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Godda is located in the Indian state of Jharkhand. This town is a rustic and small tribal location present in a district of the same name. Godda lies in the north eastern part of Jharkhand, and is surrounded by thick forests, hilly regions and also sparkling rivers that flow through the landscape. Tourists mainly frequent the town of Godda to revel in its natural charm and beauty, and merge as one with the surroundings. There are not many distinct tourist places to visit in Godda, and the place can serve as an idle weekend retreat for tired souls. While in the town of Godda, you can visit Lalmatiya, which is located in the region. This is a very large open mine, and touted to be the largest in Asia. Many tourists flock to this mine during their trip to Godda. You can also visit the Khajjiya Bridge in Godda, which is yet another famous tourist destination. The Gulzar Bagh in Godda is also a good place to visit. There are many destinations of religious importance as well in Godda, and the Shiv Temple here is frequented by tourists from all across the country. You can also visit the Gur Masher Dham, which is another pilgrim hotspot. Godda experiences a tropical wet and dry climate, and the basic seasons in this region are summers, winters and the monsoon.

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Category : Temples

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 814133

STD Code: 6422

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Best Time to Visit:  November – March

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By Air : Ranchi Airport is the nearest airport to Godda at a distance of about 364 Km. Ranchi Airport is one of the major airport of India and have regular flights from all over the India.

By Train : Trains cannot be taken to Godda directly due to the lack of a major railway station. Trains can be taken to the nearest railway station in Bhagalpur, from where Godda can be easily reached. The railway station in Bhagalpur will have regular trains to New Delhi, Danapur, Mumbai, Varanasi, Ranchi, Guwahati, Gaya, Surat and even Dibrugarh.

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By Taxi : Godda is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Godda by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Anjana Hotel ; Shree Ganesh Tower, Main Road, Godda, Jharkhand – 814133. ; Ph – 06422-220128 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

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

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

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