Jharkhand is a state with towering mountains, dense forests and gushing waterfalls, ideal; for nature lovers and wildlife aficionados. One of the less explored traveldestination of India it allows travellers to witness a plethora of natural scenic vistas that are unperturbed or untouched. Other than scenic landscapes, Jharkhand s also known for its natural resources and flora and fauna. Jharkhand is one of the richest mineral zones and boasts of 40% and 29% of India’s mineral and coal reserves. Much of Jharkhand lies on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.
Due to its large mineral reserves, mining and mineral extraction are the major industries in the state. There are several museums and temples that are scattered around the state. Jharkhand will helps introduce tourists to the unparalleled beauties of nature but also learn about the diverse culture and lifestyle of the tribal community living here. During the Mughal period the Jharkhand region, then known by the name Khukhra, was famous for its diamonds. There are numerous places worth visiting including the elegant Jain temples of Parasnath Hill and the elephants and tigers of Betla National Park.
The state capital of Ranchi is a gateway to the state. It features the 17th-century Jagannath Temple, and the Jharkhand War Memorial. Tagore Hill is another monument honoring Nobel Prize-winning author Rabindranath Tagore, who spent some time here. Hindi is the official language in Jharkhand and is spoken by the people of the state, although different regions have their own languages, including Nagpuri, Khortha, Kurmali, Magahi and Bhojpuri. The main cities of the state besides Ranchi include Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Ramgarh, Deoghar, and Daltonganj.
Food of state includes normal food like other states but Local alcoholic drinks include rice beer, originally known as Handi or Handia, named after the vessel handi used to make it. Handiya is culturally associated with natives. The street foods of Jharkhand I one of the draws as most are associated with other states, meaning food of other states are easily available. The state is known for its folk dance such as Jhumair, Mardana Jhumair, Janani Jhumair, Domkach, Lahasua, Vinsariya, Jhumta, Fagua, Paika, Chhau, Mundari and Santali dance. Major local festival of Jharkhand are Chhath Puja, Durga Puja, Karam, Jitia, Diwali, Sohrai/Bandna, Phagua/Holi, Dussehra, Ram Navami, Sarhul and Mage Porob.
Well connected raod, rail and air with rest of the India the state is known for its top-notch educational institutes. Tourism on religious lines is centred around Parasnath, Baidyanath Dham, and Rajrappa. The ancient Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple in Deoghar. The Parasnath Jain temple at Shikharji, is considered to be the nirvana land of twenty Jain Tirthankars. Itkhori is a holy place for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is believed to be the place from where Gautama Buddha started his journey for Bodh Gaya.
Some of the exceptional things to buy from Jharkhand for tourist are tribal handicrafts, Paitkar paintings, stone carvings, woodcraft, bamboo work, and metal and ornament work. Shopping is mainly centred around Ranchi, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur with numerous shopping malls, shops opening up in recent years. Tourist can enjoy a lot of adventurous activities in the state like Ropeway at Trikut Hills – India’s highest vertical ropeway, watersports in Giridih, parasailing, in Giridih take hot water bath at Tattapani Hot Water Spring, and drive through Patratu Valley. Ranchi is the main centre for entertainment and ight life with numerous cinema halls, multiples, bars, and pubs dotting the city.
The state is known for its wildlife and nature lovers can enjoy wildlife in Betla National Park, Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary and Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary. For history lovers there are many hings to see such as Cave Paintings, Isko, Hazaribagh district; Megalith Prehistoric Monument, Pakri Barwadih, Hazaribagh district; Palamu Forts, Palamu district; Maluti, Dumka district; and Navratangarh, Gumla district. besides Ranchi that has several big hotels ,most cities in the state have hotels, lodges that offer stay at reasonable prices.
