The Queen of Chhotanagpur
The popular hill station, Netarhat, which is 156 kms from
Ranchi is known as the Queen of
Chotanagpur. Situated at a height of 3,700 ft. above sea level, Netarhat
is a beautiful resort, during summer. Dense forests, serpentine roads,
cool bracing breeze, moonlit nights all add to the beauty of the
magnificent place. This place is an out of this world experience.
PRIME SITES
Sunrise and Sunset Views:
The sunrise and sunset views are very fascinating here. The tourist
bungalows here (Hotel Prabhat Vihar of BSTDC and Palamu Bungalow) are an
ideal place for viewing the astounding sunrise. 10 kms from here,
'Magnolia Point' is famous for its stunning sunset view.
Upper Ghagri Water Falls:
6 kms from Netarhat , these cascading waterfalls make up for a unique
picnic spot.
Lower Ghagri Water Falls:
Situated at a distance of 10 kms from Netarhat, in lush green forest,
lower Ghagri waterfalls is a place of scenic beauty and a popular picnic
spot.
Koel ViewPoint:
This place is 3 kms from Netarhat and a good site for viewing Koel River.
View Tower:
View Tower is situated near Forest Bungalow, from where scenic beauty of
Netarhat can be seen.
EXCURSIONS
Lodh Falls:
Located 61 kms from Netarhat, it is one of the biggest water falls of
Bihar, where water falls from a height of 468 ft.
Sadni Falls:
35 kms from Netarhat, it is a snake type water fall and is very popular
picnic spot.
Betla National
Park:
215 kms via Kuru and 104 kms via Banari, this National Park is very rich
in flora and fauna and has many tigers, panthers, elephants etc.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
The nearest airport is Ranchi.
Rail:
The nearest railway is at Ranchi, on South East Railway.
Road:
There are daily bus services from Ranchi to Netarhat.
WHERE TO STAY
Prabhat vihar, run by BSTDC, Tel. # 06523-658.
Forest House. Palamau Bunglow. P.H.E.D. Rest House.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area: 41 sq. km.
Altitude: 3,700 ft.
| Temperature (degrees c): | Winters- Max.10 and Min.1 | Summers-Max.38 and Min.16 |
| CLOTHING | Winter-Heavy Wollen | Summer-cotton |