Tourism in Jharkhand refers to tourism in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Jharkhand is known for its waterfalls, hills and holy places.[1][2]
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Pilgrim places
Parasnath, Baidyanath Dham, Rajrappa, Jagannath Temple and Dewri Temple are major religious places.[3][4] The Bhadrakali temple in Itkhori built in 9th century A.D. The Buddhist stupas of Itkhori goes backs to 200 BC. It is holy place for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.[5][6]
The Kapilnath Temple built by King Ram Shah in 1643 in another pilgrim place in Jharkhand.[7] The Rankini Temple of Jadugora, built in 1947–50, is famous in Jharkhand as well as in Odisha, Bengal and Bihar.[8]
Hill Station
Netarhat is a hill station in the state.[9][10][11] Parasnath is the highest mountain peak in the state of Jharkhand, and is intervisible with Mount Everest over 450 km to the north[12]
Waterfalls of Jharkhand
There are several waterfalls in Jharkhand. They are as follows:
- Dassam Falls, Ranchi district
- Hirni Falls, West Singhbhum
- Hundru Falls, Ranchi district
- Jonha Falls, Ranchi district
- Lodh Falls, Latehar district
- Lower Ghaghri Falls, Latehar district
- Panchghagh Falls, Khunti district
- Rajrappa, Ramgarh district
- Sadni Falls, Gumla district
- Sita Falls, Ramgarh district
- Usri Falls, Giridih district
Dams
There are several dams in state. They are as follows:
- Getalsud Dam
- Kanke Dam
- Khandoli Dam
- Konar Dam
- Massanjore Dam
- Maithon Dam
- Panchet Dam
- Patratu Dam
- Tenughat Dam
- Chandil Dam
Lakes
There are several reservoirs or lakes in state. They are as follows:
Wildlife and national parks
Jharkhand is known as Land of Forest. There are several Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks including Betla National Park, Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary, Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary and Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary.[13][14]
Culture
The state of Jharkhand has rich and vibrant tradition. It is known for its local festival of Karam, Sohrai, Phagua, Tusu and Sarhul.[15] There are several folk dance in State including Jhumair, Domkach, Chhau, Firkal and Mundari dance, which represent its ancient heritage.[16]
Famous dishes of the state include Chhilka Roti, Malpua, Pitha, Dhooska, Arsa roti, Dudhauri, and Panipuri (Gupchup).[17][18]
Archaeological sites and heritage
There are several archaeological sites in state which are:
- Cave Paintings, Isko, Hazaribagh district[19]
- Megalith Prehistoric Monument, Pakri Barwadih, Hazaribagh district[20]
- Palamu Forts, Palamu district
- Maluti, Dumka district
- Navratangarh, Gumla district
Museums
There are several museums in State which have preserved ancient artifacts discovered from state such as Stone tools, terracotta and sculpture.
- Ranchi Science Centre, Ranchi
- State Museum Hotwar, Ranchi
- Tribal Research Institute and Museum, Ranchi
- Sanskriti Museum & Art Gallery, Hazaribagh
Gallery
See also
References
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- ^ "5 Must-Visit Temples in Jharkhand". outlookindia.
- ^ "Jharkhand registers 385% increase in foreign tourist visits". hindustantimes.com.
- ^ "Cop picket plan for temple". telegraphindia.
- ^ "Deciphering the past". thehindu.
- ^ "वास्तुशिल्प और स्थापत्य कला का अद्भुत उदाहरण है सिसई का कपिलनाथ मंदिर". hindusthansamachar. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "मां रंकिणी का पाषाण और जागृत रूप, जानिए मां की महिमा". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Autumn of thrill at hill station of Netarhat". telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "Netarhat: Jharkhand's Secret Hill Station". www.outlookindia.com.
- ^ "Netarhat is Home to Innumerable Waterfalls And Unlimited Peace". india.com.
- ^ "View from Mt. Everest looking south". ViewfinderPanoramas.org.
- ^ "List of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Jharkhand - NatureConservation.in". NatureConservation.in. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary". india9. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ Khanna, Dr C. L. (1 September 2010). Jharkhand General Knowledge. Upkar Prakashan. ISBN 9788174822468. Retrieved 3 February 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Welcome :: Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation Ltd". Jharkhandtourism.gov.in. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ "10 Dishes of Cuisine of Jharkhand you must try at least once in Life". Great Indian Food. 30 September 2016. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
- ^ "Jharkhand Tourism - Cuisines". Jharkhandtourism.in. Archived from the original on 27 January 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Cave paintings lie in neglect". The Telegraph. 13 March 2008. Archived from the original on 6 September 2018.
- ^ Choudhury, Indrajit Roy (3 December 2017). "Ancient megaliths of Hazaribagh". Indroyc.com. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
External links
Jharkhand travel guide from Wikivoyage
This page was last edited on 14 February 2024, at 19:22