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.