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The town of Jamtara is located in the Indian state of Jharkhand. This town is located in the Jamtara district, and it serves as the headquarters for the entire district. The entire region is a haven for lovers of nature, as it is covered by dense forests, with the river Ajoy providing a sparkling background. There are not many places that you can visit during your trip to Jamtara, as tourists mainly travel to Jamtara in order to unwind in its beautiful locale. During your trip to the town of Jamtara, you can visit the Parwat Vihar Park. This park is located near the railway station and can be easily reached. There are many amusement rides in this park, and the place has a lot of beautiful sculptures as well. This is a popular destination in Jamtara that many families from all nearby regions regularly visit. Jamtara is also famous for a very old temple that is present a few kilometers away from the town. This temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, is located near Rajbari and is known as the Raksha Kali temple. Chanchala Mandir in Jamtara is also a popular religious destination that many pilgrims frequent.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 815351

STD Code: 6433

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – Mar

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Tourism in Jamtara includes many sightseeing places that are adorned with dense jungles, rivers and high cliffs. An ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kali is located at a distance of few kilometres from Jamtara. This temple is visited by number of tourists every year. Situated in close proximity to Rajbari, there is a temple known as Raksha Kali Temple. Another prominent temple of Jamtara is Chanchala Mandir. Apart from this the Parwat Vihar Park is located 5 Kms away from Jamtara Railway Station. It is a favourite place for tourists visiting Jamtara. It is an attractive spot for the children. The sunrise and sunset from here is a charming scene. It is situated in the Northern Side of the Jamtara.

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By Air : Flights can be taken to the nearest airport, which in this case is located in the city of Ranchi. This airport is located at a distance of 183 kilometers from Jamtara, and buses will be available from Ranchi to Jamtara. Flight fares will range around Rs 9884 to 10754 for a trip from Chennai to Ranchi. Regular flights from Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkata will be available to Ranchi.

By Train : Trains to Jamtara will be available from all important Indian cities, as the town houses a major railway station. Trains will be available from Kathgodam, Kolkata, Patna, Howrah, Delhi, Sealdah, Muzaffarpur, Giridih and Durg to Jamtara. You can choose between regular coaches (sleeper, sitting) and air conditioned coaches while travelling through trains. Fares for trains will be cheap, in the range of around Rs 383 for the basic class of travel from Delhi to Jamtara. Air conditioned coaches from Delhi to Jamtara will charge around Rs 1046.

By Bus : Jamtara does not have a bus stand.35 km away Nearest option is Asansol.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Maithan Hotel ; National Highway 2, Maithon, Jharkhand ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Majumdar Nivas ; Maithon (Dam) Maithon, Jharkhand ; Ph – 033 2355 0647 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Indrani ; Dumka – Jamtara Rd, Jamtara, Jharkhand 815351 ; Ph – 06433 222 555 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Ambulance : 102

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