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Gumal town is located in the Gumla district in the State of Jharkhand. The town used to be a small village and has since grown into a small size town. The most famous event in the town of Gumla is the Gau Mela which happens every year and goes on for a week. There are few dances and festivals that take place in Gumla. The Naga Dynasty Kings and the British have been the main rulers in the area. Gumla district officially came into being in 1984. There are a few tourist attractions that are available at Gumla. Some of them are Birsa Mundra Agro Park, Palkot, Hapamuni and Tanginath. There are a few small settlements and hamlets that are located near the town of Gumla. The hill station Rajendra is known for its scenic beauty and is one of the lesser known tourist spots in the area. It is as pristine as any other hill station in the country. Baghmunda is famous for its relief carvings and stone statues. Anjan is small village around 18 km from Gumla, it is a site of archeological importance and many of the objects found here can be found at the Patna museum. Gumla experiences mild weather throughout the year. Travelers can visit the place at any time and the winters are mild and cool. The conditions are generally considered are temperate. There are three mains seasons in Gumla.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 835207

STD Code: 6524

Info Website: gumla.nic.in/beta

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

HistoryEdit

Gumla district lies in ‘the land of forests’ state Jharkhand. The place is well known for its natural beauty and hill resorts. This area was under the Lohardaga province during British rule. It was around 1843 that it was brought under Bishunpur province that was later named as Ranchi. And the district of Ranchi came into existence in the year 1899. The territory that is now occupied by the current district of Gumla became a sub-division of the district of Ranchi in 1902. This district was formed on 18 May 1984 by separating the Gumla sub-division from the rest when Ranchi was under the then Bihar state. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, mineral resources and scenic locations, the city of Gumla is synonymous with dense forests, hills and rivers. Though the place has great historical importance, not much has been done to bring it under tourist purview. Gumla is one city that lies in solitude with all its historical wonders waiting to sing their paeans of glory to those who would care to listen.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The nearest airport is located at Ranchi which is located around 97 km from the town. There are frequent bus services that are available from Ranchi to Gumla. There are taxi services that are available from the city of Ranchi to the town of Gumla.

By Train : Bano Railway Station is the nearest station located about  56 km from Gumla. Bano Railway Station is one of the major stations of India and is well connected with the cities of India.

By BUS : Jharkhand government buses run frequently from Ranchi. They are cheap and frequent. This is a good option as they are available easily. However buses are usually crowded and carrying luggage is difficult. The buses usually charge around Rs 50 for the trip to Gumla.

By Taxi : The best option is to hire taxis from Ranchi and drive to Gumla. The drive takes around 2 hours and the roads are picturesque. Taxi services are available from Ranchi, some of them are,Akash Taxi, Phone No-.0651 2310507,Punjab Travels, Phone No-9815104949.

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Top HotelsAdd

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Bindesh Hotel ; Near Gumla Bus Stand, Lohar Dagga Road, Gumla, Jharkhand. ; Ph – 06524-223789 ; Facilities – Parking, Doctor on call, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Santosh Rest House ; Palkot Road, Tower Chowk, Gumla, Jharkhand. ; Ph – 06524-223462 ; Facilities – Non-smoking rooms, Dry cleaning/laundry, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry.

Top RestaurantsAdd

  • Lata Debi Family Restaurant ;  Gumla, Main Road, Gumla H O, Gumla – 835207. ; M –  9308029464 ; Food Serve :  N.A.
  • Trishakti Family Restaurant ;  Near Uco Bank, Palkot Road, Gumla H O, Gumla – 835207. ; M –  9955082212 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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FestivalAdd

Nawa Khani ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  It is celebrated after harvesting of crops . People offer new rice and wine to their so called deity . It is celebrated in rotation from one family to other .In the family where it is celebrated the village men gather and they enjoy local wine HARIA . They do folk dance in which each person of the village participate without any difference of age, caste & sex.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Gumla is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

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