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	==Pilgrim places==		==Pilgrim places==
	[[Parasnath]], [[Baidyanath Temple\|Baidyanath Dham]], [[Rajrappa]], [[Jagannath Temple, Ranchi\|Jagannath Temple]] and [[~~Maa Dewri Temple\|~~Dewri Temple]] are major religious places.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> The Bhadrakali temple in [[Itkhori Block\|Itkhori]] built in 9th century A.D. The ~~buddisht~~ stupas of Itkhori goes backs to 200 BC. It is holy place for Hindus, ~~Buddisht~~ and ~~Jain~~.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/cop-picket-plan-for-temple/cid/1341266\| title=Cop picket plan for temple\|website=telegraphindia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/deciphering-the-past/article23840307.ece\| title=Deciphering the past\|website=thehindu}}</ref>		[[Parasnath]], [[Baidyanath Temple\|Baidyanath Dham]], [[Rajrappa]], [[Jagannath Temple, Ranchi\|Jagannath Temple]] and [[Dewri Temple]] are major religious places.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> The Bhadrakali temple in [[Itkhori Block\|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.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/cop-picket-plan-for-temple/cid/1341266\| title=Cop picket plan for temple\|website=telegraphindia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/deciphering-the-past/article23840307.ece\| title=Deciphering the past\|website=thehindu}}</ref> The [[Rankini Temple, Jadugora\|Rankini Temple]] of [[Jadugora]], built in 1947-50, is famous in [[Jharkhand]] as well as in [[Odisha]], [[West Bengal\|Bengal]] and [[Bihar]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>
	[[File:Baba Dham.jpg\|thumb\|Pyramid shaped ''Shikhara'' of the temple, [[Baidyanath Temple]]]]		[[File:Baba Dham.jpg\|thumb\|Pyramid shaped ''Shikhara'' of the temple, [[Baidyanath Temple]]]]
	[[File:Sikharji_jalmandir.jpg\|thumb\|Jal Mandir at [[Shikharji]], [[Parasnath]]]]		[[File:Sikharji_jalmandir.jpg\|thumb\|Jal Mandir at [[Shikharji]], [[Parasnath]]]]
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	==Dams==		==Dams==
			There are several dams in state. They are as follows:
	*[[Getalsud Dam]]		*[[Getalsud Dam]]
	*[[Kanke\|Kanke Dam]]		*[[Kanke\|Kanke Dam]]
	*[[Khandoli Dam]]		*[[Khandoli Dam]]
	*[[Konar Dam]]		*[[Konar Dam]]
			*[[Massanjore Dam]]
	*[[Maithon Dam]]		*[[Maithon Dam]]
	*[[Panchet Dam]]		*[[Panchet Dam]]
	*[[Tenughat Dam]]		*[[Tenughat Dam]]
			*[[Chandil Dam]]
	[[File:Kanke Dam - Ranchi 9308.JPG\|thumb\|[[Kanke\|Kanke Dam]]]]		[[File:Kanke Dam - Ranchi 9308.JPG\|thumb\|[[Kanke\|Kanke Dam]]]]
			[[File:IMG massanjore dam dumka.jpg\|thumb\|Sunrise view at [[Massanjore Dam]]]]
	[[File:Maithon Dam.jpg\|thumb\|Sunset at [[Maithon Dam]]]]		[[File:Maithon Dam.jpg\|thumb\|Sunset at [[Maithon Dam]]]]

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	==Culture==		==Culture==
	The state of Jharkhand has rich and vibrant tradition. It is known for its local festival of [[Karam (festival)\|Karam]], [[Sohrai]], [[Holi\|Phagua]], ~~Tussu, Vaha~~ and Sarhul.<ref>{{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}}</ref>		The state of Jharkhand has rich and vibrant tradition. It is known for its local festival of [[Karam (festival)\|Karam]], [[Sohrai]], [[Holi\|Phagua]], [[Tusu Festival\|Tusu]] and [[Sarhul]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>
	There are several folk dance in State including [[Jhumair]], [[Domkach]], [[Chhau dance\|Chhau]] and Mundari dance, which represent its ancient heritage.<ref>{{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}}</ref>		There are several folk dance in State including [[Jhumair]], [[Domkach]], [[Chhau dance\|Chhau]] and Mundari dance, which represent its ancient heritage.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
	[[File:Karam puja in jharkhand.jpg\|thumb\|[[Karam (festival)\|Karam festival]] in [[Jharkhand]]]]		[[File:Karam puja in jharkhand.jpg\|thumb\|[[Karam (festival)\|Karam festival]] in [[Jharkhand]]]]
	Famous dishes of the state include ~~Chirka~~ roti, [[Malpua]], ~~Pittha~~, ~~Dhuska~~, Arsa roti, Dudhauri, ~~[[Litti (cuisine)\|Litti Chokha]]~~ and [[Panipuri]] (Gupchup).<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref>		[[File:Chhau Dancers.jpg\|thumb\|[[Chhau dance\|Chhau]] dancers in village of Jharkhand]]
			Famous dishes of the state include Chilka roti, [[Malpua]], [[Pitha]], [[Dhooska]], Arsa roti, Dudhauri, and [[Panipuri]] (Gupchup).<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref>

	==Archaeological sites and heritage==		==Archaeological sites and heritage==
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	~~File:Patratu , Jharkhand, INDIA.jpg\|[[Patratu\|Patratu valley]]~~
	File:Maa Chhinnamasta Temple.jpg\|[[Rajrappa]]		File:Maa Chhinnamasta Temple.jpg\|[[Rajrappa]]
	File:McCluskieganj station.jpg\|[[McCluskieganj]]		File:McCluskieganj station.jpg\|[[McCluskieganj]]

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'''Tourism in Jharkhand''' refers to tourism in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Jharkhand]]. Jharkhand is known for its waterfalls, hills and holy places.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/jharkhand/tourism.html| title=Places to Visit in Jharkhand|website=www.mapsofindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nyoooz.com/features/travel/adventure-capital-of-the-east-jharkhand-will-drive-you-crazy.html/249/| title=Adventure capital of the east, Jharkhand will drive you crazy|website=nyoooz.com}}</ref>

==Pilgrim places==
[[Parasnath]], [[Baidyanath Temple|Baidyanath Dham]], [[Rajrappa]], [[Jagannath Temple, Ranchi|Jagannath Temple]] and [[Maa Dewri Temple|Dewri Temple]] are major religious places.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> The Bhadrakali temple in [[Itkhori Block|Itkhori]] built in 9th century A.D. The buddisht stupas of Itkhori goes backs to 200 BC. It is holy place for Hindus, Buddisht and Jain.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/cop-picket-plan-for-temple/cid/1341266| title=Cop picket plan for temple|website=telegraphindia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/deciphering-the-past/article23840307.ece| title=Deciphering the past|website=thehindu}}</ref>
[[File:Baba Dham.jpg|thumb|Pyramid shaped ''Shikhara'' of the temple, [[Baidyanath Temple]]]]
[[File:Sikharji_jalmandir.jpg|thumb|Jal Mandir at [[Shikharji]], [[Parasnath]]]]
[[File:IMGJagannathpur Temple.jpg|thumb|[[Jagannath Temple, Ranchi|Jagannath Temple]]]]
[[File:Maa Dewri Mandir.jpg|thumb|[[Maa Dewri Temple|Dewri Temple]]]]

==Hill Station==
[[Netarhat]] is a hill station in the state.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/autumn-of-thrill-at-netarhat/cid/1670312| title=Autumn of thrill at hill station of Netarhat|website=telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> [[Parasnath]] is the highest mountain peak in the state of Jharkhand, and is intervisible with Mount Everest over 450 km to the north<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viewfinderpanoramas.org/panoramas/ASIA/EVEREST-South.gif|title=View from Mt. Everest looking south.|website=ViewfinderPanoramas.org}}</ref>
[[File:Sunset in netarhatt, jharkhand.jpg|thumb|Sunset in [[Netarhat]]]]
[[File:View of shikharji from road towards parasnath railway station.JPG|thumb|View of shikharji from [[Parasnath]]]]

==Waterfalls of Jharkhand==
There are several waterfalls in state. 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]]
[[File:Jonha_falls.jpg|thumb|[[Jonha Falls]]]]
[[File:Dassam falls.jpg|thumb|[[Dassam Falls]]]]
[[File:Sita falls 054.jpg|thumb|[[Sita Falls]]]]

==Dams==
*[[Getalsud Dam]]
*[[Kanke|Kanke Dam]]
*[[Khandoli Dam]]
*[[Konar Dam]]
*[[Maithon Dam]]
*[[Panchet Dam]]
*[[Tenughat Dam]]
[[File:Kanke Dam - Ranchi 9308.JPG|thumb|[[Kanke|Kanke Dam]]]]
[[File:Maithon Dam.jpg|thumb|Sunset at [[Maithon Dam]]]]

== Wildlife and national parks ==
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]], [[Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary]] and [[Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary]].<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
[[File:RAJNI.jpg|thumb|A female [[Indian Elephant]] at Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary]]
[[File:Where to Go.jpg|thumb|[[Crested serpent eagle]] at Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary]]

==Culture==
The state of Jharkhand has rich and vibrant tradition. It is known for its local festival of [[Karam (festival)|Karam]], [[Sohrai]], [[Holi|Phagua]], Tussu, Vaha and Sarhul.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
There are several folk dance in State including [[Jhumair]], [[Domkach]], [[Chhau dance|Chhau]] and Mundari dance, which represent its ancient heritage.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
[[File:Karam puja in jharkhand.jpg|thumb|[[Karam (festival)|Karam festival]] in [[Jharkhand]]]]
Famous dishes of the state include Chirka roti, [[Malpua]], Pittha, Dhuska, Arsa roti, Dudhauri, [[Litti (cuisine)|Litti Chokha]] and [[Panipuri]] (Gupchup).<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref>

==Archaeological sites and heritage==
There are several archaeological sites in state which are:
* Cave Paintings, Isko, [[Hazaribagh district]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Cave paintings lie in neglect |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1080313/jsp/jharkhand/story_9013558.jsp |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=13 March 2008}}</ref>
* Megalith Prehistoric Monument, Pakri Barwadih, [[Hazaribagh district]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[Palamu Forts]], [[Palamu district]]
*[[Maluti]], [[Dumka district]]
*[[Navratangarh]], [[Gumla district]]
[[File:Nawratan gadh.jpg|thumb|[[Navratangarh]]]]
[[File:Palamu quila 1.jpg|thumb|[[Palamu Forts]]]]

==Museums==
There are several museums in State which have preserved ancient artifacts discovered from state such as Stone tools, teracotta and sculpture.
*[[Ranchi Science Centre]], [[Ranchi]]
*[[State Museum Hotwar]], [[Ranchi]]
*[[Tribal Research Institute and Museum]], [[Ranchi]]
*[[Sanskriti Museum & Art Gallery]], [[Hazaribagh]]

==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="145">
File:Patratu , Jharkhand, INDIA.jpg|[[Patratu|Patratu valley]]
File:Maa Chhinnamasta Temple.jpg|[[Rajrappa]]
File:McCluskieganj station.jpg|[[McCluskieganj]]
File:Ushri falls.JPG|[[Usri Falls]]
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[List of Monuments of National Importance in Jharkhand]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Jharkhand}}

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