Incredible HAZARIBAG

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“ It’s our priority to make an internaonal tourist hub. We will develop all the beauful places in the state into tourist aracons. Once this is done, Jharkhand will aract tourists not only from but from all over the world. ” Shri. Raghubar Das Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand

Konar Dam onar, the second of the four mul-purpose dams included in the first phase of the Damodar Valley Project, is situated Kin the Hazaribag district, about 42 km east of Hazaribag in block.

Megalith he Pakri Barwadih (a famous coal belt) Megalith site is well known for Megaliths. Situated in Barkagoan at 25 km in TSouth West of Hazaribag, this site houses over 20 Megalithic Stones that indicate its being the burial place in the Iron Age. (1500 BC). Two Megaliths standing in close proximity to each other provide a good view of equinox. People gather from around the world to watch it on the days of equinox.

Buddhist Site Pakri Barwadih, he Pakri Barwadih, Buddhist site is located 25 km south west in the Barkagaon block of Hazaribag. There are about 50 TBuddhist stones sculptures dang back to the Pala period (9-12 cent. AD). The stones relic of stupas with carved rthankaras are kept in a hillock in a sacred grove of trees (Sarna).

ISCO Rock art he village of ISCO perched on the Sa Range in the Barkagaon Block is located at 45 km from Hazaribag towards Tthe east. It is famous for rock caves, which dates back to Meso-Chalcolithic period (10000 to 4000 BC) . It has been officially cerfied by the Prehistory Department of the Archaeological Survey of India. One big cave resembles the hood of a Cobra and therefore is called Kohbara.

Nautangwa rock art he Nautangwa Pahar rockart is located 46 km in the Mahudi Range in Block South West of . It is painted Tin red haemate colour on grey sandstone rock across a long gallery with white depicng sck-figures and mandalas and is believed to be of more recent orgin. Nautangwa-II has three hand stampings which are painted and filled in with lines.

Sekha Badasi, Hazaribag he Sekha Badasi Buddhist temple is located 10 km east of Hazaribag close to the Silwar range on the Road. TThe site dates back to Pala-sena period (9-12 cent. AD) with statues of , , Shiv-Parwa and Vove Stupas.

Temples of he temples of Ichak are situated 17 km north of Hazaribag. This temple town was the seat of Rajas since 1772. Under Tthe patronage of Raja Tej Singh were built over a hundred temples the famous among them being Budhiya Mandir Lohri.

Badam Fort he Badam Fort is located 46 km to the south in the Barkagaon Block of Hazaribag on the banks of Badam Triver. Padma Fort t 27 km from Hazaribagh is located the famous Padma Fortwith Rani Pokhar and Shivgadh Gate being its main Aaracons. It also possesses a photo gallery displaying the history of Raja of Ramgarh.

Wildlife Sanctuary azaribag Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 25 km South from Hazaribag Town. It boasts of sheltering elephants, Hsambar, panthers, spoed deer, ratel, wolves, pythons, and Gaur, apart from being a heaven for beauful birds. The total area is about 150 square miles with a dense forest which harbours a variety of flora and fauna. The visitors can't leave this place without being spellbound by its beauty and variety.

Khovar and Sohrai Art he Khovar is primarily a wedding art. The walls of Khovar room (The bridal room) painted profusely showing the deep Tunderstanding of local culture. The Sohrai is the other kind of village painng done during the winter harvest in which the painngs are painted using cloth swabs or chewed twigs of the local Saal forest tree used for brushing their teeth by the villagers. Just a walk through the town will enable a visitor to have a glimpse of these painngs over a number of walls around the town. Hazaribag is called a "Town of speaking walls" by its populace displaying the import of Khovar and Sohrai painngs.

Narsingh Sthan his is an important spot of religious tourism, located 6 km away from Hazaribag, on Barkagaon road in Khapriama Tvillage. Idol of Lord Narsingh (Lord ) is worshipped and in Garbhargriha is installed a lingam. There are other temples also such as those of Dashavatar, Surya Dev, Maa and Hanumanji. About 200 devotees throng to this place daily. Many religious ceremonies are held here around the year. A big fair is held here on Kark Purnima.

Panch Mandir ne of the prime aracons of Hazaribag is Panch Mandir Temple. The spire of the temple is visible from various Oparts of the town. This famous temple has been built without the use of cement. The temple is built with Chuna, Shrki, Lenls and Jaggery. Foundaon of temple is so strong that in the earthquake of 1930 almost all buildings of the town perished except this temple which stands tall ll today. With the imposing architecture it is a sparking marvel of Hazaribag.

Silwar Hill ilwar Hill is located on the Hazaribag-Bagodar road five miles away from Hazaribag. Lapped in the lush green Shill stands a famous temple of the sacred triumvirate of Lord Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra. Picnikers throng in large number at Silwar.

Barso Pani arso Pani is located at a distance of around 47 km, at the Jhikjhor Bas located on the Barkagon-Hendegiri Road. BThe district headquarters is around 50 km while Barkagaon block is at 17 km from this site that remains hidden inside the forest. Nestled in the lush green forest this place is popular for the semi-formed cave, with which a myth is associated. It is believed that when one claps or shouts "Barso Pani" the cave starts drizzling.

Raj Derwah aj Derwah is a beautiful spot at the center of the wild life sanctuary. Situated in the thick of the Jungle. It is six Rmiles from Hazaribag-Barhi Road. The forest bunglow offering good accommodation is helpful for a wholesome stay. A water tower adds to the beauty of the site. This is an ideal picnic spot.

Canary Hill t is about 3 km from the Hazaribag town. There is a Dak Bungalow on the top of the hill. There is another hill Iadjacent to this hill. One may have the bird's eye view of Hazaribag from the top. It is a beautiful picnic spot and may be visited in any season. There is a Jungle around the hill and wild animals may also be spotted in the night by chance.

Hazaribag Jheel And Swarn Jayanti Park he beauty of Hazaribag is amply highlighted by the conglomerate of lakes situated in the heart of the town. TThe central lake - the biggest of all, has the boating facility. Just opposite to central lake is sprawling Swarn Jayanti Park housing a well maintained Cafeteria which offers sumptuous food to the visitors. "Jheel is Dil of Hazaribag" slogan sums up the salience of lakes for the town.

Surajkund ocated on GT Road around 60 km from Hazaribag, Surajkund is a place well known for hot springs. Falling Lin Block of Hazaribag, Surajkund is just 31m away from Hazaribag Road Railway Station. With 169-190 degree Fahrenheit temperature of water, Surajkund is claimed to have the hottest spring in the country. There are 5 springs namely-Suryakund, Lakshmankund, Brahm Kund, Ram Kund and Kund. The water is believed to have a therapeutic effect thanks to high sulphur content.

Shivagarh Temple (Rock cut Cave and Fort) hivgarh Temple is located in the Mahudi Hill in Kandtari village in the Barkagaon block, 40 km south of Hazaribag. The site is Sapproached through Barkagaon and is known to have rock art caves belonging to Buddhist period of 6th Century BC. Circle