Tourism in Jharkhand

Tourism in Jharkhand refers to tourism in the Indian state of Jharkhand which plays a significant role in the state’s economy.Jharkhand is known for its scenic landscapes, waterfalls, hills, cultural heritage and religious sites. In 2014, 3,360,000 domestic and 154,731 foreign tourists visited Jharkhand. The Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation working under the Tourism Department of Government of Jharkhand oversees tourism promotion and the development of related infrastructure across the state.

Pilgrim places

Parasnath, Baidyanath Dham, Rajrappa, Jagannath Temple and Dewri Temple are major religious places. The Bhadrakali temple in 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.
The Kapilnath Temple built by King Ram Shah in 1643 in another pilgrim place in Jharkhand.
The Rankini Temple of Jadugora, built in 1947–50, is famous in Jharkhand as well as in Odisha, Bengal and Bihar.

Netarhat is a hill station in the state. Parasnath is the highest mountain peak in the state of Jharkhand, and is intervisible with Mount Everest over 450 km to the north

There are several waterfalls in Jharkhand. They are as follows:

There are several dams in state. They are as follows:

There are several reservoirs or lakes in state. They are as follows:

The state of Jharkhand has rich and vibrant tradition. It is known for its local festival of Karam, Sohrai, Phagua, Tusu and Sarhul.
There are several folk dance in State including Jhumair, Domkach, Chhau, Firkal and Mundari dance, which represent its ancient heritage.
Famous dishes of the state include Chhilka Roti, Malpua, Pitha, Dhooska, Arsa roti, Dudhauri, and Panipuri.

There are several archaeological sites in state which are:

There are several museums in State which have preserved ancient artifacts discovered from state such as Stone tools, terracotta and sculpture.