Jharkhand Travel Maps & Information Guide

Jharkhand is a state in Eastern India which, according to Jharkhand maps, shares its border with Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal to the north, south and east respectively; and Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh to the west. 

Jharkhand tourism India centers on a laid back and relaxing break exploring the Chhota Nagpur Plateau, religious tourism through pilgrimages and visit to holy temples, and an exciting experience of wildlife.

Jharkhand travel India dubs this city for its richness in mineral wealth. 

It is largely an industrial state where iron, coal, uranium and other minerals are mined and produced. 

This, however, does not diminish Jharkhand’s richness in natural beauty and wonderful things to do for the visitor. 

Look at your Jharkhand travel maps for the Betla National Park in Palamu district and Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary in Hazaribagh which will give you glimpses of untouched forests, and if you are lucky, of some wildlife including the Asian elephant and tigers. 

Jharkhand tourism India is also widely popular for the state capital Ranchi, which is the summer capital of Bihar during the British rule. 

Jharkhand travel maps will point you to the beautiful waterfalls that abound in the region such as Hirni, Jonha, Hundru and Dassam Falls.  

Hundru falls is a favorite picnic spot which Jharkhand maps describe as 45 km drive from Ranchi.

Pilgrimage sites and holy places also dot Jharkhand travel India. 

As you would see in your Jharkhand travel maps, the Jagannath Temple, built in the 17th century on a hilltop in Ranchi, replicates the Hindu Puri temple in Orissa while the Parasnath Hill in Hazaribagh is one of the most sacred places for Jains. 

You can also make your adventure to the hill-station of Netarhat.  Jharkhand maps will help you find directions to the Chhotanagpur Hills and off the Ranchi-Hazaribah Highway. 

A popular summer getaway, you can enjoy the place for nice peaceful walks, picnics at the Burhaga Falls and marvel at the wonderful sunset from Magnolia Point.