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Major Tourist Attractions of Jamshedpur
Bhatia
Park
Located at Kadma, near Shastri Nagar,
Bhatia
Park exists along Subernareka rivers banks. This park has illuminated
fountains, colorful flower beds and lawns that are manicured perfectly.
Jamshedpur has 17 parks each having their own significance and adds beauty
to the industrial city. This is an ideal place for the families and friends
to spend their weekends. Children find ample of space within the park to
enjoy and have fun around. Nature lovers would find the park interesting as
it houses colorful flowers. Also, the ambience and the pleasant nature of
the park regenerate the happiness and energy level of the local crowd as
well as the tourists.
Bhuvaneshwari
Temple
The
name Bhuvaneshwari can be split in to two, where, Bhuvanam depicts universe
and Easwari depicting Ruler. Hence, Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is treated as the
ruler of universe and Universal mother. Being located at Telco on top of a
small hill, this
Temple
offers a birds eye view of the entire city and the natural surroundings
give a breathtaking view along with the traveling river. Spiritual and
serene touch of the environment adds more beauty to the premises of temple.
Also within the temple campus is the famous Guruvayur temple. Vedic learning
project has been started by the officials of the temple by launching
informal classes.
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
 At
an altitude of 3000 feet is the Dalma Mountain Range and loitering in the
thick covered jungle of 193 sq.km are the sloth beer, elephants, leopard,
barking deer, tigers, porcupines etc. It serves a great delight for the
trekkers as the slopes are steep and tiny hideouts are made at various
places to help the people see the wild animals dwelling in their habitats.
Also the view of city from the hilltop during nights is mesmerizing as it
shows millions of stars twinkling around. Dalma provides its citizens with
fresh oxygen as the air conditions are completely normal.
Dimna
Lake
 An
ideal place for outing is the
Dimna
Lake, which is located 13km away from the limits of city, down the Dalma
Hills. Its wholesome surroundings steal the hearts of visitors and crowd
from different region arrive to this spot for picnic during the period of
December-January. It renders a breathtaking stay absolutely and with the
approval from TISCO, rooms for the tourists are allotted. As it lies near to
Dalma Widlife Sanctuary, boating is immensely attracted by the visitors.
This lake also serves as a water reservoir for Tata Steels plant as well as
for the city, duly constructed by them.
Hudco
Lake
 Hudco Lake is a pleasing retreat within the city boundaries and lies in the
hilly area of Telco Colony. People who desire to be in-nature find this Lake
as the most beautiful and colorful spot. There exists a park called the
Sumant Mulgaonkar Park which is a complete renovation of a wild hill that
lies besides the lake. As the lake is mounted on a hilltop, the fascinating
view of the Steel industry and also eye-catching view of Lafarge Cement,
Tata Power and Tata Engineering give feast to our eyes. One could judge why
the city was first called Green City and then Steel City, when
overviewed from the hilltop.
Jubilee
Park
(Jayanti Sarovar)
 Jubilee Park is located at the heart of
Jamshedpur
city. This city was presented to
Jamshedpur
citizens by Tata Steel during the Golden Jubilee Year in 1958. Occupied by
an area of 237.75 acres, this green park is flourished with glittering
fountains and flowerbeds. The parks focal point is the Mogul Garden being
inspired by
Mysores
Brindaban Gardens. Also 1000 rose varieties can be captivated at the Rose
Garden, while children can enjoy their time at the
Nicco
Park. A specially created picnic spot, called Upvan is the parks latest
addition and Jayanti Sarowar, a lake, is specially deepened and dredged for
boating.
Rivers Meet
Rivers Meet is well-known as Domohani and is a scenic merge of the
Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers. The view of the sunset at the Rivers meet,
where two rivers combine, is extremely glorious to be watched and is highly
fascinating when the sunset falls amidst the Eucalyptus trees that stand
tall. This destination lies to the citys northwest tip. Due to the
inability of the two rivers to provide adequate water supply to the steel
plants, Sini was dropped to cater them, instead, Sakchi was chosen as the
location for Tata Steel Plants construction. At present, Sakchi is a
renowned town with the countrys biggest steel plants.
Russi
Modi
Center
of Excellence
Located near Jubilee Park in Jamshedpur, Russi Modi Center for Excellence
signifies an attractive architectural system. This center once served as a
gate for the Jubilee gardens and now it houses uncommon interesting
depository materials. A block for archives, library, exhibition halls,
cafeteria, an auditorium and official houses for related organizations are
comprised within the center. Also major documents relating to the past of
the city and Tata Steel Company can be viewed here. The specialty of the
center is that it is built underground virtually as the structure shouldnt
be visible from the road and it takes the form of pyramid, mounds of green
earth and triangle from outside.
Sri
Dorabji
Tata
Park
 Sri
Dorabji Tata Park, close to citys Keenan Stadium remains a notable
attraction among the tourists. This park derived its name from Sri Dorabji
Tata, one among the pioneers of Tata Iron and Steel Company. Being
Jamshedpurs
well known park, the beauty is visible by attractive flowers, artificial
fountains and sprawling gardens. To get relieved from the routine life,
local citizens of the city visit this park every week as a source of mind
refreshment since the park can easily be accessed. Hence the pleasant and
calm ambience of the park restores fresh vigor and energy among the local
crowd as well as the tourists.
Tata Steel Zoological Park
At
the zoological park is found all varieties of flowers and animals that exist
in good condition lying adjacent to their dwelling place. It is situated
very close to the Jubilee Park and hence is a major retreat for all lovers
of nature. However, microscope is not necessarily needed to examine the
beauty and thriving nature of the park very close. Another event that
attracts towards the park is the migration of birds from other countries.
These birds visit during the winters and are equally exciting for people who
love birds. Also a charming lake, Machaan restaurant, and a boathouse are
found in the park.
By
Keerthika |
