Jharkhand

Best Places to be visited at Jharkhand.




JHARKHAND - ‘The Land of Forests’, is heaven for nature lovers. The unparalleled beauty of the state with majestic hills, scenic waterfalls, rich greenery and colourful culture makes your visit to the land memorable. Thanks to the dominant tribal population, the land preserves nature at its best. It is the perfect destination to land if you are looking for a rendezvous with nature.

Jharkhand is known to possess diverse physical features like hills and forests within the territory. These hills and forests, along with the holy shrines, museums, wildlife sanctuaries, etc. largely contribute towards Jharkhand tourism. The territory of Jharkhand possesses a wide range of tourist's sites that attracts tourists from the different parts of the world to come to the territory of Jharkhand.

Dhuska is a famous dish of Jharkhand cooked with mashed rice and pulses and served with either aaloo dum or mutton curry.

Among the major sites that contribute towards tourism at Jharkhand are:

Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is rightly called the City of Waterfalls. Blessed with the best of nature, Ranchi captivates your soul with authority. It is so rich in mineral resources that it is also called as the ‘Manchester of the East’. Here are the leading attractions in Ranchi.



· Hundru Falls

· Dassam Falls

· Jonha Falls

· Panch Gagh Falls

· Birsa Zoological Park

· Ranchi Lake

· Kanke Dam

· Jagannath Temple

· Nakshatra Van

· Sun Temple

· Pahari Mandir

· Rock Garden

· Deer Park

· Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Math

· Patratu Dam (Patratu)

· Baghmunda Waterfall (Gumla)

· Anjan (Gumla)

· Nagar

· Palkot (Gumla)

· Tanginath (Gumla)

· Panchghata Falls (Khunti)

· Chhinda Falls (Simdega)

· Tagore Hill

· Hirni Falls

· Ranchi Hill

· Amreshwar Dham (Khunti)



Jamshedpur owns the pride of being home to Tata Steel, the first private iron and steel company in the country. With many industries, both small and large scale, flourishing here, it is indeed a surprise to see that the city has rich greenery and is environment friendly. Here are the leading attractions in Jamshedpur.




· Dalma Hills

· Russi Modi Centre of Excellence

· Jubilee Park

· Jubilee Lake

· Jayanti Sarovar

· Dimna Lake

· Tata Steel Zoological Park

· Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary

· Hudco Lake

· Bhatia Park

· Tribal Culture Center

· Sir Dorabji Tata Park

· Bhuvaneswari Temple

· Parsee Fire Temple

· Sakchi Gurudwara

· Sakchi Masjid

· St. Mary’s Church

· Sheed Park (Chaibasa)

· Rungta Garden (Chaibasa)

· Seraikela Palace (Seraikela)



Deoghar, the City of Temples, is a famous pilgrim spot for followers of Hinduism. This ancient town has many temples and some are located in scenic environment. Have a feel of the land regardless of the faith you believe in and you are sure to enjoy every moment of it. Here are some of the top attractions in the city.




· Baba Baidyanath Temple

· Naulakha Temple

· Trikuta Hills

· Tapovan

· Satsanga Ashram

· Mayurakshi River

· Harila Jori

· Shivganga

· Rikhia Yogashram

· Jaisar Children’s Park

· Nandan Pahar

· Kathikund

· Kundeshwari

· Ajgaibinath

· Hathi Pahar

· Martella Tower (Pakur)

· Siddhu – Kanhu Park (Pakur)

· Navdurga Temple

· Hindi Vidya Peeth

· Baba Basukinath Dham (Dumka)

· Mallooti (Dumka)

· Masanjore Dam (Dumka)

· Baba Sumeshwar Nath (Dumka)

· Tatloi Kund (Dumka)

· Kumdabad (Dumka)

· Kathi Kund (Dumka)

· Hot Springs – Tharia Pani, Nunbil, Tapta Pani, Susum Pani (Dumka)

· Rajmahal (Sahebganj)

· Mangalhat (Sahebganj)



Hazaribagh, as its name suggests, is a land of flora and fauna. The name Hazaribagh means a thousand gardens and the city lives up to its name. Situated at an altitude of 2019 feet above sea level, the city is a well known health resort. Here are some top destinations in Hazaribagh.



· Hazaribagh Lake

· Canary Hills

· Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary

· Hazaribagh National Park

· Isco Rock Art

· Suraj Kund

· Rajrappa Temple

· Konar Dam

· Bhadrakali Temple (Chatra)

· Silwar

· Sanskriti Museum and Art Gallery

· Urban Haat

· Telaiya Dam

· Megaliths of Hazaribagh

· Salparni

· Narsigsthan Temple

· Kolhua Hills – Kauleshwari Devi (Huntergung, Chatra)

· Kunda Cave (Chatra)

· Tama Sin (Chatra)

· Bichkiliya Fall (Chatra)

· Duari Fall (Chatra)

· Goa Fall (Chatra)

· Dhwajadhari Hill (Koderma)

· Makamaro Hill


Dhanbad, the ‘Coal Capital of India’, ranks 79th amongst the fastest growing cities in the world. While the city’s earlier history remains a mystery, its present development is no secret to the world as it lies at the center of the heart of the country’s richest coal fields. Here are the places to visit in Dhanbad.




· Topchanchi Lake

· Maithon Dam

· Panchet Dam

· Birsa Munda Park

· Bhatinda Fall

· Charak Pathar

· Panrra

· Parasnath Temple

· Jharia Coal Mines

· Kalyaneshwari Temple

· Shakti Mandir

· Chark Khurd

· Panrra

· Chati Gobindpur

· Meva

· Gopalpur

· Parwat Vihar Park (Jamtara)



Bokaro is famous for its steel and coal industries. The natural resources available here has turned the city into a leading industrial hub. It is however not all industries as it has its share of lush greenery too. Here are some top tourist spots in Bokaro.




· Bokaro Steel City

· Garga Dam

· Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park

· City Park

· Bokaro Ispat Pustakalaya

· Jagannath Temple

· Gayatri Mandir

· Chas

· Kali Mandir

· Siwandih

· Noori Masjid

· Aaiyappa Mandir



Giridih, called the ‘Land of Hills’ is also known as ‘The Land of Jain Pilgrims’. The highest peak of Jharkhand lies here. Being carved out from Hazaribagh, Giridih shares its history. The land abounds in mineral resources. It boasts of extensive forests too. Here are some leading attractions in Giridih.




· Parasnath Hill

· Usri Falls

· Madhuban

· Khandoli Park

· Jharkhandi Dham

· Devari Temple

· Harihar Dham

· Jain Museum

· Sammed Shikharji

· Baidadih



Netarhat, Queen of Chotanagpur, if you long to be amidst the richness of nature, is the right place for you. The tranquility in the air and scenic landscapes just blow your mind. The jungle covered hill station is the coolest place in the whole of Jharkhand. Here are the top tourist destinations in Netarhat.




· Netarhat Hills

· Koel View Point

· Sadni Falls

· Magnolia Sunset Point

· Upper Ghaghri Falls

· Lower Ghaghri Falls



Palamu has a rich past going by legends but authentic evidences are yet to be unearthed. The legends about the land are interesting and present a scenario of rich cultural background. Here are the leading attractions in Palamu.




· Palamu Wildlife Sanctuary (Tiger Reserve)

· Betla National Park

· River Koel

· Palamu Fort

· Upper Ghaghri Waterfalls

· Lower Ghaghri Water Falls

· Lodh Falls

· Shahpur

Best Places to visit in Bihar

BIHAR

Bihar, the state owns the pride of establishing one among the first democracies in the world called Lichhavi. The earliest university in the world Nalanda University &Vikramshila University was established in Bihar. The name Bihar is a derivative from Vihara, which means ‘monastery’. True to its name and its rich cultural heritage, the state houses various monasteries and it is famous for monuments belonging to various religions. Some of the holy places of the Buddhist religion are situated here. Some significant sites of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism are also located here.The major empires (major dynasties - the Mauryas, the Guptas and the Palas) of India rose to great heights here and they succumbed here as well. River Ganga enriches the plains of the landlocked state and contributes to the fertility of lands along with rivers Kosi and Gandak. A wonderful place with a rich history offers many tourist attractions out of which, the top places to visit in Bihar are mentioned below.







Best Places to visit in Bihar

1) Mahabodhi Temple (Bodh Gaya)



2) Bodhi Tree (Bodh Gaya)

3) Muchalinda Lake (Bodh Gaya)

4) Vishnupad Temple (Gaya)

5) Barabar Caves (Gaya)

6) Mangla Gouri Temple (Gaya)

7) Brahmayoni Hill, Pretshila Hill & Ramshila Hill (Gaya)

8) Nalanda (Patna), Nalanda University Ruins (Nalanda)



9) Hanuman Mandir (Patna)

10) Gol Ghar (Patna)

11) Patna Museum (Patna)

12) Agam Kuan (Patna)

13) Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb Gurdawara (Patna Saheb)

14) Griddhakuta Peak (Rajgir)

15) Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Rajgir)

16) Hot Springs (Rajgir)

17) Vikramshila Ruins (Bhagalpur)

18) Mandar Hill (Bhagalpur)

19) Sher Shah Shuri Tomb (Sasaram)



20) Tomb of Hasan Khan Sur (Sasaram)

21) Red Fort (Munger)

22) Lion Pillar {Ananda Stupa} (Vaishali)



23) Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Vaishali)

24) Ramchura (Vaishali)

25) Kundalpur (Vaishali)

26) Kanwar Lake (Begusarai)

27) Kumhrar Excavation Park (Sonepur)

28) Janki Temple (Sitamarhi)

29) Kesariya Stupa (Kesariya, East Champaran)



30) Maa Rameshwari Shyama Mandir (Darbhanga)

31) Surya Mandir, Deo (Deo)

32) Kakolat Falls (Nawada)

33) Buxar Fort (Buxar)

34) Dhuan Kund Falls (Rohtas)

35) Rohtas Fort (Rohtas)

36) Ugratara Temple (Saharsa)

37) Ramdhara Falls (Baikunthpur)

38) Tomb of Malik Ibrahim Vaya (Bihar Sharif)

39) Incredible Kaimur (Mohania)

40) Navlakha Palace (Rajnagar near Madhubani)

41) Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall




42) Jalmandir Temple (Pawapuri)

43) Samosharan (Pawapuri)

44) Temple of Devi Ahalya (Ahirauli, Buxar)

45) Tomb of Makhdum Saiyed Hasan Chisti (Hasanpura, Siwan)

46) Makhdum Daulat,- Chhoti Dargah and Makhdum Yahia - Bari Dargah (Maner Sharif, Danapur)

47) Valmiki Nagar (West Champaran)

48) Tar {Tarka} ( Bhojpur)

49) Janki Mandir (Sitamari)

50) Sonepur Fair (Sonepur)