Jamshedpur

‘The Steel City of India’ Jamshedpur is the largest city in Jharkhand and is home to India’s first private iron and steel company ‘Tata Steel.’ This well-planned city has several tourist attractions that offer a great experience to the tourists, especially nature lovers who can seek comfort in exploring the natural beauty of this place. Also, known as an Industrial city, Jamshedpur was founded by Jamsedji Nusserwanji Tata, the great Industrialist and founder of the Tata Group. The city is surrounded by rich greenery and offers plenty of attractions for tourists to have a delightful holidaying experience.

Jamshedpur

Some of the great attractions in Jamshedpur include:

• Dalma Hills

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  DALMA HILLS

  
  
  
• It is about 100 km from the capital city Ranchi, and 15 km from the steel city Jamshedpur. The wildlife sanctuary runs parallel to the NH-33 with hills as high as 915 m from sea level. Dalma Sanctuary is spread over 193 sq km of forests of East Singhbhum, and Saraikela - kharsawan districts of the state of Jharkhand. The forests of Dalma come under the category "Dry peninsular Sal" and "Northern Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest ". Most part of Dalma forests shed leaves in the summer and attains its full bloom at the onset of monsoon Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is situated around the Dalma Hills, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is a much larger area starting from Chandil  to 40 km east. The sanctuary covers around 195 km².
• Jubilee Park
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  Despite being labelled as India’s first industrial city, Jamshedpur is surrounded by tons of natural beauty. Located at the confluence of Kharkai and Subarnarekha rivers, the city is home to national parks, serene lakes, scenic picnic spots and stunning flora and fauna.

• A trip to Jamshedpur is incomplete without visiting the Jubilee Park, situated right at the heart of the city. Spread across 238 acres of land, this park was a gift by the Tata Steel Plant to its citizens in its Golden Jubilee Year. The Mughal Garden aka Rose Garden, deserves special mention because it displays more than a thousand varieties of roses of all colours and sizes. Other prominent attractions within the park are the Jubilee Lake (Jayanti Sarovar), Jubilee Nicco Amusement Park, Foliage Park, Tata Steel Zoological Park and Smriti Udyan

  You must opt for a safari or a nature trail at the Tata Steel Zoological Park. Resident species such as tigers and leopards roam around freely inside this park.

   Jubilee Lake /Jayanti Sarovar

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  Nice and a very quiet place in this city. The lake is huge and you can always find a quiet place to sit and relax. There is also boating on this lake.
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  Tribal Culture CentreTata Steel Zoological Park
• Hudco Lake
• Bhuvneshwari Temple

Sahebganj

This not so popular destination is actually a lovely place, mostly preferred by families, children, couples, and solo travelers for sightseeing, photography, and trekking. The pleasant weather and exquisite surroundings of this picturesque city makes it an ideal destination, which can be visited in any season, be it summer, monsoon, or winter. Tourists from distant cities visit Sahibganj to enjoy the scenic beauty surrounding the city and explore a few ancient sites that are worth viewing here.

There aren’t many attractions in Sahibganj, but for a memorable sojourn in this lovely city, one must definitely visit the places like:

• Mary’s Church
• Rajmahal
• Mangalhat
• Moti waterfall
• Shivgadi Temple
• Bhagwa Kuan
• Shukravasini Temple
• Teliagarhi Fort
• Binduvasini Temple
• Raksisthan Temple

Hazaribagh

This picturesque destination largely contributes to the wildlife tourism in Jharkhand, thanks to its abundant greenery, great hills, and lovely weather. Situated at an altitude of 2019 feet, Hazaribagh is a land of flora and fauna, well known for its health resort. As its name suggests, Hazaribagh means a city of thousand gardens, however, this doesn’t mean the city has just gardens; there are several temples, hills, waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuaries that offer a delightful experience to the tourists.

Some of the best places to visit here are:

• Canary Hill
• Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary
• Hazaribagh National Park
• Isko Village
• Suryakund
• Rajarappa temple
• Urwan Tourist Complex
• Konar Dam

Deoghar

Deoghar is one of the best places to visit in Jharkhand, when it comes to religious tourism. With so many Hindu temples that are mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva, Deoghar promises its tourists a rather joyous holidays, thanks to its abundant natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. Deoghar has so much to see and experience that tourists from far across the country visit this place in a large number to explore its distinctive beauty. Also known for its ancient temples like Baba Baidyanath, which is considered to be one of the twelve ‘Jyotirlingas’ in India, Deoghar promises a divine sojourn to people in search of peace and serenity.

Some important places of worship & tourist attractions in Deoghar include:

• Basukinath
• Trikuta Hills
• Satsanga Ashram
• Harila Jori
• Shivganga
• Rikhia Yogashram
• Jaisar Children’s Park
• Nandan Pahar
• Kathikund
• Kundeshwari
• Ajgaibinath
• Hathi Pahar

Ranchi

Ranchi is one of the best places to visit in Jharkhand that offers you the divine view of some of the best waterfalls in India. It is the capital of Jharkhand and is known as ‘the City of Waterfalls.’ Ranchi is one place, which is so rich in mineral resources that it is named as the ‘Manchester of the East.’ Surrounded by serene mountains and hills and swamped with heavenly waterfalls, Ranchi never disappoint its tourists and instead offer them the best sojourn to be cherished for lifetime.

Some of the popular tourist attractions in Ranchi are:

• 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

Giridih

Once a part of Hazaribagh, Giridih is now a separate city, which came into existence in 1972. It is known for its mining towns and verdant hills that are covered with lush green forests with a major plantation of Sal tree, bamboo, Semal, Mahua, and Palash. Also known as the ‘Land of Hills,’ Giridih is widely visited by Jain pilgrims and is often termed as ‘The land of Jain Pilgrims.’ There are several Jain Temples and various Jain buildings & sites in Giridih that makes it a desirable destination amid nature lovers and pilgrims. Beautiful valleys, charming hills, dams, and temples in Giridih contribute in the tourism in Jharkhand. 

Major tourist destinations in Giridih include:

• Parashnath Hills
• Usri Fall
• Khandoli Park and Dam
• Madhuvan
• Jharkhandi Dham
• Harihar Dham
• Langta Baba Samadhi Sthal
• Surya Temple
• Devari Temple

Plamu

This picturesque destination invites tourists from all over the country, especially from Kolkata, which is not very far from here. It houses a wildlife sanctuary and a national park and offers a great opportunity to the nature lovers, trekkers, and wildlife lovers and help them explore the luxuriant surroundings of the city. Palamu also has a rich cultural background, which leads to the popularity of the city amid historians and admirers of Indian culture. So, if you are in Palamu and want to explore its beauty, visit places like Palamu Wildlife Sanctuary, Betla National Park, River Koel, Palamu Fort, Upper Ghaghri Waterfalls, Lower Ghaghri Water Falls, and Lodh Falls.

Bokaro

Bokaro is one of the top tourism destinations in Jharkhand, known for its steel and coal industries and metropolitan lifestyle. Blessed with so many natural sites and touristy attractions, Bokaro has always been a favorite destination of leisure travelers, nature lovers, and devotees. The city offers great attractions like Kali Mandir, Jawahar Nehru Biological Park, Garga Dam, and Ram Mandir to almost every type of traveler. The pleasant and comfortable weather and exquisite surroundings of this city makes it even a better place for holidays.

Some of the best places to visit in Bokaro are:

• 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

Netarhat

Netarhat is a beautiful hill station in Jharkhand, located at a height of 1,128 meters above sea level. It is frequented by a large number of tourists from nearby cities and town and is called ‘The Queen of Chotanagpur.’ The tranquil surroundings and scenic landscapes of this exquisite destination can steal your heart and blow your mind. Whoever is planning for a leisure holidays in Jharkhand to be away from the hustle and bustle of big metropolitan cities, Netarhat is just a right place. The cool and comfortable weather of this hill station is another reason why people like to visit it during the summer season.

Some of the must visit attraction at Netarhat are:

• Netarhat Hills
• Koel View Point
• Sadni Falls
• Magnolia Sunset Point
• Upper Ghaghri Falls
• Lower Ghaghri Falls

Dhanbaad

Also, known as the ‘Coal Capital of India,’ Dhanbad is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, which offers a wide opportunity to tourists to explore the distinctive beauty of the state. It is a renowned mining city of Jharkhand, which has more attractions to its credit than just the coal mines. Surrounded by picturesque valleys and lush green forests, Dhanbad offers views of great dams, refreshing lakes, and temples, which remain a major point of attraction here. A lot of devotees visit Dhanbad to pay a visit to Dalmi, a religious site where the idols of Goddess Durga, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and Nandi are placed. The city has several Buddhist and Jain sites too that gives tourists a more enlightening holiday experience.