Parasnath hill ( Sammet Shikhar) Important information

Parasnath hill ( Sammet Shikhar)

It is one of the most important Jain pilgrimage centres in the country. The hill named after Lord Parasnath, rises to a height of 1000 metres above the plains, besides the Kolkata - Gaya railway line. Lord Parasnath, the 23rd Jain tirthankar, is   said   to   have   attained   nirvana (salvation)   over  here.   The thickly wooded holy hill is also associated with the life of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain tirthankara. Jains believe that even the tigers of the holy hill are vegetarians. There are twenty four separate shrines a top   the   hill,   dedicated   to   the   24 tirthankaras. These can be approached through a steep foot trail ascending from the village of Madhuban. The Parasnath The temple is perched atop the western most, highest summit. Panoramic views of the surroundings can be enjoyed from here. The village of Madhuban also has a famous Jain temple, which is said to be over 2,000 years old. Other important sites are the Samosharan temple and BhomiyajiAshram.

Reaching There

Airport; Rancni'(140kms.).

Railheads : Parasnath Rd.  (15

Giridih(25kms.) & Dhanbad(30kms.)

Road: Connected by road

Around Netarhat Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Netarhat

• Palamu (Betla) National Park

It lies about 140 kms. from Ranchi and 25 kms. from Daltonganj and is one of the earliest tiger reserves of India. The park sprawls over an area of 232 sq. kms. and is home to the tiger, panther, sloth bear, wild bear, sambhar, nilgai, barking deer, mouse deer, gaur and chital etc. Elephants can be mostly seen after the monsoons, up to the time when water holes begin to dry up in March. The park is also dotted with waterfalls, hot springs and historical monuments. Best season is from October - November and February to March.

Netarhat Important information

Netarhat

The beautiful hill resort known as the 'Queen of Chhotanagpur Plateau' is perched at an altitude of 1,127 metres amidst thick forests. This summer retreat for British soldiers of Raj era is noted for its sylvan surroundings and bracing climate. It is the highest point on the plateau of Chhotanagpur and is the coolest town of the State.

The Sal, Shisham and Mahua forest, gushing streams and orchards of pear, guava, litchi and papaya add to the beauty of this amazing resort.

Tourist Acctration in Netarhat 

• Sunrise and Sunset Views
• View Tower
• Other attractions

Sunrise and Sunset Views : Netarahat is noted for its fantastic sunrise and sunset views. Hotel Prabhat Vihar and Palamu Bungalow are ideally located for viewing sunrise. While 'Magnolia Point' (10 kms.) is excellent for sunset viewing site.

View Tower : It lies near Forest Bungalow and affords a panoramic view of Netarhat.

Other attractions : Upper Ghagri (6 kms.) & Lower Ghagri Water Falls (10 kms.) and Koel View Point (3 kms.).

REACHING THERE

Airport: Ranchi (140 kms)

Railhead: Daltonganj (125 kms.)

Road: Connected by road.

Around Jamshedpur Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Jamshedpur

• Ghatshila
• Dimna Lake
• Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary 

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary (10 kms.)

The sanctuary sprawls over lush wooded hill, which is inhabited by elephant, bear, mouse deer, barking deer, porcupine, leopard, tigers etc. In the foot hills of the Dalma range, about 16 kms. from Jamshedpur lies Chakulya, the Santhal tribal village. The steep slopes of Dalma are considered ideal for trekking.

Dimna Lake (13 kms.)

The beautiful lake set in the foot hills of the Dalma Range is the principal source for water supply to Jamshedpur. It is a popular picnic spot and attracts a large number of tourists. Water sports facilities are available here.

Ghatshila(35kms.)

This birth place of Bibhuti Bhushan Bandyapadhaya, a famous writer is also noted for the timber industry.

Jamshedpur ( Tata Nagar ) Important information

Jamshedpur ( Tata Nagar )

This major industrial centre surrounded by  delightful Dolma hills  is  India's earliest planned city and the industrial house of the Tata's. The idea of this 'Steel' city was conceived by Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata in 1907 and the work started  in   1909.   The   city  also  has prestigious   institutes   like   XLRI (Institute for Business Management and Labour Studies) and Regional Institute for Technology. This heavy industrial town is equally noted for its sprawling lawns and gardens, tree-lined avenues, airy and spacious homes, playgrounds, places of worship and number of lakes and rivers. The city has also bagged the prestigious "ISO 14001" certification for environment maintenance.

Tourist Acctration in Jamshedpur ( Tata Nagar )

• Jubilee Park
• Tata Steel Zoological Park 

Jubilee Park : The well laid out park sprawls over an area of 225 acres and has been developed like the famous Vrindavan Gardens of Mysore.

Tata Steel Zoological Park : The park is home to rich variety of animals which are kept in conditions close to their natural habitats. The Jayanti  Sarovar lake  located nearby, provides boating facilities.

Other attractions are Sir Dorabji Tata Park, Rivers' Meet, Hudco Lake, Tagore Society, Jamshedpur School of Art, Nritya Kala Kendra,   Tribal   Culture   Centre,   Centre   for Excellence, Keenan Stadium and JRD Tata sports complex.

REACHING THERE

Airport : Ranchi (125 kms.) and Kolkata (250 kms.). Jamshedpur has an aerodrome forprivate use.

Railhead: Tatanagar, on Mumbai -Howrah rail route.

Road: Well connected by road.

Around Hazaribagh Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Hazaribagh

• Bishnugarh
• Rajrappa
• Tilaiya

Bishnugarh (41 kms.)

It is famous for a waterfall located about 15 kms. from here. There is also an ancient shrine of Goddess Bhagwati Mahamaya at Bansao.

Rajrappa (68 kms.)

This holy site on the confluence of Damodar and Bhera rivers is famous for the temple of Maa Chhina Mastika Devi. A large fair is held on Makar Sankranti (Jan.) and during 'Kali Puja' festival many rituals and ceremonies are performed. The Bhera river plunges down from a height of 20 feet and merges with Damodar river, forming a spectacular fall.

Tilaiya (63kms.)

The dam on the Patna - Ranchi highway was built under the Damodar Valley Scheme and is a fine picnic spot. Nearby is the Urwan Tourist Complex.

Hazaribagh Important information

Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh, literally meaning 'thousand gardens', is a fine health and hill resort, perched on the central plateau at a height of 2,019 ft. The picturesque town surrounded by thickly wooded hills is also noted for its salubrious climate.

Tourist Acctration in Hazaribagh

• Hazaribagh Lake
• Canary Hills
• Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary 

Hazaribagh Lake : It is a popular picnic spot. Water sports facilities are available. 

Canary Hills : It has a well - laid out park, three small lakes and an observation tower. One can enjoy fine views of Hazaribagh and its surroundings from the top of the hill.

Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary : The scenic sanctuary sprawls over an area of 184 sq. kms. amidst low hilly terrain with thick tropical forests and grass meadows. The thickly wooded hills are a haven to rich and varied animal life. Key fauna - wild bear, nilgai, sambar, chital, barking deer, sloth bear, leopard and tiger etc. Best season - October to November and February to March.

reaching there

Airport: Ranchi (259 kms.) and Patna(270kms.).

Railhead: Jasidih (8 kms.).

Road: Connected by road.

Around Dhanbad Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Dhanbad

• Jharia
• Maithon Dam
• Topchanchi Lake & Bird Sane.
• Tundi (Chark Khurd)
• Bokaro
• Bokaro Steel City 

Jharia (6 kms.)

It one of the most important coal fields of the country and is shared by the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Nearby are series of lake- reservoirs built as a part of the Damodar Valley Scheme. These lakes enhance the beauty of the region.

Maithon Dam (50 kms.)

It was designed for flood control and has a unique underground power station, the first of its kind in South Asia. The huge lake at Maithon covers an area of 65 sq. kms.

Topchanchi Lake & Bird Sane. (37 kms.)

The lovely lake adjoining Maithan Dam and Panchet Dam is surrounded by hills and thick forest. Arich variety of bird life can be seen here.

Tundi (Chark Khurd) (32 kms.)

It is well known for the hot springs.

Bokaro (86 kms.)

This major industrial centre lies on the Dhanbad - Ranchi highway is known for the country's biggest and the first indigenous (swadeshi) steel plant.

Bokaro Steel City :

The city's foundation was laid in 1965, with the collaboration of the erstwhile USSR. Major coal fields are located nearby. The main attractions are - Bokaro Ispat Pustakalaya, City Park and Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park etc.

Dhanbad Important information

dhanbad

This major industrial and commercial centre is well known for its rich coal fields. It is also famous for educational and research institutes like, the Indian School of Mines, Mining Research Stn. and National Fuel Research Inst.

Reaching there

Airport : Ranchi (144 kms.).

Railhead : Dhanbad lies on the main Kolkata -Delhi line.

Road: Well connected by road.

Deoghar Important information

Deoghar

Deoghar or the 'Abode of Gods'is one of the most important Hindu pilgrim centres of the country and a fine health resort of Jharkhand.

Baidyanath  Temple   or  Baijnath Dham : The ancient temple of Lord Baijnath (Shiva) enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, which is also the only kamanalingam - a lingam that has the power of fulfilling all the wishes of the devotees. A large number of pilgrims visit the temple, especially during the month of'Shravan' (July - Aug.). Devotees offer meetha dahi (sweet curd) to the presiding deity.

Other important shrines at Deoghar complex are of Ma Sandhya, Mansa, Ma Bagla and Baidyanath Temple Ma Kamakhya. Nearby is the Siva Ganga or Mansarovar water tank. Other attractions are, Naulakha Temple, Ramkrishna Mission School, Bawanbigha rose garden, Jugal Mandir, Lila Mandir and Kundeshwari temple. There are also many attractive spots ideal for picnics and excursions around Deoghar.

REACHING THERE

Airport: Ranchi (259 kms.) andPatna(270kms.).

Railhead: Jasidih (8 kms.).

Road: Connected by road.

Around Ranchi Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Ranchi

• Angrabadi
• Hathia Dam
• Mutta Muggar Breeding Centre & Birsa Zoological Park
• Jagannathpur Temple & Hill
• Hundru Falls
• mc Cluskieganje
• Ratu
• Sun Temple, Bundu 

Angrabadi

This temple complex amidst scenic surroundings has shrines of Lord Ganapati, Ram • Sita and Hanuman and Shiva.

Hathia Dam (12 kms.)

Popular picnic and excursion point.

Mutta Muggar Breeding Centre & Birsa Zoological Park (23 kms.)

This crocodile breeding centre and zoo are worth visiting.

Jagannathpur Temple & Hill (10 kms.)

This sacred hill-top temple of Lord Jagannath was built in 1691. The annual Rath Yatra held here in the month of June / July attracts a large number of devotees.

Hundru Falls (28 kms.)

Subarnarekha river plunges down from a height of about 320 feet over here, creating one of the most picturesque waterfalls. Other important falls are - Dassam Falls (40kms.), Jonha Falls or Gautamdhara (34 kms.) and Hirni Falls (70 kms.) etc.

mc Cluskieganje (40 kms.)

The tiny idyllic hamlet amidst lush forests lies on the N. "• 47, was originally set up for the Anglo - Indians, during the 1950s. Today, this cool haven with a colonial ambience has perfect settings for a quiet holiday.

Ratu (l7kms.)

It was the seat of the erstwhile Maharaja of Chhotanagpur and is now well knownfor the 'Durga Puja' and 'Rath Yatra' celebrations. Bhorra, the origin point of river Koel is located nearby.

Sun Temple, Bundu (39 kms.)

This magnificent shrine located on the Tata Road near Bundu was built in the form of a huge chariot by the Sanskrit Vihar. Ornately carved 18 wheels and seven life like horses pulling the chariot are noteworthy.

Ranchi Important information

Ranchi

Romantic Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand and the erstwhile summer capital of Bihar, nestles at an altitude of 2,140 feet in the heart of charming Chhotanagpur plateau. The bracing climate and lush landscape teeming with wonderful waterfalls has made the beautiful town a popular health and holiday resort. It is also an important place for the study of tribal ways of life. It is a has anumber of industrial complexes.

Tourist Acctration in Ranchi

• Ranchi Hill and Lake
• Tagore Hill
• Gonda Hill &  Rock Gardens 

Ranchi Hill and Lake : The 'Ranchi Hill' dominating the skyline of the town is crowned by a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. At the base of hill is the pristine Ranchi Lake, which was excavated in 1842, Colonel Onsely, a British agent Boating facilities are available.

Tagore Hill : The 300 ft. high hill is named after poet and nobel laureate, Rabindra Nath Tagore, who is said to have penned many poems here.

Gonda Hill &  Rock Gardens  :  This another attractive hillock of the town is set on the Kanke road, about 4 kms. from the G.P.O.  The popular big lake called as Kanke Dam is at the foot of the Gonda Hill near the Albert Ekka Chowk.

Other interesting site are - Digambar Jain Temple, Rani Sati Temple and Tribal Research Institute & Museum.

REACHING THERE

Airport: Ranchi is linked with Patna, Kolkata and New Delhi.

Railhead: Well connected with major cities of the country.

Road : Ranchi is a junction or N.H.23and33.