The etymological
derivation of the term Palamau is the land of the Palas and Mahua. Covering an
area of 8,705 sq. km, Palamau District lies within the 23° 50' and 24° 8' north
latitudes and 83° 55' and 84° 30' east longitudes. The district is bounded on
the north by river Son, on the east by districts of Chatra and Hazaribagh, while
Latehar District and Garhwa District flank Palamau on the south and west,
respectively.
With a total population size of 1,16,549, the inhabitants of Palamau blessed
with a fertile topography depend upon agriculture, forestry and livestock
rearing for their subsistence. Some people are also engaged in the adjacent
mines.
Palamau District endowed with a lush topography; imperial Sal forests and
congenial ambiance attract flocks of tourists.
ATTRACTION
PALAMU WILDLIFE
SANTUARY, PALAMU FORT OF SRI MENDIN RPY, BETLA NATIONAL PARK, Upper Ghaghri
water Falls, Lower Ghaghri water Falls, Lodh Falls, Old Quila and New Quila
fort.
HOW TO
REACH
Air : Nearest airport: "Ranchi",Well connected by Indian Airlines services
with Kolkata,Patna,Mumbai and New Delhi.
Rail :Nearest Raiway Station is 25 kms i.e. Daltonganj
Road : Easily accessible by road.It is 25 kms from Deltonganj
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BETLA NATIONAL
PARK
Betla is most important tourist place of
Jharkhand having luxiuriant Sal and miscellaneous trees and bamboo
forests. 226 sq. km. Of Betla forest has been declared as Betla
National Park and 753 sq. km. Of forest has been declared as Palamu
Sanctuary. The forest starts from Kechki and extended up to
Neterhat. The forest has 970 species of identified plants, 174
species of birds, 39 species of Mammals, 180 species of Medicinal
plants, besides reptiles and other species. The main wild animals
found are:-Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, India Gaur (Bison), Chitalor,
Sambher, wild boar.There are two elephants are available at Betla
for tourist to get around the reserve to see the wild
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PALAMU TIGER RESERVE
Palamu Tiger Reserve is very rich in biodiversity
and various wild life species have been included in Red data book of
the I.U.C.N. (International union for Conservation of nature and
neutral resources) and the appendices of C.I.T.E.S. (Convention on
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UPPER GHAGHRI WATER
FALLS
4 kms from Netarhat and a unique picnic spot.
Inside a beautiful valley the over flown water o Netarhat Dam makes
a very loving small waterfall. |
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LOWER GHAGHRI WATER
FALLS
Situated at a distance of 10 kms from Netarhat in
lush green and pass through the forests of a poet's
imagination-deep, dense and delighting. On reaching there witness
the stunning fall of water deep down to about 320 feet making a
majestic waterfall. The forest is so dense that even sunrays find
difficult to pierce through it. forest. A place of scenic beauty and
picnic spot. |
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LODH FALLS
About 60 kms away from Netarhat deep in to the
forests the river Burha makes a fantastic and majestic water fall of
about 468 feet height claiming to be the highest waterfall of
Jharkhand. The thundering sound of the fall is audible even 10 kms
from it. The spectacular sight of the fall explains the profundity
and greatness of the nature. water falls from a height of 468
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SHAHPUR
Shahpur is opposite Daltonganj on the west bank
of the Koel is the village SHAHPUR in which Gopal Rai, the Raja of
Palamu built a palace in the end of the 18th century. Shahpur stands
on a high tract of land and the ruined place, the white temple and
the masonry building present a picturesque view from Daltonganj. A
nearer view of the palace is disappointing for what looks in the
distance like an imposing edifice is seen to be half- finished
building of little architectural importance.
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