HAZARIBAGH
ABOUT HAZARIBAGH:
- Hazaribagh, literally meaning ‘thousand gardens’, is a fine health and hill resort, perched on the central plateau at a height of 2,019 feet.
- Picturesque town surrounded by thickly wooded hills is also noted for its salubrious climate.
MODE OF COMMUNICATION:
- Airport: Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi (IXR), 97 kms away from Hazaribagh. Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna (PAT), 230 kms away from Hazaribagh.
- Rail: Hazaribagh Road Railway Station, Hazaribagh Road, 65 kms away from Hazaribagh.
- Road: Well connected with road
SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:
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SCENIC SITE |
Canary Hills Tilaiya
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HOLY CENTRE |
Bishnugarh Rajrappa |
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WILDLIFE |
Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary |
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PARK & GARDENS |
Canary Hills |
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WATERFALLS |
Bishnugarh |
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LAKES |
Hazaribagh Lake |
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS |
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For more information visit https://hazaribag.nic.in/
ATTRACTIONS OF HAZARIBAGH
Hazaribagh Lake:
- It is a popular picnic spot.
- Water sports facilities are available.
Canary Hills:
- It has a well – laid out park, three small lakes and an observation tower.
- One can enjoy fine view of Hazaribagh and its surroundings from the top of the hill.
Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Scenic Sanctuary sprawls over an area of 184 sq. kms.
- Amidst low hilly terrain with thick tropical forest and grass meadows.
- Thickly wooded hills are a haven to rich and varied animal life.
- Key fauna – wild bear, nilgai, sambar, chital, barking deer, sloth bear, leopard and tiger etc.
- Best time to visit October to November and February to March.
ATTRACTIONS AROUND HAZARIBAGH
Bishnugarh:
- 41 kms away from Hazaribagh town.
- Famous for a waterfall located about 15 kms from here.
- There is also an ancient shrine of goddess Bhagwati Mahamaya at Bansao.
Rajrappa:
- 68 kms away from Hazaribagh town.
- Holy site on the confluence of Damodar and Bhera Rivers is famous for the temple of Maa Chhina Mastika Devi.
- A large fair is held on Makar Sankaranti (January) and during the ‘Kali Puja’ festival many rituals and ceremonies are performed.
- Bhera River plunges down from a height of 20 feet and merges with Damodar River, forming a spectacular falls.
Tilaiya:
- Dam on the Patna – Ranchi highway, 63 kms away from Hazaribagh town.
- It was built under the Damodar Valley Scheme and is a fine picnic spot.
