Tripnomadic/India

Attractions

Scenic beauty

Altitude

604 m

STD Code

6546

Best Season

Winters, October to April

State/Code

Hazaribagh/825301

LANGUAGES

Santali and Hindi

OVERVIEW

Hazaribagh Travel Guide

Belongs to the state Jharkhand, Hazaribagh is recognized well as the health resort. The name Hazaribagh factually translates to the thousand gardens. The city is situated at an elevation of 200 ft. Jharkhand consists of approx. 45% of forest covers & hence the entire area of the city is loaded with surroundings of lush green.

This place has plentiful flora & fauna. The town is located on the north-eastern side of the Chotanagpur plateau. Being of highly religious consequence, the place has fascinating scenic charm. The city has also found its place in Indian history. Apart from being dwelling for several Jain temples, the city also served as the cantonment for several years during British-Raj. So, the old city of the city happens to be a well-planned city. Here is the list of top places to visit when exploring the hill-town of Hazaribagh –

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Best Tourists Places In Hazaribagh

  • Hazaribagh National Park
  • Canary Hills
  • Rajrappa Temple

Hazaribagh National Park

Located in Jharkhand, Hazaribagh National Park is the oldest wildlife sanctuary in India. The park was established in the year 1954 having the objective of conserving wildlife & offering a home for endangered and rare species of flora & fauna. The place has a landscape that is full of sheer hills, thick tropical forest, spectacular countryside, & attractive meadows. The place is located at a distance of nineteen kilometers from Hazaribagh & 135 kilometers away from Ranchi. The best part about visiting the national park & wildlife sanctuary is that all its interiors are well-connected by the internal roads of 111 kilometers which are constructed in such a way that animals don’t get obstructed as they go about their daily business. Hop in for jeep safaris, climb to the watchtowers, & enjoy the magnificent wildlife & natural aesthetics of this national park. The beautiful amalgamation of nature & wildlife will make exploring this place a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There are several tigers in this relatively low sanctuary, you can spot several other animals like Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, & Wild Boar.

Canary Hills

And as you climb uphill walking past the tranquil dense forest enriched with lush greenery, & the lake you will reach a spot that has a superb view of eastern Hazaribagh. The place is meant for the individuals exploring for the escapade from the ever-growing propel of cities. There is the option of driving upwards hill to the rest house & get the view of western Hazaribagh, the main town.

Rajrappa Temple

An important temple dedicated to the Goddess Chinnamastaka, Rajrappa Temple stands at the merger of rivers Damodar & Bhairavi. The River Bhairavi merges with the River Damodar falling from the height of 30 feet. This in turn results in the beautiful waterfall which is in the vicinity of the temple. The waterfalls are a well-known picnic spot due to their charming beauty & also have allowed boating activities which are favorite amongst the visitors. This temple is well-known for its headless idol & the practice of Bali is still the custom here. Apart from the major divinity, there are idols of ten other divinities here. The temple has historical importance & draws a large number of devotees on daily basis.