Jharkhand is a state in India. Ranchi is its capital. Jharkhand borders West Bengal in the east, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the west, Bihar in the north, and Odisha in the south. Almost the entire state is situated on the Chota Nagpur plateau. In the proportion of forests in the whole of India, the state is considered a leading state. The state of Jharkhand was created by dividing the southern part of Bihar. Due to its natural beauty and forests, Jharkhand is a leading state in the field of tourism. Every tourist who comes here gets filled with joy after seeing its natural beauty and beauty. On one hand, where the forests of Jharkhand attract tourists, on the other hand, some districts of this state succeed in attracting tourists due to the confluence of their natural and urban beauty. Today, in this article, we are going to tell our readers about those cities of Jharkhand, which along with providing economic support to Jharkhand, are the attractions of tourists. These include cities like Dhanbad, Bokaro, and Jamshedpur.
Jhumri Talaya
There was a time when the name of Jhumri Talaiya of Jharkhand was heard for more or less every song in the Aapki Farmayesh program aired on Radio Vividh Bharti. The presenters of Vividh Bharti's programs were surprised when no one had ever requested a song from Jhumri Talaiya. Today times have changed, and people have forgotten Jhumri Talaiya. Jhumri Talaiya is not only famous for radio listeners, but this town was also once famous for its mica mines. In 1890, during the laying of railway tracks around Koderma, mica mines were discovered here, only after that many mining industries came into existence here. Most mica was exported to the USSR, which was used there in space and military equipment. Jhumri Talaiya / Jhumri Tilaiya, located in Koderma city of Jharkhand, is famous for not one but many wonderful places. This village full of dense forest, high mountains and mineral wealth is present in the Dhwajadhari mountain. This hill is dedicated to Lord Shiva and worship is held here on every Mahashiv Ratri. There is also a place named Chanchal Dham in this district situated near Barsoti river where the famous Maa Chanchalani Devi is worshipped. One who sees this place, which once sees the natural beauty unknown to the eyes of tourists, has the desire to see Jhumri Tailaya again and again.
Netarhat
Netarhat can be called a treasure of natural beauty. That's why it is also called Nature Haat. People keep coming throughout the year to see this place. The weather of Netarhat remains pleasant throughout the year, due to which this place of Jharkhand is very much liked by the wanderers. Netarhat is situated at an altitude of 1128 meters above sea level, mostly people like to come here during summer. Netarhat is also known as the Queen of Chotanagpur. Not only India but people from all over the world come to visit here. There are not one but many places to visit in Netarhat. Here you can see waterfalls. These waterfalls are also called Sunset and Sunrise Point. One must visit Magnolia Point to watch the sunset. Apart from this, residential school, Ghaghri waterfall, and Koyal river can also be seen. To reach Netarhat, you have to pass through dense forests and hills. This path is scary in some places, but seeing the greenery scattered nearby will make your mind happy.
Jamshedpur
This city, known as Tatanagar and Steel City, has the distinction of being the first planned city in India. Jamshedpur is the only city after the capital Ranchi that is popular with outsiders. Jamshedpur was founded by Late Jamsetji Tata. Since then till now there has been no decrease in the popularity of this city. Despite all this, there was a time when Jamshedpur was seen only as an industrial area. But then something happened after which the wanderers of Jamshedpur also started liking it very much. Like other cities of Jharkhand, Jamshedpur is also surrounded by forests and hills. All these places double the beauty of this city. If we talk about the tourist places built inside the city, then the name of Jubilee Park should be taken first. This park is a gift from Tata Steel to the people of Jamshedpur. Apart from this, you can also see Dimna Lake, Zoological Park, Rivers Meet, and Chandil Dam in Jamshedpur.
Hazaribagh
The city which has the maximum number of places for tourists to visit in Jharkhand is Hazaribagh. The word Hazaribagh means one with a thousand gardens and hence the name of the city. In Hazaribagh, you can visit places like Hazaribagh Lake, Canary Hill, Wildlife Sanctuary, Suryakund, and Ichak. Hazaribagh has a network of innumerable hills. Every hill is surrounded by a lake, due to which there is an influx of tourists here. There is also a resort on Canary Hill which offers a panoramic view of the city below. It is a health resort where you can work on improving your health while being surrounded by natural beauty. You can enjoy watching the sunset by sitting on the banks of Hazaribagh Lake. There is a crowd of people on this lake in the evening, but the view from here is equally spectacular. Apart from this, you can enjoy all the exciting water sports on the lake.
Giridih
Giridih This place is the main pilgrimage center of Jainism. It is believed that the highest mountain in the state of Jharkhand is in Giridih. It is also said that Giridih is one of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras. By the way, in the local language, Giridih means the land of mountains, which is also perfect considering the geography of this city. Giridih is one of those places in Jharkhand which is home to attractive hills around it. There is also the Indian Statistical Office here. Apart from religious places and hills, many other reasons make Giridih special. In Giridih you can see Ursi Falls which is a great place to enjoy the weekend. You can also visit Stevens Memorial Church, Parshvanath Hill, and Jain Museum. Apart from this, there is a big coal mine in Giridih where a lot of coal is found.
Deoghar
Deoghar is that part of Jharkhand which is very important from the religious point of view. In a way, Deoghar can also be called the city of temples. Situated on the banks of the Mayurakshi River, the city is known for the Baba Baidyanath Temple, which is one of the main religious places for Hindus. There is a kund near the Baidyanath temple of Deoghar, whose name is Shiv Ganga Kund. It is said that taking a dip in this pool of hot water cures all diseases. There is a lot of recognition of this kund among the devotees of Lord Shiva. The name of Devghar is also included in 12 Jyotirlingas and 51 Shakti Peethas. March to July is considered the best time to visit Deoghar.
Dhanbad
Dhanbad is called the coal capital of India. This place of Jharkhand is India's most prosperous city in coal and mining. From the point of view of tourism, according to that also these mines are very important. This is because people come not only from India but from different parts of the world to see these mines. But Dhanbad doesn't only have mines. In Dhanbad, you can see Panarra, Panchet Dam, Birsa Munda Park, Topchanchi Lake, Parasnath Pahar, and Maithon Dam. Apart from this, Dhanbad is also a notable name in the field of education. Here is the country's best IIT college, which is famous all over the world for its academic quality.
Ranchi
Its capital has the biggest role in the popularity of any state. Jharkhand is also not untouched by this. Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is the third largest major city in the state. Along with being the capital, Ranchi is also a city of lakes. Nature has showered lots of love on Ranchi as well. Natural beauty has its place in this city which is at the forefront of modernity. The synergy of natural greenery with modern construction makes it worth a visit. The main tourist places of Ranchi are Gonda Hill, Rock Garden, Birsa Biological Park, Tagore Hill, Mac Kaluskiganj, and Tribal Museum. Apart from this, no one can give up the temptation to see the natural springs of Ranchi. The most spectacular of all the waterfalls in Ranchi is the Panch Gadya Falls. This waterfall is a group of five streams which together make it very beautiful.
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