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Observe the Tribal Culture of Jharkhand: Choose Your Jharkhand Tour Packages

Jharkhand is known to be one of the most visited and adorned destinations in India which is famous for its wildlife and nature's pleasure. This state has a history of cultural and traditional backdrop that has been separated from the state of Bihar. Jharkhand is blessed with pithora of towering mountains, lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, untouched natural elements, the scenic and panoramic vistas of mother nature, and so on. Additionally there is also an influence of tribal culture that rendezvous connects the dots of life in the wilds. Not only this but Jharkhand is also known for its ancient temples like Rajrappa Mandir, museums, wildlife reserves, the diversified glory of armoury and so on.

It is known for being the land of forests as the name suggests - Jhar + Khand meaning a place where most of the land is covered with greenery of trees and mountains. No wonder Jharkhand has a rich variety of wildlife and floral species it's also a home to multiple hills, plateaus, waterfalls, and enchanting natural splendour.

Apart from all these amazing facts we can't ignore that Jharkhand is rich with its minerals and energy production, coal factories, and having huge dams. If there was a place which has to be known for being the house of one of the dominant and panoramic vistas in the world, Jharkhand has to be the sure shot winner. Also we can't ignore that Ranchi Falls, Baidyanath dham (one of the sacred 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva), Dassam Falls, the first Tata steel plant, the coal and mineral factories and mines, Sun Temple, and other major attractions are popularly visited by people from all across the world.

This page discusses everything that you need to know about Jharkhand tourism, or if you want to book a Jharkhand tour package with Xenium Holidays, give us a call right now to get the best deal.

Places to visit in Jharkhand

Here's some of the amazing places to visit in Jharkhand and trust us when we say give it fall in love with these places in just one go:-

Deoghar

Deoghar, the Baidyanath Dham has an immense significance according to Hindu religion because it is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites of Hindus and it is one of the 12 jyotirlinga temples which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Jamshedpur

Jharkhand’s largest city, Jamshedpur is strategically planned as a township project that has an ample possibility with infrastructure and landscapes such as Dalma Hills has the 8th largest steel manufacturing company in the world.

Ranchi

Ranchi the capital city of Jharkhand is rich in minerals and it was also the summer capital of Bihar when Jharkhand was not separated from Bihar. There is a remarkable number of beautiful waterfalls, dense forest and river areas such as the gushing river Subarnekha flows by Ranchi, and other fancy tourism attractions.

Betla National Park

This is a mesmerising National Park covered by hilitering of Palamu district located in the west region of Ranchi, Jharkhand. If you visit Betla National Park, you will get a chance to watch wild elephants and other wildlife and floral species across the forest area.

Ghatshila

Ghatshila is another gem of Jharkhand that you will fall in love with its magic, being located in the Eastern Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, it's known for being the most beautiful and panoramic cities of the state.

Shikharji

Being located on the Parasnath Hills (it's the highest mountain of Jharkhand) it is one of the inseparable parts of our country all inclusive to the eastern rural part of India. Based out of Giridih district of Jharkhand, Shikharji it is considered to be Holi pilgrimage site of Jainism and it is believed to be visited by all 20 out of 24 Jain tirthankaras in the history. So now you have to decide whether it is a prominent part of Jharkhand or not!

Dassam Falls

Best out of Taimara village of Ranchi in Jharkhand, Dassam Falls will spectacularly win the hearts of its visitors by offering them a grand vistas sightseeing experience. For your information, dassam falls is a tributary of river Subarnarekha falling down from across 144 feet altitude, has all the wonders, peace, serene, and spiritual vibes.

Netarhat

Latehar district in Jharkhand is the home to Netarhat, which is also the highest point of plateau Chotanagpur, and it is a wonder that neither heart is known that Netarhat is known to be the queen of Chotanagpur. If you want to witness the most delicate sunrise or sunset views in the golden hours from dawn to dusk respectively, this is the place that will give you immense satisfaction of watching the sun rising and setting both.

Massanjore Dam

The main tourist attraction at the nearby places of Massanjore dam is Mayurakshi river in the nature's district of Jharkhand- Dumka. More often this dam is called the Pearson Dam or Canada Dam as it was then built with the aid of Canada.

Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh is also located in the plateau region of Chotanagpur which is nestled amid dark green forest regions of Jharkhand and it's surrounded by the huge rocky formations and gushing lakes. You can also enjoy boating on the lake if it is available at the time of a visit.

Bokaro Steel City

It is a story of the historical times in India somewhere in the 1960s/1970s, Bokaro Steel City was developed to spark up the industrial revolution of our country. No wonder Bokaro steel plant is a well planned steel project that has also helped in the GDP of India in the past.

Dhanbad

Dhanbad is the coal capital city of our country and it is one of the most populated cities of Jharkhand which is known to produce commercial coal mines, factories and industries in huge amounts.

Things to do in Jharkhand

Parasailing at Dimna Lake
Rappelling at Hundru Falls
Trekking in Betla National Park
Archery Experience in Tribal Villages
Rock Climbing in Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
Boating in Kanke Dam
Wildlife Safari in Palamau Tiger Reserve
Cycling Tour in Dhanbad
Fishing at Getalsud Dam
Bird Watching in Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary

What is the best time to visit Jharkhand?

Are you confused when you should visit Jharkhand? Wait for that you know more about the best timing to visit Jharkhand and explore its counterparts:-

Summers (March to June)

Summers in Jharkhand mostly begin after March which expands till the month of June or till mid-August, as the temperature keeps up due to humidity in forest areas and sometimes goes beyond 50 degrees Celsius. Jharkhand is covered by dense forests from all over, it is advised to avoid visiting Jharkhand in the months of March to June.

Monsoon (July to September)

Will get to experience the first shower of monsoon at the end of the month in July which goes up to September where you can get to receive a little moderate rainfall making it one of the base seasons to travel to Jharkhand. During this time you can explore more of the tourist attractions in Jharkhand without a fail.

Winters (November to February)

Jharkhand receives that level of winter seasons which goes below 5 degree Celsius and sometimes it goes as low as 1 degree Celsius that demands to be extra prepared with woollen clothes. So if you're planning your trip to Jharkhand and winter seasons ranging from the month of November to February carry your woollens with yourself and roam around the city bindass!

How to reach Jharkhand?

If you are unsure about how to reach Jharkhand let's navigate our way to Jharkhand altogether in this section:-

By Train

Jharkhand has an extended connection with major railway stations of Indian cities and you can reach Jharkhand by a train operating from Jharkhand main railway stations such as Ranchi Junction (RNC), Tatanagar Junction (TATA) in Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad Junction (DHN). If you want to visit Jharkhand by railways, you need to book your tickets in advance so that you can get a confirmed seat inside the train.

By Flight

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is the major serving airport in Jharkhand which is located in the capital city of Jharkhand which is - Ranchi. You can find operational domestic flights or International flights from Jharkhand to other major cities of India sach Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and much more.

By Road

Jharkhand is connected well with the state highways and national highways of our country and the neighbouring states of Jharkhand like Bihar, Bengal, Odisha and more. You can directly travel to Jharkhand on your own vehicle or you can book a travel agency like Xenium Holidays. Another option is travelling to Jharkhand from interstate bus services.

Famous traditional cuisines of Jharkhand to try while visiting Jharkhand

Are you someone who thinks what else Jharkhand can have other than coal and minerals? The latest clear a haze of your thoughts, because Jharkhand is rich in its delectable gastronomic delights when it comes to food. The traditional and regionally made food items of Bihar and Jharkhand have most things in common, which are known for its rich taste and is the talk of the town.

Here are some of the top recommendations of food items that you must try at least once in your lifetime when you visit Jharkhand and trust us on this when we say, you will never regret having it:-