Adventures in Jharkhand

Jharkhand's plateau, with its waterfalls, forests and rocky hills, has long been a training ground for India's mountaineers.

Rock climbing and mountaineering

The Tata Steel Adventure Foundation in Jamshedpur, long led by the Everest climber Bachendri Pal, runs climbing and adventure courses on the rocks of the Dalma hills and elsewhere.

Waterfalls

Around Ranchi are Hundru Falls on the Subarnarekha, Dassam Falls and Jonha Falls, all at their best after the monsoon.

Hills and forests

Netarhat, a hill station on the plateau, is known for its sunrise and sunset viewpoints. Betla National Park, in the Palamau Tiger Reserve, offers jeep safaris to see elephants, bison and deer.

Water sports

Patratu valley, with its winding road and reservoir near Ranchi, has boating and water sports.

Sources

Government of Jharkhand: official portal
Jharkhand Forest Department: Government of Jharkhand
Indian Mountaineering Foundation: New Delhi: climbing and trekking in the Indian Himalaya

Plan a trip to Jharkhand

Places in Jharkhand for adventure, from our list of places to visit:

Dassam Falls – best time: July to October, when the falls are full; October to February for picnics
Hundru Falls – best time: July to October
Netarhat – best time: October to March; sunrise and sunset views are clearest in winter
Parasnath – best time: October to March

Places to visit in Jharkhand, with the best time to visit and official booking for each place. More: Jharkhand Wildlife, Jharkhand Festivals, Jharkhand Cuisine, Jharkhand Culture.