There are many places to visit in India and all of them are beautiful and glorious in their own way. Every place in India teaches you about Indian culture and history. If you also want to know some interesting stuff and want to enjoy your vacations in a unique way then you can choose Jharkhand as your next destination. Jharkhand is a state in eastern India and its capital is Ranchi. This city is known for its beautiful sceneries, waterfalls, religious places, parks and many more. This region was once part of the Magadha Empire. It is also known by the name of the land of the forest because there is a rich variety of flora and fauna with trees and bamboo forests. Thus, it is also one of the best place to spend your vacations. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s take a small tour of the best tourist spots in the city.
1. Jagannath Temple
One of the famous religious place across India(not only in Jharkhand). It is located 10 km away from the main town and on the small hillock. The architectural view of this temple is the same as the view of the Jagannath temple in Puri. This place is mostly visited by devotees and especially during the Rath Yatra.
Timing- 5:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Entry Fee- No Entry Fee
2. Jubilee Park
It is also one of the famous tourist attractions in the city and is most visited by tourists to spend their time with their affectionate omes. This park is spread over 200 acres and has clean and green surroundings. It also has a zoo inside the park in which you are enabled to see each and every species of the animals. In addition to this, there is also a beautiful garden, amusement park, fountain, fun activities and many more inside the park. In short, it is a famous picnic spot in the city.
Timing:- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee:- INR 50 Onwards
3. Shikharji Mountain Peak
Sikharji is one of the popular pilgrimage sites for Jains, located on the highest mountain of Jharkhand, named as Paransnath Hill. It is in the Giridih district of Jharkhand and an inland part of rural east India. It is located at an approx 4500 feet above the sea level and is mostly visited by the devotees especially from November to April. It was believed that twenty-seven Jain Tirthankaras has attained moksha along with other several monks at this place and it makes one of the holy sites for Jain Tirthas.
Timing:- Open 24 Hours
Entry Fee:- No entry fee
4. Rock Garden
Another popular tourist spot in Jharkhand is Rock Garden. The architectural view of this garden attracts many of the tourists towards it and is the best place to spend some time under the shed of nature with a clean and peaceful environment. It is also best for a picnic spot with your family and friends. In addition to this, the garden consists of a lake, a variety of trees, swings and many more.
Timing:- 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Entry Fee:- No entry fee
5. Jharkhand Dam
Dams are mostly visited by each and everyone and the surrounding around the dam is really amazing. Similarly, Jharkhand also has a dam that was constructed to provide water and electricity in the entire city. It is also known by the name of Jharkhandi that is famous because of Lord Shiva temple near it. You can also enjoy the spectacular view of sunset and sunrise at this dam. Thus, visit here once!
Timing:- Open 24 Hours
Entry Fee:- No entry fee
6. Tata Steel Zoological Park
Located near the jubilee park, place where you will find umpteen number of flora and fauna along with the variety of animals too. It is also popularly known by the name of Tata Zoo. If you are an animal lover then, it is the must-visit place for you. Not only animals, but there is also a number of birds and their species. Hence, it is the best place where you can collect information about animals and birds.
Timing:- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee:- INR 50 Onwards
7. Hundru Falls
It is one of the best and perfect destinations for nature lovers. The view of these waterfalls is really mesmerizing. It is the 34th highest waterfall in India and is approx 98 meters high. This one is created by the Subarnarekha River. This place is very pleasing which will give you an amazing experience with your family and friends.
Timing:- Open 24 Hours
Entry Fee:- No entry fee
8. Maithon Dam
This is the first kind of Dam in South East Asia with the underground power station that is designed to detect and control flood or other natural calamities. It is biggest reservoir in the Damodar Valley that has unique power station. It is also spread over 65 km of the land. Here you can spend your ideal time with your family and friends by doing some of the adventurous activities like boating and many more.Timing:- Open 24 Hours
Entry Fee:- No entry fee
9. Palamu Fort
Palamu Fort and Shahpur Fort is the biggest and famous historical destination in Daltonganj. This historical place is mostly visited by tourists to know about the history of it and also because of its architectural view. It is situated in the deep inside of the forest. Thus, to know about the history and mystery this fort, visit it once.
Timing:- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee:- No entry fee
10. Maluti temple
It is one of the oldest temple in the Jharkhand. This religious place is the perfect destination in the city and has its own cultural belief. Thus, to know deep inside about the Indian culture, you can’t afford to lose this place. The architectural view of the temple is also mesmerizing which will also attract most of the tourists towards it.
Timing:- 5:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Entry Fee:- No entry fee
