JHARKHAND

OVERVIEW

The hype, the glitter, the urban settings and even five star hospitality are conspicuous by its absence in this state. Not with standing all these, the ripple of the falls as they cascade down steep mountain slopes seem as mighty as Lord Shiva's Tandav. History stands still amidst the serenity of hundreds of years old rich teak forests of Saranda that have witnessed the rise and fall of the British Empire.

Jharkhand, formerly a part of United Bihar became the 28th State of India on 15th November 2000. The capital of Jharkhand is Ranchi.

Jharkhand is a mineral rich state, having most of big industries of United Bihar. There are two major steel plants- Tata Steel at Jamshedpur and SAIL at Bokaro, several coal mines fields, Heavy Engineering plant at Ranchi, a big fertilizer plant at Sindri and several industrial establishment based on minerals in this state.

Jharkhand state is full of evergreen forests, wild life sanctuaries, lakes, waterfalls, health and holiday resorts and a wide range of scenic beauty for tourists. The State's Chota Nagpur plateau presents a rolling hills area, dense forests, several waterfalls and many springs with mineral waters.

Jharkhand state is not only a state of abundant evergreen forests or wildlife or waterfalls but also a state of important pilgrimage destinations. The famous places of pilgrimage are Rajrappa, Parasnath, Sun Temple, Baidyanathdham (Deoghar), Jagannathpur Temple and Hill, Anjangram and many more.

Jharkhand also is developing Ecotourism and Organic Farming destinations, where quite a few villages are turning as eco tourism destinations, and farms being converted to Organic Farming.

Fast Facts

Area: 79,714 Sq. Km

Capital: Ranchi

Climate: Pleasant and equable throughout the year.

Clothing : Summer - Light Cottons

Winter - Heavy woollens.

Languages spoken

Santhali, Mundari, Kurukh, Khortha, Nagpuria, Sadri, Khariya, Panchparagnia, Ho, Malto, Karmali, Bhojpuri, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali

Best Time to visit

February to April