations for adventure tourists. Jharkhand Tourism is taking initiative in making it a major adventure destination of India by opening up the Jharkhand Adventure Tourism Institute, which would offer training courses in various adventure sports to adventure lovers. Jharkhand plans to offer scuba diving, rafting, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboat, paragliding, parasailing, to mountaineering, trekking, jungle safaris and host of other activities. More than 15 spots have already been identified which would be developed as adventure sites. The list includes Sita falls, Dimna Lake, Kanke dam, Buridih Lake, Chandil Lake, Massanjore, Maithon dam, Sahebganj, Tillaiyya dam, Tenughat, Betla, Kelaghagh (Simdega), Rukka dam, Hazaribagh and Chandwa.
What To See
Hazaribagh: The name implies 'a thousand gardens'. Since long it is a renowned health resort for its excellent climate and magnificent sceneries all around. Parasnath Temple is situated on a hillock close by, where 23 out of 24 Jain prophets are believed to have attained salvation.
Betla National Park & Palamu: This is one of the prime tourist attractions in Jharkhand. The national park is replete with tigers, panthers, elephants, dear and many other animals as well as a few waterfalls and hot springs. Palamu has also a Tiger Reserve.
Netarhat: 156kms from Ranchi, this beautiful hill station promises a perfect solitude and offers stunning views of sunrise and sunset.
Lodh Falls: 61kms from Netarhat, it is one of the biggest water falls of Jharkhand where water tumbles down from a height of 468 feet.
Hundru Falls: The River Suwarnarekha cascades down from an altitude of 320 feet. In the monsoons the location becomes more spectacular.
Topchanchi Lake: In the midst of green hills and forests, the artificial lake is 37kms away from Dhanbad and a beautiful picnic spot.
Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar): In the district of Santhal Parganas, Deoghar is a significant pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. There is a temple of Lord Shiva here.
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