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FACTS Climate
(Degree C.): Summer
- Max: 33, Min: 14,
Winter - Max: 15,
Min: 0 | Best Season:
April - October |
Languages Spoken:
Pahari, Hindi and
English | Capital:
Ranchi
Overview:
Although tourism as
an industry is still
in the making in this
newfound state, the
land represents a
heady mix of tourist
attractions in Jharkhand
ranging from hills,
waterfalls, lakes,
to mineral springs,
wild life sanctuaries,
pilgrimage centres
and a soothing climate.
Its blissfully remote
and tranquil nature
in midst of a charming
climate is difficult
to ignore. What completes
the attraction of
the Jharkhand are
the Adivasis who predominate
the plateau with their
lovable and cheerful
race.
Geography
of Jharkhand:
The plateau on which
most of Jharkhand
is spread out is called
Chotanagpur. Jharkhand
is bordered by Bihar
to the north, Uttar
Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
to the west, Orissa
to the south, and
West Bengal to the
east. Damodar, North
Koyel, Maurakshi,
Barakar, South Koyel,
Ajay, Karkai and Subarnarekha
are the major rivers
of Jharkhand.
 History
of Jharkhand:
According to popular
belief, Raja Jai Singh
Deo of Orissa had
declared himself the
ruler of Jharkhand
in the 13th century.
In post-Independence
era, the Jharkhand
Mukti Morcha started
a regular agitation
which impelled the
government to establish
the Jharkhand Area
Autonomous Council
in 1995 and finally
a full-fledged State.
Ultimately the territory
of Jharkhand was carved
out of Bihar. On 15th
November, 2000, Jharkhand
was given a separate
entity and a new name
which literally means
'the territory of
forests'.
 Tourist
Places Jharkhand:
Ranchi, the capital
city of Jharkhand
is the most important
city in terms of tourist's
inflow. The other
important cities of
Jharkhand include
Dhanbad, Bokaro, Netrahat,
Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh
and Deoghar. All these
cities house a number
of attractions for
tourists. Forests
and woodlands cover
a significant 29 percent
of the state. Asian
elephant, tiger and
bison are among the
inhabitants of these
forests. Betla National
Park in Palamu district
and Hazaribagh Wildlife
Sanctuary have a rich
variety of flora and
fauna. The famous
places of pilgrimage
in Jharkhand are Rajrappa,
Parasnath, Sun Temple,
Baidyanathdham (Deoghar),
Jagannathpur Temple
and Hill, Anjangram
and many more.
Fairs &
Festivals of Jharkhand:
Known for its rich
and diverse culture,
Jharkhand is home
to large number of
fairs and festivals
celebrated throughout
the year Kunda Mela
held at the time of
Phalgun Shivratri
and Chatra Mela held
during Durga Puja
are the major festivals
of Jharkhand. Kolhaiya
Mela, Tutilawa Mela,
Lawalong Mela, Belqada
Mela, Sangharo Mela
are some of the other
important fairs and
festivals in Jharkhand.
Cuisine
in Jharkhand:
Wheat and rice are
staple food of Jharkhand,
beside, people like
dal (lentils) in their
meal. Majority of
the people are vegetarian.
Vegetables are grown
in abundance and cooked
in a variety. A regular
meal of the people
here consists of dal,
bhat (rice), phulka
(roti), tarkari (sabzi)
and achar (pickles).
Few of the popular
dishes of Jharkhand
include Khichdi, Aloo
Chokha, Jhingni ki
sabzi, Besan (Gatte)
ki sabzi, Kala- Chana
Ghoomni, Chana daal
ki kachree, Thekua
(Dessert), Mitha Khaja
(Dessert), Pua, Til
Barfi, Litti, Forsuran
(ole) chutney and
Pittha. Dishes and
drinks made from Sattu
(powered gram) are
very popular among
the people of Jharkhand.
Shopping
in Jharkhand:
Jharkhand offers a
lot of variety in
tribal handicrafts
to the shoppers. Some
of the must buy items
of the state include
Wood craft, Bamboo
works, Metal work,
Stone carving, Paitkar
paintings and Ornaments.
The stone carving
and Paitkar Paintings
are some of the rare
handicrafts of the
Jharkhand.
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