#Netarhat is a hill station in #Latehar district in the state of #Jharkhand, #Indian. Netarhat is known for its sunrises and sunsets during the summer months. It is located within forests which have varied flora and fauna. Upper Ghaghri Falls is situated 4 km from away from Netarhat. Lodh Falls is the highest waterfall of Jharkhand and 21st highest in India. It is also referred to as the “Queen of Chotanagpur”, and is a hill station. The town is also famous for Netarhat Residential School, set up in 1954 and ST Xavier’s Boarding school.
Located in the Pat region of Chota Nagpur Plateau, Netarhat plateau is about 4 miles long and 2.5 miles broad. It consists of crystalline rocks and has a summit capped with sandstone trap or laterite. Region of Netarhat is covered with dense forests of Sal, Mahua, Kendu, Eucalyptus, Pine, and Pears trees. Netarhat was once the favorite destination of the British officers who visited the place quite often to relax during summers. The highest point is 3,696 feet the #tourism hotspot of Jharkhand it is also famous for police training college named as Jungle Warfare School.
Located nearly 160kms away from #Ranchi the state capital there are several places worth visiting in and around Netarhat. Besides Upper Ghaghri Falls and Lodh Falls, Netarhat is famous for Mahuadand Wolf Sanctuary, the lone sanctuary in India made for the protection of Indian wolves. Magnolia Point 10 km away from Netarhat is known for its best sunset. According to local tales, during the colonial period, an English resident named Magnolia fell in love with a local peasant. But literally driven to the edge by society, she committed suicide by jumping off the cliff.
Since then the place became known as Magnolia Point. It is home to many orchards growing pears. Sunrise Point are known for sunrise at mornings. Also worth visiting is Lower Ghaghri Falls situated 10 km away from Netarhat and Koel river View Point is 3 kms away from Netarhat. Among other places worth visiting is Suga Bandh waterfalls situated 70km away from Netarhat and is a picnic spot for locals and Sadni Falls 35 kms away. Netarhat famous for its ropeway to hills and lake, is also the staging point for Betla National Park situated 94 km away.
Its the first national parks in India to become a tiger reserve under Project Tiger. Palamu Tiger Reserve is 64km away from Netarhat. A popular picnic point in winter, Netarhat is a worth visiting place for people of all age. Tourist can also go for trek through the Pine forest, and enjoy the journey as you’d make friends with nature. It will be good if #tourist use transport of their own. The best place to stay in Netarhat is definitely the tourist lodge run by the state tourism. Aptly named, Prabhat Vihar offers the best view of the sunrise across the hills. Besides there are several hotels and lodges that offer accommodation at affordable prices.
