Jamshedpur is the largest and the most populous Urban Agglomeration in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the largest city in Jharkhand, and a major industrial zone in Eastern India . Jamshedpur is the first planned industrial city of India, founded by Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata. It is also known as Steel City, TataNagar or simply Tata. It was first known for its mahua trees and rassi/tarri drinkers who extracted juices from various trees and then fermented them into liquor. There is an old Indian saying “Piyo or Jiyo”.
HOW TO REACH
By Air:-
The airport close to the urban area of Jamshedpur is Ranchi which is only 150 km away. Ranchi is interlinked with Kolkata via frequent flights. Another major airport in the proximity of the place is Kolkata which is at a distance of 296 km from Jamshedpur. The place has a good connectivity with other major metropolis of the country and international terminals.You can take flights to Ranchi from major metro cities of country.
By Road:-
There are state owned transport bus services available from the city of Jamshedpur towards the major cities of India. For comfort on the journey, one can also choose Volvo bus services directly from Kolkata (280 km) to Jamshedpur. Bhubaneswar (356 km), Puri (428 km) and Darjeeling (698 km) are some more cities near Jamshedpur.
By Train:-
Jamshedpur possesses one of the major railway stations acknowledged as Tatanagar. Therefore, the city has a good connectivity with other main metropolis of India. There are trains available from Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Guwahati and Trivandrum to this place. So, it is easy to answer the question how to reach Jamshedpur.
WHAT TO SEE
JRD Tata Sports Complex:-
JRD Tata Sports Complex is the modern sports complex located in the middle of the city. This sports complex features an international football ground along with eight-lane mono synthetic track. The Tata Sports Complex is well equipped with modern facilities to organise sports such as volleyball, hockey, handball and table tennis.
There is an advanced gymnasium in the complex which also consists of contemporary equipment. This modern sports complex also features the Tata Archery Academy and the Tata Chess Centre. Established in 1937, this sports complex was started to encourage different sports and sports person belonging to Tata group and outside. The Tata group has sponsored various cricketers including Sourav Ganguly, Ajit Agarkar, Dilip Vengsarkar and many more.
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary:-
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the ranges of Dalma Hills, which is 13 km from the main city. The Dalma Hills are located at a height of 3,000 ft above sea level with dense forests and Subarnarekha River. There is a wildlife sanctuary in this range, which was inaugurated by Late Sanjay Gandhi in 1975. This wildlife sanctuary covers a wide area of about 195 sq. km. Dalma sanctuary is home to barking deers, leopards and various other animals. It is an ideal destination for trekking due to its location on steep slopes.
Jubilee Park:-
Jubilee Park covers a large area of 237.75 acres and is located in the middle of the city. This park was gifted by the Tata Steel Company to the local populace for the completion of 50 years of establishment of the city in 1958. Jubilee Park, which is also known as the Mughal Garden, has been modelled like the Vrindhavan Garden of Mysore. The park features colourful fountains, Jayanti Sarovar, Smriti Udyan and Foliage Park. There is also a Nicco Park or the recreational centre in the park, where children can enjoy thrilling rides. The Tata Steel Zoological Park and the Upvan of the Jubilee Park are prominent picnic spots. Moreover, on the birth anniversary of the Shri Jamshedji Tata, the founder of the city, this park is decorated with lights and other items.
Tata Steel Zoological Park:-
Tata Steel Zoological Park is situated in the corner most area of Jubilee Park. This zoo is known for its ‘Safari Park’, which enables tourists to drive through the wooden area, where animals roam freely. Tourists can also visit the Nature Education Centre in the zoo, which gives information about the zoo animals. Other things to do in this zoo are to take a boat ride in the Jubilee Lake and walk along the Nature Trail. This Tata Steel Zoological Park also features a restaurant named ‘Machaan’, which is the best place to enjoy the local cuisine.
Rivers Meet:-
Rivers Meet in Jamshedpur is the best place to see the convergence of two rivers, Kharkhai and Subarnarekha. This place is also known as Domohani and is one of the attractive locations in the city. The entire place is surrounded by green fields and tall trees of eucalyptus. Domohani is also famous for its sunrise on the river side and peaceful surroundings. Rivers Meet in Jamshedpur is easily accessible from any part of the city by buses, auto rickshaws or taxis. Domohani is an ideal place to spend weekends with family and friends. Weekends are also thronged by tourists visiting this Rivers Meet in the city.
SHOPPING:-
Shopping in Jamshedpur is incomplete without a visit to Bistupur Main Market. This market has wide range of shopping items and eating joints. The shops found in this markets sell designer cars, designer jewelry, electronics goods, garments and several other items. Golmuri specializes in grains and foodstuffs. It is the largest wholesale market. Other markets such as Kharangajhar, Plaza Market, Azad Market and Sector Market serve Telco Colony.
FOOD:-
There are several restaurants that dot Jamshedpur and serve both Indian and continental cuisines.