East Singhbhum District with its Headquarters at Jamshedpur is situated at the extreme corner of the southeast of Jharkhand. Jamshedpur is situated about 209 km far from Ranchi in the south-east side. This is the steel city of India. This city is situated at the meeting point of Kharkoi and Swarnrekha Rivers. This city has been established by Jamshedji Nasserwanji Tata in 1907 at Sakhchi village.
Legend has it that in the past, large number of lions were found in this area. Subsequently this geographical area has been named as Singhbhum "Land of Lions". Before independence the same area of this district was a part of old Manbhum District and Old Dhalbhum Estate. After independence it has been merged with the Greater Singhbhum
Jamshedpur is well connected with Buses, Trains and Airplane. Regular bus services are available from Ranchi and other major cities of Jharkhand and Bihar. Several express trains are available. Nearest air service available from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Kolkata - 226 km Birsa Munda Airport at Ranchi - 106 km (for Patna, Delhi and Mumbai) Nearest Railway Station Tatanagar/p> Roadways - Jamshedpur is on National Highway No. 33.
Jubilee Park - Jubilee Park is situated at the heart of the city. Tata Steel presented this park to the citizens of Jamshedpur in its Golden Jubilee Year in 1958. The lush green park is spread over an area of 237.75 acres and is dotted with flowerbeds and illuminated fountains. The park has been designed around a central axis running from the founder's statue at its highest point. The focal point of the park is the breathtakingly beautiful Moghul Garden, which is inspired by the Brindaban Gardens at Mysore. Any ardent lover of roses will love the captivating Rose Garden, which houses over 1000 varieties of roses. The park's horticulture garden is renowned for its hybrids it has developed. The three coloured fountains at the center of the park attract evening visitors by hundreds and are illuminated every Tuesday and Saturday.Every year on 3rd March the entire park is lit up with lights and the resplendent fountains are specially illuminated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mr. Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata, founder of the Tata Empire. Tourists from all over the world come to have a glimpse of the park on this notable day
Tata Steel Zoological Park: A variety of flora and fauna exists in condition close to their natural habitat at the zoological park. Situated besides the Jubilee Park, it is a treat for all the nature lovers. Any one can closely observe the flourishing nature here without a microscope. Migratory Birds visiting every year during winters is equally enchanting for all the bird lovers. The park also has a beautiful lake, a boathouse and "Machaan Restaurant".
Jayanti Sarowar : earlier known as Jubilee Lake is spread over an area of 40 acres. The sarovar was specially dredged and deepened for boating. There is an island at the center of the lake, which adds immense beauty to the lake.
Sir Dorabji Tata Park : Manicured Lawns and flowerbeds and brilliantly lit fountains provide a delightful touch of color to the park, named in the memory of eldest son of J N Tata. The park is situated in the center of the city close to the Keenan Stadium.
River's Meet : Popularly known as "Domohani" is the scenic confluence of the Kharkai and Subarnarekha rivers. Watching the glorious brazen sunset by the "sangam" of two rivers amidst the tall Eucalyptus trees is extremely enchanting. It is located at the northwest tip of the city. It was because of the unfailing water supply of these two rivers that Sakchi was chosen over Sini as the site for Tata Steel Plant.
Hudco Lake : Nestled in the picturesque and hilly terrain of Telco Colony, the lake is a delightful retreat for those desirous of being in-nature within the city precincts. A wild hill besides the lake has been specially renovated into a scenic park known as Sumant Mulgaonkar Park. One can feast his eyes with the panoramic view of Steel Industry and equally appealing sight of Tata Engineering, Lafarge Cement and Tata Powers from the hilltop. A look from the top says the complete story on why Jamshedpur is called the "Green City" first and then the "Steel City". A must see for everyone visiting Jamshedpur.
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary : Dalma Mountain Range is at an altitude of 3000 feet. Lurking in the thick cover of its jungle (193 sq. km.) are elephants, barking deer, sloth beer, porcupines, leopard, tigers etc. The steep slopes of Dalma are a trekker's delight. Small hideouts have been made at several places in the sanctuary where one can see wilds animals in their natural habitat. A look from the mountaintop at the city is so visually appealing at the night that it looks as if millions stars twinkling. Dalma provides natural air condition to the fuming steel city and is an important source of fresh oxygen to the citizens. Late Sanjay Gandhi inaugurated the sanctuary in 1975. On the mountaintop are the guesthouse of Tata Steel and Forest Department. There is also a temple of Hindu diety Shiva on the mountaintop and the devotees throng to it during "Shivaratri".
Dimna Lake : Located at a distance of 13 km from the city limits, at the foot of Dalma Hills, its salubrious surrounding is ideal for outing. People from all across the region come here during December-January for picnic. Tata Steel has constructed this lake as a water reservoir for its plant and the city.
Hotel Name | Address | Phone/Fax |
Adityapur Guest House | Shere Punjab Chowk, Adityapur | 2409226 |
Castle | Road No. 2 Contractors Area, Bistupur | 2435295 |
Centre Point | 2 Inner Circle Road Bistupur | 2431324 |
Deep Guest House | S. Type Chowk, Adityapur | 2408829 |
Gangotri Hotel | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2435275 |
Gujrat Hotel | Daigonal Road, Bistupur | 2433204 |
Hotel Abhishek | 106 Sakchi Bazar | 2424793 |
Hotel Amber | New Kalimati Road, Sakchi, | 2435933 |
Hotel Ashoka | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2427948 |
Hotel Asian Inn | 89-90 Dhatkidih Market | 2427862 |
Hotel Baby | R. Road, Near Ram Mandir | 2425610 |
Hotel Chanakya | Station Road,Jugsalai, | 2430487 |
Hotel Chandra | New Kalimati Road Sakchi, | 2435536 |
Hotel City Centre | 503 Kashidih Lease Area, Sakchi | 2435780 |
Hotel Darshan, | Main Road, Bistupur, | 2424317 |
Hotel Diamond | Kadir Market, Sakchi | 2430823 |
Hotel Grand | New Kalimati Road, Sakchi | 2428407 |
Hotel Green Star | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2434575 |
Hotel Green | N. Road, Bistupur | 2425738 |
Hotel Hill View | Sakchi | 2421545 |
Hotel Indralok | 14 Ambagan Sakchi | 2433781 |
Hotel Kundan | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2434475 |
Hotel Maharaja | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2428534 |
Hotel Mayfair | New Kalimati Road, Sakchi | 2435794 |
Hotel Mayur | Diagonal Road, Bistupur | 2434281 |
Hotel Midtown | Near Natraj Mansion Bistupur | 2435329 |
Hotel Modern | Raja Ram Mansion, Bistupur | 2434482 |
Hotel Natraj | Natraj Mansion, Bistupur | 2426061 |
Hotel Neel Kamal | New Kalimati Road, Sakchi | 2430903 |
Hotel Prakash | Mango Chowk, Behind Petrol Pump | 2460171 |
Hotel Raj Hans | D. Road, Bistupur | 2433205 |
Hotel Raj | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2434766 |
Hotel Rajasthan | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2437523 |
Hotel Rani | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2426600 |
Hotel Sagar | New Kalimati Road, Sakchi | 2435487 |
Hotel Sahu | Near G. T. Cinema, Jugsalai | 2426621 |
Hotel Samrat | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2433067 |
Hotel Shanti | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2431178 |
Hotel Siddharta, | Main Road, Bistupur | 2425435 |
Hotel Skylark | Station Road, Jugsalai | 2425224 |
Hotel Soubhagya | Station Road,Jugsalai | 2432147 |
Hotel Swagat | 28-29 Golmuri Market | 2424422 |
Hotel Trimurti | New Kalimati Road, Sakchi | 2427121 |
Hotel Umang | 21 Kalimati Road, Sakchi | 2435850 |
Hotel Vaibhaw | Q Road, Bistupur | 2435681 |
Hotel Vasundhara | 7 St. Mile Road, Sakchi | 2430231 |
Hotel Venus | Kalimati Road, Sakchi | 2433312 |
Hotel Virat | New Kalimati Road, Sakchi | 2438938 |
Mansarover Hotel | Sakchi | 2428946 |
Meera Lodge | Opp. Railway Station Out Gate, Jugsalai | 2494961 |
Motel Madhuban | Tata Kandra, Main Road, Adityapur | 2407121 |
Nalanda Hotel | Main Road, Bistupur | 2425201 |
Payal Guest House | Mango | 2463870 |
Shaurya Inn | 7 S.N.P.Area, Near Bengal Club, Sakchi | 2427450 |
Shree Maha Laxmi | 49 Dhatkidih Market | 2436149 |
Sree Boarding | Penner Road, Sakchi | 2423797 |
The Boulevard | Hotel Bistupur | 2425321 |
The Kanchan | 51 Thakur Bari Road, Sakchi | 2428033 |
The Prince | 9 S.N.P Area, Near Bengal Club, Sakchi | 2428996 |
The Regent | Contractors Area, Bistupur | 2439315 |
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