23 Most Scenic And Beautiful Spots To Visit In Jharkhand (India)

                                                               Jharkhand 

Jharkhand is a state on the eastern part of India that is blessed with natural beauty, cultural values as well as tribal customs. It is referred to as the land of forests and has dense forests, falls, hills and wildlife sanctuaries and hence the best place to visit by those who love nature and adventures. The state capital Ranchi is well known mainly due to some beautiful waterfalls gracing the scenery such as Jonsa Falls, Hundro Falls and Dassam Falls. Netarhat commonly known as the "Queen of Chotanagpur" is a beautiful place with gorgeous sunrises and a serene atmosphere.

Deoghar is an important religious place that has drawn millions of pilgrims to the temple of Baidyanath Jyotirlinga. Nature lovers have the opportunity of visiting Betla National Park that has elephants, tigers and leopards. Patratu Valley and Dam are very beautiful and peaceful places to hang out on. Tribal culture, handicrafts and customs make the festival an exclusive tourist attraction.

Jharkhand is also endowed with opportunities of eco tourism and adventure such as trekking and rock climbing. Jharkhand with its undiscovered places and uncivilized nature beauty is slowly becoming a place to be, which should be visited by the people who are in search of some spirituality, nature, and culture to experience. It is railed, roaded and flyable with ease and guarantees an off beat and an enriching travel experience in India.

Here are some of the top tourist places in Jharkhand along with information on how to reach them:

1. Ranchi

  Main Attractions : 

Dassam Falls

Hundru Falls

Rock Garden

Tagore Hill

Ranchi Lake

How to Reach :

By Air : 

              Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Airport is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai.

By Train : 

                    Ranchi Junction is a major railway station.

By Road : 

                 Well connected by National Highwayy 33 to other parts of Jharkhand and neighboring states.

2. Deoghar

 Main Attractions : 

Baba Baidyanath Dham (One of the 12 Jyotirlingas)

Nandan Pahar

Trikut Hills

How to Reach :

By Air : 

                Deoghar Airport (domestic flights available from major cities).

By Train : 

                  Jasidih Junction is the nearest railway station (7 km).

By Road : 

                  Good connectivity by buses and taxis from cities like Ranchi and Patna.

3. Netarhat

Main Attractions : 

Sunrise Point 

Sunset Point

Upper Ghaghri Falls

Magnolia Point

How to Reach :

By Air :

                Ranchi Airport is 150 km away.

By Train : 

                  Nearest station is Lohardaga (110 km), then travel by road.

By Road : 

                    Accessible by road from Ranchi (around 150 km).

4. Betla National Park

Main Attractions :

Wildlife Safari

Palamu Fort

Waterfalls

How to Reach :

By Air : 

               Ranchi Airport is the closest airport (around 180 km).

By Train : 

                   Nearest station is Daltonganj (25 km).

By Road : 

                  Well connected by road via buses and private taxis.

5. Hazaribagh

Main Attractions :

Hazaribagh National Park

Canary Hill

Rajrappa Temple

How to Reach :

By Air : 

                Ranchi Airport is 100 km away.

By Train : 

                  Hazaribagh Road station (Kodarma) is the closest major station.

By Road : 

                  Well connected to Ranchi (100 km) and Patna.

6. Jamshedpur

Main Attractions : 

Jubilee Park

Tata Steel Zoological Park

Dimna Lake

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary

How to Reach :

By Air : 

                 Nearest airport is in Ranchi (around 130 km away).

By Train : 

                  Tatanagar Junction is a major station.

By Road : 

                  Good road connectivity from Kolkata and Ranchi.

7. Parasnath Hill (Shikharji)

Main Attractions : 

Sacred Jain Pilgrimage Site

Beautiful Hill Trekking

How to Reach :

By Air : 

                Ranchi Airport is 164 km away.

By Train : 

                  Parasnath Station is the nearest.

By Road : 

                   Easily accessible from Dhanbad and Giridih by road.

                                          Best Time To Visit

October To March :

During this time temperature changes from 10 °C to 25°C making plesent weather and ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

This is also festive season, many local festivals like Sarhul, Chhat and Makar Sankrantri occur during this period, giving you a cultural experience.

During this season you can visit Park like the  Betla National Park and DalmaWildlife Sanctuary which are more enjoyable in cooler months as animal are more active and easier to spot.

                                                           Happy Journey !!!!!