Tourism in Jharkhand refers to tourism in the Indian state of Jharkhand . Jharkhand is known for its waterfalls, hills and holy places.[ 1] [ 2]
Pilgrim places
Parasnath , Baidyanath Dham , Rajrappa , Jagannath Temple and Dewri Temple are major religious places.[ 3] [ 4] 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] Rankini Temple of Jadugora , built in 1947–50, is famous in Jharkhand as well as in Odisha , Bengal and Bihar .[ 8]
Pyramid shaped Shikhara of the temple, Baidyanath Temple Jal Mandir at Shikharji , Parasnath Chhinnamasta Temple of Rajrappa Jagannath Temple of Ranchi Dewri Temple Rankini Temple of Jadugora
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]
Sunset in Netarhat View of shikharji from Parasnath
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 Jonha Falls Dassam Falls Sita Falls
Dams
There are several dams in state. They are as follows:
Kanke Dam Sunrise view at Massanjore Dam Sunset at Maithon Dam Patratu dam
Lakes
There are several reservoirs or lakes in state. They are as follows:
Dimna Lake at Boram ,Jamshedpur Raja Talab at Jharia
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 .[ 14] [ 15]
A female Indian Elephant at Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Crested serpent eagle at Dalma Wildlife SanctuaryEntrance of Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Entrance of Betla National Park
Culture
The state of Jharkhand has rich and vibrant tradition. It is known for its local festival of Karam , Sohrai , Phagua , Tusu and Sarhul .[ 16] Jhumair , Domkach , Chhau , Firkal and Mundari dance, which represent its ancient heritage.[ 17]
Karam festival in Jharkhand Sarhul dance in JharkhandChhau dancers in village of JharkhandFirkal dancers of JharkhandFamous dishes of the state include Chhilka Roti , Malpua , Pitha , Dhooska , Arsa roti, Dudhauri, and Panipuri (Gupchup).[ 18] [ 19]
Archaeological sites and heritage
There are several archaeological sites in state which are:
Navratangarh Palamu Forts Maluti
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 Sanskriti Museum & Art Gallery, Hazaribagh
Gallery
See also
References
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