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Jharkhand : General Knowledge Amar Ujala Publications
TOURISM IN JHARKHAND
Tourism is an important industry of any state in terms of Revenue. Many
states in India have taken new initiatives and innovative measures such as eco-
tourism, medical tourism, heritage tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism,
rural tourism, etc.
The state of Jharkhand with has rich cultural heritage and endowed with bio-
diversity and moderate climate.
Tourism sector in the state generates immense employment opportunities—
directly or indirectly and contributes in accelerated economic development.
Rightfully the State Government has accorded tourism the status of industry in
Jharkhand.
Important tourism place of Jharkhand are as follows.
1. JOHNA WA TER FALL (GAUTAM DHARA FALL) : This waterfall is located
among the hilly and forested areas 40 km away from Ranchi on Rachi-Purulia route.
Here the waters of river Rahru fall down from a height of 40 metres. With the help of
457 downstairs we can reach the waterfall.
2. PANCH DHARA WATERFALL : Beautiful landscape. At a distance of 5 km
Khuti there are five in a row between Naynabhiram hartima.
3. HUNDRU WA TER FALL : This waterfall is situated 45 km away at Ranchi-
Purulia route in Angada sub-division, where river Swarn-Rekha falls down from a
height of 320 feet. Many poems have been written on this famous waterfall and
shooting of films has also taken place here.
4. PANGURA-GHAG WATER FALL  :   It is situated 10 km from Murhu
Thana, on Ranchi Chaibasa main route this waterfall is situated in Pangura village
of 2Hi-Panchayat at 250 feet high hills of Pangura with full of forests. Here river
forms two waterfalls.
5. HIRNI WA TER FALL : It is situated at a distance of 70 km from Ranchi from
Khuti on Ranchi Chaibasa route where the water flows down from the height of 120
metre.
6. SITA WA TER FALL : It is located at a distance 44 km away from Ranchi but
not at developed stage.
But in near future it will be more attractive than Johna waterfall. For the access
to this waterfall one has to walk on one km unmetalled road before the metalled road
comes. It is at the height of 280 metres. Above this water-fall, there is a small temple
which there is footprint of stone of Sita Mata. Probably due to this temple, the name
of this waterfall is Sita Mata.
7. SUKH-DARI WATERFALL :  It is situated at the border of U.P Jharkhand
and Chhatisgarh. At this place, river Kanhan flows down from height of 100 feet, 35
km south of Utari city.
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Jharkhand : General Knowledge Amar Ujala Publications
TOURISM IN JHARKHAND
Tourism is an important industry of any state in terms of Revenue. Many
states in India have taken new initiatives and innovative measures such as eco-
tourism, medical tourism, heritage tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism,
rural tourism, etc.
The state of Jharkhand with has rich cultural heritage and endowed with bio-
diversity and moderate climate.
Tourism sector in the state generates immense employment opportunities—
directly or indirectly and contributes in accelerated economic development.
Rightfully the State Government has accorded tourism the status of industry in
Jharkhand.
Important tourism place of Jharkhand are as follows.
1. JOHNA WA TER FALL (GAUTAM DHARA FALL) : This waterfall is located
among the hilly and forested areas 40 km away from Ranchi on Rachi-Purulia route.
Here the waters of river Rahru fall down from a height of 40 metres. With the help of
457 downstairs we can reach the waterfall.
2. PANCH DHARA WATERFALL : Beautiful landscape. At a distance of 5 km
Khuti there are five in a row between Naynabhiram hartima.
3. HUNDRU WA TER FALL : This waterfall is situated 45 km away at Ranchi-
Purulia route in Angada sub-division, where river Swarn-Rekha falls down from a
height of 320 feet. Many poems have been written on this famous waterfall and
shooting of films has also taken place here.
4. PANGURA-GHAG WATER FALL  :   It is situated 10 km from Murhu
Thana, on Ranchi Chaibasa main route this waterfall is situated in Pangura village
of 2Hi-Panchayat at 250 feet high hills of Pangura with full of forests. Here river
forms two waterfalls.
5. HIRNI WA TER FALL : It is situated at a distance of 70 km from Ranchi from
Khuti on Ranchi Chaibasa route where the water flows down from the height of 120
metre.
6. SITA WA TER FALL : It is located at a distance 44 km away from Ranchi but
not at developed stage.
But in near future it will be more attractive than Johna waterfall. For the access
to this waterfall one has to walk on one km unmetalled road before the metalled road
comes. It is at the height of 280 metres. Above this water-fall, there is a small temple
which there is footprint of stone of Sita Mata. Probably due to this temple, the name
of this waterfall is Sita Mata.
7. SUKH-DARI WATERFALL :  It is situated at the border of U.P Jharkhand
and Chhatisgarh. At this place, river Kanhan flows down from height of 100 feet, 35
km south of Utari city.
8. MALOO-DEH WA TER FALL : It is another attractive spot situated 8 km
west of Chatra, where there is five kilometer motorable route and three kilometer on
foot. Here water flows in the centre from a height of 50' without touching the hills at
both the sides. After trimming it has been constructed like a semi-circular slopy
wall, which reminds that a thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
9. KEHRI-DEH WA TER FALL : It is situated in Chatra, a pleasant and beautiful
place. Some part of the road to place is motorable while the rest is walked by foot. It
is surrounded by hills in three stages. It is similar to Jonha waterfall of Ranchi.
10. TAMASEEN WA TERFALL : Twenty six km North-East from Chatra, 15 km
away from Etkhori Block headquarters and at a distance of 3 km from Tulbul
Panchayat headquarters is situated Tamageen waterfall which is in the valley of
natural beauty and is attractive as well as elegant. After passing through the dense
forest one can reach at his place through a narrow gorge. At a height of 50 feet from
the other side of the hill water of Mahane river falls. This place is also accessible
from Kolleheya. Groups of monkeys over the rocks can be seen here.
11. PARASNATH : Parasnath 1365 metre high is the highest mountain of
Jharkhand. For Jainism it is known as ‘Sammed Shikhar’. This mountain is situated
at Madhuvan, 27 km away from Qiridih and 176 km away from Ranchi.
12. TATHA RIVER :  Tatha river is surrounded by the forests as well as
ranges, at 15 km North-West from Latehar is a wonderful worth seeing place. Access
to this place is only on foot, because at this route, no vehicle can be driven. Even
today it looks as beautiful as it was previously. Though there is no proper route
towards this river yet the tourist are attracted towards this, because the river water
remains hot through-out the year. Here, water contains sulphur, due to this reason
water is hot.
13. HOT SPRING OF BALBAL DUARI : It is situated at distance from Chatra
a beautiful tourist place. To this place there is an access from Hazaribagh also. Here
the road is motorable and can be reached directly from Chatra. Though it is very
difficult to reach here in rainy season, it can be enjoyed during summers as well as
during winters.
14. FORT OF PALAMU :  It is located at the confluence of Organa and Koel
river. Its foundation stone was laid by Raja Man Singh and expansion done by Raja
Bhagwant Rai.
15. BHAIRAB NATH TEMPLE OR PARSHA-WANATH TEMPLE : A statue
in the form of Padmasanit with a shadow of nine snakes made of black stones is
found in a huge cave, situated at western part of the tank. For Hindus it is a statue
of Bhairav Nath and for Jains it is a statue of 23rd Tirthankar, the Parshavanath.
People of both the religions as per their belief worship the statue. By the side of this
cave there is another cave where three other statues are installed.
16. BANDA-PAHAR : It is situated at a distance of 3 km from Garwa, there is
a sacred grave of Banda Bawa at the top of the Hill. A fair is held every year during
the day of Rathyatra on the full moon day in the month of Bhadon.
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Jharkhand : General Knowledge Amar Ujala Publications
TOURISM IN JHARKHAND
Tourism is an important industry of any state in terms of Revenue. Many
states in India have taken new initiatives and innovative measures such as eco-
tourism, medical tourism, heritage tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism,
rural tourism, etc.
The state of Jharkhand with has rich cultural heritage and endowed with bio-
diversity and moderate climate.
Tourism sector in the state generates immense employment opportunities—
directly or indirectly and contributes in accelerated economic development.
Rightfully the State Government has accorded tourism the status of industry in
Jharkhand.
Important tourism place of Jharkhand are as follows.
1. JOHNA WA TER FALL (GAUTAM DHARA FALL) : This waterfall is located
among the hilly and forested areas 40 km away from Ranchi on Rachi-Purulia route.
Here the waters of river Rahru fall down from a height of 40 metres. With the help of
457 downstairs we can reach the waterfall.
2. PANCH DHARA WATERFALL : Beautiful landscape. At a distance of 5 km
Khuti there are five in a row between Naynabhiram hartima.
3. HUNDRU WA TER FALL : This waterfall is situated 45 km away at Ranchi-
Purulia route in Angada sub-division, where river Swarn-Rekha falls down from a
height of 320 feet. Many poems have been written on this famous waterfall and
shooting of films has also taken place here.
4. PANGURA-GHAG WATER FALL  :   It is situated 10 km from Murhu
Thana, on Ranchi Chaibasa main route this waterfall is situated in Pangura village
of 2Hi-Panchayat at 250 feet high hills of Pangura with full of forests. Here river
forms two waterfalls.
5. HIRNI WA TER FALL : It is situated at a distance of 70 km from Ranchi from
Khuti on Ranchi Chaibasa route where the water flows down from the height of 120
metre.
6. SITA WA TER FALL : It is located at a distance 44 km away from Ranchi but
not at developed stage.
But in near future it will be more attractive than Johna waterfall. For the access
to this waterfall one has to walk on one km unmetalled road before the metalled road
comes. It is at the height of 280 metres. Above this water-fall, there is a small temple
which there is footprint of stone of Sita Mata. Probably due to this temple, the name
of this waterfall is Sita Mata.
7. SUKH-DARI WATERFALL :  It is situated at the border of U.P Jharkhand
and Chhatisgarh. At this place, river Kanhan flows down from height of 100 feet, 35
km south of Utari city.
8. MALOO-DEH WA TER FALL : It is another attractive spot situated 8 km
west of Chatra, where there is five kilometer motorable route and three kilometer on
foot. Here water flows in the centre from a height of 50' without touching the hills at
both the sides. After trimming it has been constructed like a semi-circular slopy
wall, which reminds that a thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
9. KEHRI-DEH WA TER FALL : It is situated in Chatra, a pleasant and beautiful
place. Some part of the road to place is motorable while the rest is walked by foot. It
is surrounded by hills in three stages. It is similar to Jonha waterfall of Ranchi.
10. TAMASEEN WA TERFALL : Twenty six km North-East from Chatra, 15 km
away from Etkhori Block headquarters and at a distance of 3 km from Tulbul
Panchayat headquarters is situated Tamageen waterfall which is in the valley of
natural beauty and is attractive as well as elegant. After passing through the dense
forest one can reach at his place through a narrow gorge. At a height of 50 feet from
the other side of the hill water of Mahane river falls. This place is also accessible
from Kolleheya. Groups of monkeys over the rocks can be seen here.
11. PARASNATH : Parasnath 1365 metre high is the highest mountain of
Jharkhand. For Jainism it is known as ‘Sammed Shikhar’. This mountain is situated
at Madhuvan, 27 km away from Qiridih and 176 km away from Ranchi.
12. TATHA RIVER :  Tatha river is surrounded by the forests as well as
ranges, at 15 km North-West from Latehar is a wonderful worth seeing place. Access
to this place is only on foot, because at this route, no vehicle can be driven. Even
today it looks as beautiful as it was previously. Though there is no proper route
towards this river yet the tourist are attracted towards this, because the river water
remains hot through-out the year. Here, water contains sulphur, due to this reason
water is hot.
13. HOT SPRING OF BALBAL DUARI : It is situated at distance from Chatra
a beautiful tourist place. To this place there is an access from Hazaribagh also. Here
the road is motorable and can be reached directly from Chatra. Though it is very
difficult to reach here in rainy season, it can be enjoyed during summers as well as
during winters.
14. FORT OF PALAMU :  It is located at the confluence of Organa and Koel
river. Its foundation stone was laid by Raja Man Singh and expansion done by Raja
Bhagwant Rai.
15. BHAIRAB NATH TEMPLE OR PARSHA-WANATH TEMPLE : A statue
in the form of Padmasanit with a shadow of nine snakes made of black stones is
found in a huge cave, situated at western part of the tank. For Hindus it is a statue
of Bhairav Nath and for Jains it is a statue of 23rd Tirthankar, the Parshavanath.
People of both the religions as per their belief worship the statue. By the side of this
cave there is another cave where three other statues are installed.
16. BANDA-PAHAR : It is situated at a distance of 3 km from Garwa, there is
a sacred grave of Banda Bawa at the top of the Hill. A fair is held every year during
the day of Rathyatra on the full moon day in the month of Bhadon.
17. NETERHAT :  It is situated at a height of 3800' from sea level and is 150 km
away through Daltanganj and Betla. Known as a Queen of Chhota Nagpur this
place was developed by the Britishers as a ‘Summer Resort’ for the Governor of
Bihar. Even in summer it is cold and warm blankets are needed, while in winters its
minimum temperature is 1°C. It has become more popular due to residential school,
established in 1954. The natural beauty of this place is worth seeing in the morning
as well as evening. Tourists from for distant places come here to see sun rise as well
as sun set.
18. PALTAN GHAT : It is located at Godermana bridge constructed at the
border of Jharkhand and Chhatisgarh. Actually it is the bed of river Kanhar.
19. KANKO DAM : It is located at a distance of 4 km. towards the North
from Ranchi it is very near to Gonda plateau
20. TAGORE HILL : It is also known as Morabadi Hill situated 4 km. away
from Ranchi.
21. KOLESHWARI MOUNTAIN : It is situated in chatra district. It is related
to the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
22. KOLHUA HILL : It is situated in Hunterganj The height of the hill is 1,575
feet. Some ancient Temple are also located here.
23. BETLA : It is situated at 25 km. from Daltanganj. It is a wild life sanctuary
it has been upgraded as National park one of India’s earliest tiger reserves estab-
lished in 1974. It is most important tourist place of Jharkhand.
24. DALMA SANCTUARY : It is located in Jamshedpur. Here, Shiva temple
for the Hindus. The confluence of Swarnarekha River and Kharkai River, there is
one lake (Dimna lake) within the sanctuary.
25. MAITHON DAM : It is situated Dhanbad  in and is a part of Damodar
V alley Corporation (DVC). This dam is situated on the Brakar River.
26.SUN TEMPLE : This temple is 39 km away from Ranchi at Ranchi-
Jamshedpur route near Taimara valley. It is situated among hilly ranges with full of
dense forest in Pradhan Nagar. It is made of white marble. It is said that God Ram
after the conquest of Lanka worshipped their family God Sun along with his younger
brother Laxman at Pradhan Nagar and this is the place where big Sun temple has
been constructed in 11 square acre area. Mr. S.R.N. Kalia was the architect of this
temple. This is a unique temple in entire Jharkhand. Here at Tessu temple on 25th
January chaudal and dance competitions are held.
27. DHWAJADHARI HILL : A very beautiful place, it is situated 200 meter
from Koderma on the top of this hill, there is magnificent temple of lord Shiva,
Goddess Parwati and Hanumanji.
28. LAWALONG SANCTUARY : It is located in chatra. This area has extrem-
ist affected. It has a variety of wildlife including Tiger, Panther, Hyena, Deer, wild
Beer etc.
29. UDHWA BIRD SANCTUARY : It is only  bird sanctuary in the state of
Jharkhand which is located under Rajmahal division in Pakur district.
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Jharkhand : General Knowledge Amar Ujala Publications
TOURISM IN JHARKHAND
Tourism is an important industry of any state in terms of Revenue. Many
states in India have taken new initiatives and innovative measures such as eco-
tourism, medical tourism, heritage tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism,
rural tourism, etc.
The state of Jharkhand with has rich cultural heritage and endowed with bio-
diversity and moderate climate.
Tourism sector in the state generates immense employment opportunities—
directly or indirectly and contributes in accelerated economic development.
Rightfully the State Government has accorded tourism the status of industry in
Jharkhand.
Important tourism place of Jharkhand are as follows.
1. JOHNA WA TER FALL (GAUTAM DHARA FALL) : This waterfall is located
among the hilly and forested areas 40 km away from Ranchi on Rachi-Purulia route.
Here the waters of river Rahru fall down from a height of 40 metres. With the help of
457 downstairs we can reach the waterfall.
2. PANCH DHARA WATERFALL : Beautiful landscape. At a distance of 5 km
Khuti there are five in a row between Naynabhiram hartima.
3. HUNDRU WA TER FALL : This waterfall is situated 45 km away at Ranchi-
Purulia route in Angada sub-division, where river Swarn-Rekha falls down from a
height of 320 feet. Many poems have been written on this famous waterfall and
shooting of films has also taken place here.
4. PANGURA-GHAG WATER FALL  :   It is situated 10 km from Murhu
Thana, on Ranchi Chaibasa main route this waterfall is situated in Pangura village
of 2Hi-Panchayat at 250 feet high hills of Pangura with full of forests. Here river
forms two waterfalls.
5. HIRNI WA TER FALL : It is situated at a distance of 70 km from Ranchi from
Khuti on Ranchi Chaibasa route where the water flows down from the height of 120
metre.
6. SITA WA TER FALL : It is located at a distance 44 km away from Ranchi but
not at developed stage.
But in near future it will be more attractive than Johna waterfall. For the access
to this waterfall one has to walk on one km unmetalled road before the metalled road
comes. It is at the height of 280 metres. Above this water-fall, there is a small temple
which there is footprint of stone of Sita Mata. Probably due to this temple, the name
of this waterfall is Sita Mata.
7. SUKH-DARI WATERFALL :  It is situated at the border of U.P Jharkhand
and Chhatisgarh. At this place, river Kanhan flows down from height of 100 feet, 35
km south of Utari city.
8. MALOO-DEH WA TER FALL : It is another attractive spot situated 8 km
west of Chatra, where there is five kilometer motorable route and three kilometer on
foot. Here water flows in the centre from a height of 50' without touching the hills at
both the sides. After trimming it has been constructed like a semi-circular slopy
wall, which reminds that a thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
9. KEHRI-DEH WA TER FALL : It is situated in Chatra, a pleasant and beautiful
place. Some part of the road to place is motorable while the rest is walked by foot. It
is surrounded by hills in three stages. It is similar to Jonha waterfall of Ranchi.
10. TAMASEEN WA TERFALL : Twenty six km North-East from Chatra, 15 km
away from Etkhori Block headquarters and at a distance of 3 km from Tulbul
Panchayat headquarters is situated Tamageen waterfall which is in the valley of
natural beauty and is attractive as well as elegant. After passing through the dense
forest one can reach at his place through a narrow gorge. At a height of 50 feet from
the other side of the hill water of Mahane river falls. This place is also accessible
from Kolleheya. Groups of monkeys over the rocks can be seen here.
11. PARASNATH : Parasnath 1365 metre high is the highest mountain of
Jharkhand. For Jainism it is known as ‘Sammed Shikhar’. This mountain is situated
at Madhuvan, 27 km away from Qiridih and 176 km away from Ranchi.
12. TATHA RIVER :  Tatha river is surrounded by the forests as well as
ranges, at 15 km North-West from Latehar is a wonderful worth seeing place. Access
to this place is only on foot, because at this route, no vehicle can be driven. Even
today it looks as beautiful as it was previously. Though there is no proper route
towards this river yet the tourist are attracted towards this, because the river water
remains hot through-out the year. Here, water contains sulphur, due to this reason
water is hot.
13. HOT SPRING OF BALBAL DUARI : It is situated at distance from Chatra
a beautiful tourist place. To this place there is an access from Hazaribagh also. Here
the road is motorable and can be reached directly from Chatra. Though it is very
difficult to reach here in rainy season, it can be enjoyed during summers as well as
during winters.
14. FORT OF PALAMU :  It is located at the confluence of Organa and Koel
river. Its foundation stone was laid by Raja Man Singh and expansion done by Raja
Bhagwant Rai.
15. BHAIRAB NATH TEMPLE OR PARSHA-WANATH TEMPLE : A statue
in the form of Padmasanit with a shadow of nine snakes made of black stones is
found in a huge cave, situated at western part of the tank. For Hindus it is a statue
of Bhairav Nath and for Jains it is a statue of 23rd Tirthankar, the Parshavanath.
People of both the religions as per their belief worship the statue. By the side of this
cave there is another cave where three other statues are installed.
16. BANDA-PAHAR : It is situated at a distance of 3 km from Garwa, there is
a sacred grave of Banda Bawa at the top of the Hill. A fair is held every year during
the day of Rathyatra on the full moon day in the month of Bhadon.
17. NETERHAT :  It is situated at a height of 3800' from sea level and is 150 km
away through Daltanganj and Betla. Known as a Queen of Chhota Nagpur this
place was developed by the Britishers as a ‘Summer Resort’ for the Governor of
Bihar. Even in summer it is cold and warm blankets are needed, while in winters its
minimum temperature is 1°C. It has become more popular due to residential school,
established in 1954. The natural beauty of this place is worth seeing in the morning
as well as evening. Tourists from for distant places come here to see sun rise as well
as sun set.
18. PALTAN GHAT : It is located at Godermana bridge constructed at the
border of Jharkhand and Chhatisgarh. Actually it is the bed of river Kanhar.
19. KANKO DAM : It is located at a distance of 4 km. towards the North
from Ranchi it is very near to Gonda plateau
20. TAGORE HILL : It is also known as Morabadi Hill situated 4 km. away
from Ranchi.
21. KOLESHWARI MOUNTAIN : It is situated in chatra district. It is related
to the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
22. KOLHUA HILL : It is situated in Hunterganj The height of the hill is 1,575
feet. Some ancient Temple are also located here.
23. BETLA : It is situated at 25 km. from Daltanganj. It is a wild life sanctuary
it has been upgraded as National park one of India’s earliest tiger reserves estab-
lished in 1974. It is most important tourist place of Jharkhand.
24. DALMA SANCTUARY : It is located in Jamshedpur. Here, Shiva temple
for the Hindus. The confluence of Swarnarekha River and Kharkai River, there is
one lake (Dimna lake) within the sanctuary.
25. MAITHON DAM : It is situated Dhanbad  in and is a part of Damodar
V alley Corporation (DVC). This dam is situated on the Brakar River.
26.SUN TEMPLE : This temple is 39 km away from Ranchi at Ranchi-
Jamshedpur route near Taimara valley. It is situated among hilly ranges with full of
dense forest in Pradhan Nagar. It is made of white marble. It is said that God Ram
after the conquest of Lanka worshipped their family God Sun along with his younger
brother Laxman at Pradhan Nagar and this is the place where big Sun temple has
been constructed in 11 square acre area. Mr. S.R.N. Kalia was the architect of this
temple. This is a unique temple in entire Jharkhand. Here at Tessu temple on 25th
January chaudal and dance competitions are held.
27. DHWAJADHARI HILL : A very beautiful place, it is situated 200 meter
from Koderma on the top of this hill, there is magnificent temple of lord Shiva,
Goddess Parwati and Hanumanji.
28. LAWALONG SANCTUARY : It is located in chatra. This area has extrem-
ist affected. It has a variety of wildlife including Tiger, Panther, Hyena, Deer, wild
Beer etc.
29. UDHWA BIRD SANCTUARY : It is only  bird sanctuary in the state of
Jharkhand which is located under Rajmahal division in Pakur district.
30. MADHUBAN  : It is located very near to Paraswnath hill in Giridih district.
The Samosharan Temple and Bhomiyaji Asthan are two very famous Jain temples.
31. RAJMAHAL : It is situated at the bank of Ganga river in Sahebganj district.
It is historically important town.
32. BIRSA  ZOOLOGICAL  PARK : It is located in Ranchi. Many wildlife
animals have been kept to attract the tourists. Here, Muta crocodile Breeding centre
also located.
33. MAHUADARIR WILD LIFE SANCTUARY : It is located in Palamu/Latehar
districts. It is home of many wild animals from deer to panther.
34. PALKOT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY  :  It is situated in Gumla.
35. SURAJ KUND :  It is located at a distance 72 km from Hazaribagh. The
water of the kund (Small pond) is about 87ºC. Here, there are four spring viz. Ram
kund, Sita kund, Laxman kund and Bramh kund.
36. TOPCHANCHI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY  :  It is situated near to Dhanbad.
Here artificial reservoir is surrounded by mountains and forests. It provide shelter
to many birds and animals.
37. HAZARIBAGH WILD LIFE SANCTUARY :  It is located about 90 km.
from Ranchi, It is famous for ‘Sal’ tree. Wild beer, sambhar, nilghai, chital and kakar
are populous.
38. JUBLI PARK :  It is located in Jamshedpur. Here circular lake known as the
Bagkudar lake in the vicinity of the court building at Jamshedpur.
JHARKHAND HERIT AGE SITES SELECTED FOR
CONSERV A TION ARE AS FOLLOWS :
q Palamu Fort and Shahpur Fort
q Archaeological Sites of Itkhori, Chatra
q Archaeological Sites of Berhet, Bhognath. Santhal Pargana.
q Audrey House, Ranchi
q Bibhutibhushan  Bandopadhyay  residence  of Ghatshila
q Koleshawari Hills, Huntergunj, Chatra, Navratangarh, Gumla
q Megalithic Sites, Ramgarh
q Mahadani Shiv Temple, Bero, Ranchi
q Ancestral    House    of   Shahid Budhu   Bhagat, Lohardaga
q Tanginath, Gumla
q Megalithic Sites, Barkagaon, Hazaribagh
q Jaganathpur Temple and Other Heritages structures at Saraikela Kharsawan
District
q GEL Church, Govindpur
q Palkot Ruins. Gumla
q Anjan Dham, Gumla
q Shayamsunder Temple,Chakuia, East Singhbhum
q V asudeo Rai Temple, Korambe, Lohardaga
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Jharkhand : General Knowledge Amar Ujala Publications
TOURISM IN JHARKHAND
Tourism is an important industry of any state in terms of Revenue. Many
states in India have taken new initiatives and innovative measures such as eco-
tourism, medical tourism, heritage tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism,
rural tourism, etc.
The state of Jharkhand with has rich cultural heritage and endowed with bio-
diversity and moderate climate.
Tourism sector in the state generates immense employment opportunities—
directly or indirectly and contributes in accelerated economic development.
Rightfully the State Government has accorded tourism the status of industry in
Jharkhand.
Important tourism place of Jharkhand are as follows.
1. JOHNA WA TER FALL (GAUTAM DHARA FALL) : This waterfall is located
among the hilly and forested areas 40 km away from Ranchi on Rachi-Purulia route.
Here the waters of river Rahru fall down from a height of 40 metres. With the help of
457 downstairs we can reach the waterfall.
2. PANCH DHARA WATERFALL : Beautiful landscape. At a distance of 5 km
Khuti there are five in a row between Naynabhiram hartima.
3. HUNDRU WA TER FALL : This waterfall is situated 45 km away at Ranchi-
Purulia route in Angada sub-division, where river Swarn-Rekha falls down from a
height of 320 feet. Many poems have been written on this famous waterfall and
shooting of films has also taken place here.
4. PANGURA-GHAG WATER FALL  :   It is situated 10 km from Murhu
Thana, on Ranchi Chaibasa main route this waterfall is situated in Pangura village
of 2Hi-Panchayat at 250 feet high hills of Pangura with full of forests. Here river
forms two waterfalls.
5. HIRNI WA TER FALL : It is situated at a distance of 70 km from Ranchi from
Khuti on Ranchi Chaibasa route where the water flows down from the height of 120
metre.
6. SITA WA TER FALL : It is located at a distance 44 km away from Ranchi but
not at developed stage.
But in near future it will be more attractive than Johna waterfall. For the access
to this waterfall one has to walk on one km unmetalled road before the metalled road
comes. It is at the height of 280 metres. Above this water-fall, there is a small temple
which there is footprint of stone of Sita Mata. Probably due to this temple, the name
of this waterfall is Sita Mata.
7. SUKH-DARI WATERFALL :  It is situated at the border of U.P Jharkhand
and Chhatisgarh. At this place, river Kanhan flows down from height of 100 feet, 35
km south of Utari city.
8. MALOO-DEH WA TER FALL : It is another attractive spot situated 8 km
west of Chatra, where there is five kilometer motorable route and three kilometer on
foot. Here water flows in the centre from a height of 50' without touching the hills at
both the sides. After trimming it has been constructed like a semi-circular slopy
wall, which reminds that a thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
9. KEHRI-DEH WA TER FALL : It is situated in Chatra, a pleasant and beautiful
place. Some part of the road to place is motorable while the rest is walked by foot. It
is surrounded by hills in three stages. It is similar to Jonha waterfall of Ranchi.
10. TAMASEEN WA TERFALL : Twenty six km North-East from Chatra, 15 km
away from Etkhori Block headquarters and at a distance of 3 km from Tulbul
Panchayat headquarters is situated Tamageen waterfall which is in the valley of
natural beauty and is attractive as well as elegant. After passing through the dense
forest one can reach at his place through a narrow gorge. At a height of 50 feet from
the other side of the hill water of Mahane river falls. This place is also accessible
from Kolleheya. Groups of monkeys over the rocks can be seen here.
11. PARASNATH : Parasnath 1365 metre high is the highest mountain of
Jharkhand. For Jainism it is known as ‘Sammed Shikhar’. This mountain is situated
at Madhuvan, 27 km away from Qiridih and 176 km away from Ranchi.
12. TATHA RIVER :  Tatha river is surrounded by the forests as well as
ranges, at 15 km North-West from Latehar is a wonderful worth seeing place. Access
to this place is only on foot, because at this route, no vehicle can be driven. Even
today it looks as beautiful as it was previously. Though there is no proper route
towards this river yet the tourist are attracted towards this, because the river water
remains hot through-out the year. Here, water contains sulphur, due to this reason
water is hot.
13. HOT SPRING OF BALBAL DUARI : It is situated at distance from Chatra
a beautiful tourist place. To this place there is an access from Hazaribagh also. Here
the road is motorable and can be reached directly from Chatra. Though it is very
difficult to reach here in rainy season, it can be enjoyed during summers as well as
during winters.
14. FORT OF PALAMU :  It is located at the confluence of Organa and Koel
river. Its foundation stone was laid by Raja Man Singh and expansion done by Raja
Bhagwant Rai.
15. BHAIRAB NATH TEMPLE OR PARSHA-WANATH TEMPLE : A statue
in the form of Padmasanit with a shadow of nine snakes made of black stones is
found in a huge cave, situated at western part of the tank. For Hindus it is a statue
of Bhairav Nath and for Jains it is a statue of 23rd Tirthankar, the Parshavanath.
People of both the religions as per their belief worship the statue. By the side of this
cave there is another cave where three other statues are installed.
16. BANDA-PAHAR : It is situated at a distance of 3 km from Garwa, there is
a sacred grave of Banda Bawa at the top of the Hill. A fair is held every year during
the day of Rathyatra on the full moon day in the month of Bhadon.
17. NETERHAT :  It is situated at a height of 3800' from sea level and is 150 km
away through Daltanganj and Betla. Known as a Queen of Chhota Nagpur this
place was developed by the Britishers as a ‘Summer Resort’ for the Governor of
Bihar. Even in summer it is cold and warm blankets are needed, while in winters its
minimum temperature is 1°C. It has become more popular due to residential school,
established in 1954. The natural beauty of this place is worth seeing in the morning
as well as evening. Tourists from for distant places come here to see sun rise as well
as sun set.
18. PALTAN GHAT : It is located at Godermana bridge constructed at the
border of Jharkhand and Chhatisgarh. Actually it is the bed of river Kanhar.
19. KANKO DAM : It is located at a distance of 4 km. towards the North
from Ranchi it is very near to Gonda plateau
20. TAGORE HILL : It is also known as Morabadi Hill situated 4 km. away
from Ranchi.
21. KOLESHWARI MOUNTAIN : It is situated in chatra district. It is related
to the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
22. KOLHUA HILL : It is situated in Hunterganj The height of the hill is 1,575
feet. Some ancient Temple are also located here.
23. BETLA : It is situated at 25 km. from Daltanganj. It is a wild life sanctuary
it has been upgraded as National park one of India’s earliest tiger reserves estab-
lished in 1974. It is most important tourist place of Jharkhand.
24. DALMA SANCTUARY : It is located in Jamshedpur. Here, Shiva temple
for the Hindus. The confluence of Swarnarekha River and Kharkai River, there is
one lake (Dimna lake) within the sanctuary.
25. MAITHON DAM : It is situated Dhanbad  in and is a part of Damodar
V alley Corporation (DVC). This dam is situated on the Brakar River.
26.SUN TEMPLE : This temple is 39 km away from Ranchi at Ranchi-
Jamshedpur route near Taimara valley. It is situated among hilly ranges with full of
dense forest in Pradhan Nagar. It is made of white marble. It is said that God Ram
after the conquest of Lanka worshipped their family God Sun along with his younger
brother Laxman at Pradhan Nagar and this is the place where big Sun temple has
been constructed in 11 square acre area. Mr. S.R.N. Kalia was the architect of this
temple. This is a unique temple in entire Jharkhand. Here at Tessu temple on 25th
January chaudal and dance competitions are held.
27. DHWAJADHARI HILL : A very beautiful place, it is situated 200 meter
from Koderma on the top of this hill, there is magnificent temple of lord Shiva,
Goddess Parwati and Hanumanji.
28. LAWALONG SANCTUARY : It is located in chatra. This area has extrem-
ist affected. It has a variety of wildlife including Tiger, Panther, Hyena, Deer, wild
Beer etc.
29. UDHWA BIRD SANCTUARY : It is only  bird sanctuary in the state of
Jharkhand which is located under Rajmahal division in Pakur district.
30. MADHUBAN  : It is located very near to Paraswnath hill in Giridih district.
The Samosharan Temple and Bhomiyaji Asthan are two very famous Jain temples.
31. RAJMAHAL : It is situated at the bank of Ganga river in Sahebganj district.
It is historically important town.
32. BIRSA  ZOOLOGICAL  PARK : It is located in Ranchi. Many wildlife
animals have been kept to attract the tourists. Here, Muta crocodile Breeding centre
also located.
33. MAHUADARIR WILD LIFE SANCTUARY : It is located in Palamu/Latehar
districts. It is home of many wild animals from deer to panther.
34. PALKOT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY  :  It is situated in Gumla.
35. SURAJ KUND :  It is located at a distance 72 km from Hazaribagh. The
water of the kund (Small pond) is about 87ºC. Here, there are four spring viz. Ram
kund, Sita kund, Laxman kund and Bramh kund.
36. TOPCHANCHI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY  :  It is situated near to Dhanbad.
Here artificial reservoir is surrounded by mountains and forests. It provide shelter
to many birds and animals.
37. HAZARIBAGH WILD LIFE SANCTUARY :  It is located about 90 km.
from Ranchi, It is famous for ‘Sal’ tree. Wild beer, sambhar, nilghai, chital and kakar
are populous.
38. JUBLI PARK :  It is located in Jamshedpur. Here circular lake known as the
Bagkudar lake in the vicinity of the court building at Jamshedpur.
JHARKHAND HERIT AGE SITES SELECTED FOR
CONSERV A TION ARE AS FOLLOWS :
q Palamu Fort and Shahpur Fort
q Archaeological Sites of Itkhori, Chatra
q Archaeological Sites of Berhet, Bhognath. Santhal Pargana.
q Audrey House, Ranchi
q Bibhutibhushan  Bandopadhyay  residence  of Ghatshila
q Koleshawari Hills, Huntergunj, Chatra, Navratangarh, Gumla
q Megalithic Sites, Ramgarh
q Mahadani Shiv Temple, Bero, Ranchi
q Ancestral    House    of   Shahid Budhu   Bhagat, Lohardaga
q Tanginath, Gumla
q Megalithic Sites, Barkagaon, Hazaribagh
q Jaganathpur Temple and Other Heritages structures at Saraikela Kharsawan
District
q GEL Church, Govindpur
q Palkot Ruins. Gumla
q Anjan Dham, Gumla
q Shayamsunder Temple,Chakuia, East Singhbhum
q V asudeo Rai Temple, Korambe, Lohardaga
q Sakrigali Ruins (Teliagarhi Fort, etc.) Sahibganj
q Pathargama remains, Godda
q Panchit Monuments/Panda Group of temples, Nirsa, Dhanbad
q Vishnugarh and Ichak Temple, Hazaribagh Pithoria Mosque, Pithoria, Ranchi
q Dalbera Temple, Silli, Ranchi
q Archaeological Remains of Rajmahal
HISTORICAL AND VALUABLE PLACES OF JHARKHAND
              PLACE VALUEBLE  PLACES
Dhanbad Industrial and Research Centre, Indian School of Mines,
Mining Research Institute, Fertilizer Factory of Sindri
and Topchanchi Lake
Tilliya Tilliya Dam
Konar Konar Dam
Maithan (Dhanbad) Maithan Dam and Goodess Kali Temple
Panchet (Dhanbad) Panchet Dam
Bokaro Bokaro Dam
Palamu Capital of Thero Kings, Hot Water Springs, Fort of
Maidini Rai situated in the forest
Sindri Fertilizer factory
Raj Rappa Raj Rappa Waterfall and
(Hazaribagh) Water Distributries
Top Chanchi Lake Attractive Lake
Paras Nath (Giridih) Jain Pilgrim Place, Sammed to
Jamshedpur Jubilee Park, Tata Iron and Steel Company
Betla National Park National Park
Neterhat Queen of hills, Sun Rise and Sunset seen, A Residential
School.
Hazaribagh National Park, Central Rainfed Upland Rice Reserch
Centre and Police Training Centre
Vaidhya Nath Nav  Lakha  Temple of  12
Dham (Deodhar) Jyoti Lings, Temple of Ram-Laxman, Temples of Kali,
Durga and Saraswati, Nandan Pahar, Ashram of Thakur
Ankul Chand.
Beni Sagar Beni Sagar a famous worth seeing place of Hinduism
situated at the border of Odisha state in Western
Singhbhum district. Here are found 32 big and small
statues of olden time, 7 Shiv Lings, 2 big rock stones
written in old Pali and natural scripts.