:Tourism in Jharkhand

Parasnath, Baidyanath Dham, Rajrappa, Jagannath Temple and Dewri Temple are major religious places.{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/70597/top-five-temples-of-jharkhand| title=5 Must-Visit Temples in Jharkhand|website=outlookindia}}{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ranchi/tourists-discover-jharkhand/story-nhkaXu7zVfEYXcLsuOnsbI.html| title=Jharkhand registers 385% increase in foreign tourist visits|website=hindustantimes.com}} The Bhadrakali temple in Itkhori built in 9th century A.D. The Buddhist stupas of Itkhori goes backs to 200 BC. It is holy place for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/cop-picket-plan-for-temple/cid/1341266| title=Cop picket plan for temple|website=telegraphindia}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/deciphering-the-past/article23840307.ece| title=Deciphering the past|website=thehindu}}

The Kapilnath Temple built by King Ram Shah in 1643 in another pilgrim place in Jharkhand.{{cite news|url=https://www.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2021/10/2/kapilnath-temple-of-nagar-sisai.php|title=वास्तुशिल्प और स्थापत्य कला का अद्भुत उदाहरण है सिसई का कपिलनाथ मंदिर|publisher=hindusthansamachar|date=2 October 2021|access-date=28 September 2022}}

The Rankini Temple of Jadugora, built in 1947–50, is famous in Jharkhand as well as in Odisha, Bengal and Bihar.{{Cite web |title=मां रंकिणी का पाषाण और जागृत रूप, जानिए मां की महिमा |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/jharkhand/state/east-singhbhum/importance-of-mata-rankani-temple-in-jamshedpur/jh20201024054741151 |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=ETV Bharat News|date=24 October 2020 }}

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Netarhat is a hill station in the state.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/autumn-of-thrill-at-netarhat/cid/1670312| title=Autumn of thrill at hill station of Netarhat|website=telegraphindia.com}}{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/69239/a-guide-to-netarhat-jharkhands-secret-hill-station| title=Netarhat: Jharkhand's Secret Hill Station|website=www.outlookindia.com}}{{cite news|url=https://www.india.com/news-travel/netarhat-is-home-to-innumerable-waterfalls-and-unlimited-peace-3591554/| title=Netarhat is Home to Innumerable Waterfalls And Unlimited Peace|website=india.com}} Parasnath is the highest mountain peak in the state of Jharkhand, and is intervisible with Mount Everest over 450 km to the north{{Cite web|url=http://www.viewfinderpanoramas.org/panoramas/ASIA/EVEREST-South.gif|title=View from Mt. Everest looking south.|website=ViewfinderPanoramas.org|access-date=30 November 2020|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102081646/http://viewfinderpanoramas.org/panoramas/ASIA/EVEREST-South.gif|url-status=dead}}

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{{main list|List of waterfalls in Jharkhand}}

There are several waterfalls in Jharkhand. They are as follows:

• Dassam Falls, Ranchi district
• Hirni Falls, West Singhbhum
• Hundru Falls, Ranchi district
• Jonha Falls, Ranchi district
• Lodh Falls, Latehar district
• Lower Ghaghri Falls, Latehar district
• Panchghagh Falls, Khunti district
• Rajrappa, Ramgarh district
• Sadni Falls, Gumla district
• Sita Falls, Ramgarh district
• Usri Falls, Giridih district

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There are several dams in state. They are as follows:

• Getalsud Dam
• Kanke Dam
• Khandoli Dam
• Konar Dam
• Massanjore Dam
• Maithon Dam
• Panchet Dam
• Patratu Dam
• Tenughat Dam
• Chandil Dam

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There are several reservoirs or lakes in state. They are as follows:

• Dimna Lake
• Hazaribagh Jheel{{Cite news |title=Top 5 tourist places in Jharkhand |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/top-stories/5-tourist-places-of-jharkhand-must-visit-once-in-your-life-swt |access-date=10 June 2024 |work=Prabhat Khabar}}
• Raja Talab

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Jharkhand is known as land of forest. There are several Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks including Betla National Park, Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary, Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary and Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary.{{Cite web|url=http://natureconservation.in/list-of-national-parks-and-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-jharkhand/|title=List of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Jharkhand - NatureConservation.in|date=2016-06-17|website=NatureConservation.in|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-17}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.india9.com/i9show/-Jharkhand/Palkot/Palkot-Wildlife-Sanctuary-68141.htm|title=Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary|date=8 December 2015|website=india9|access-date=18 September 2019}}

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The state of Jharkhand has rich and vibrant tradition. It is known for its local festival of Karam, Sohrai, Phagua, Tusu and Sarhul.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7PWhBQAAQBAJ&q=Jharkhand+General+Knowledge+festivals&pg=PA53|title=Jharkhand General Knowledge|first=Dr C. L.|last=Khanna|date=1 September 2010|publisher=Upkar Prakashan|access-date=3 February 2019|via=Google Books|isbn=9788174822468}}

There are several folk dance in State including Jhumair, Domkach, Chhau, Firkal and Mundari dance, which represent its ancient heritage.{{cite web|url=http://jharkhandtourism.gov.in/content/explore/art|title=Welcome :: Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.|website=Jharkhandtourism.gov.in|access-date=3 February 2019|archive-date=5 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805212613/http://jharkhandtourism.gov.in/content/explore/art|url-status=dead}}

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File:Firkal slowly decaying martial dance of ChotaNagpur of Jharkhand performed at Central Park Delhi IMG 0934 02.jpg dancers of Jharkhand]]

Famous dishes of the state include Chhilka Roti, Malpua, Pitha, Dhooska, Arsa roti, Dudhauri, and Panipuri (Gupchup).{{Cite news|url=https://greatindianfood.in/10-dishes-cuisine-jharkhand-must-try-least-life/|title=10 Dishes of Cuisine of Jharkhand you must try at least once in Life|date=30 September 2016|newspaper=Great Indian Food|language=en-US|access-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203080725/https://greatindianfood.in/10-dishes-cuisine-jharkhand-must-try-least-life/|archive-date=3 February 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.jharkhandtourism.in/artculture/cuisines.htm |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170127202426if_/http://www.jharkhandtourism.in/artculture/cuisines.htm |archive-date=27 January 2017 |title=Jharkhand Tourism - Cuisines |website=Jharkhandtourism.in |access-date=2 February 2017 }}

There are several archaeological sites in state which are:

• Cave Paintings, Isko, Hazaribagh district{{cite news |title=Cave paintings lie in neglect |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1080313/jsp/jharkhand/story_9013558.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906124608/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1080313/jsp/jharkhand/story_9013558.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 September 2018 |work=The Telegraph |date=13 March 2008}}
• Megalith Prehistoric Monument, Pakri Barwadih, Hazaribagh district{{cite web|url=https://indroyc.com/2017/12/04/punkri-barwadih-megaliths/|title=Ancient megaliths of Hazaribagh|first=Indrajit Roy|last=Choudhury|date=3 December 2017|website=Indroyc.com|access-date=3 February 2019|archive-date=17 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917083342/https://indroyc.com/2017/12/04/punkri-barwadih-megaliths/|url-status=dead}}
• Palamu Forts, Palamu district
• Maluti, Dumka district
• Navratangarh, Gumla district

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There are several museums in State which have preserved ancient artifacts discovered from state such as Stone tools, terracotta and sculpture.

• Ranchi Science Centre, Ranchi
• State Museum Hotwar, Ranchi
• Tribal Research Institute and Museum, Ranchi
• Sanskriti Museum & Art Gallery, Hazaribagh

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File:McCluskieganj station.jpg|McCluskieganj

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• List of Monuments of National Importance in Jharkhand

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