India /Jharkhand /Pashchimi Singhbhum /Seraikela
Seraikela is a town that is situated in the district of Seraikela Kharsawan in the state of Jharkhand. The town was once part of a princely state. The place is famous for the dance form that is known as Seraikela Chhau. This dance form is one of the three styles of Chhau and it is extremely popular here. The main landmark in the town is a royal palace that is situated here. The palace was built more than 300 years ago and is an important historical site. The architecture of the palace is exquisite and it is a must see place while visiting the town of Seraikela. A temple known as Mau Paudi is located inside the premises of the palace and the royal family is the guardian of the temple. There are a few other places of interest in the region as well and some of them are Palna Dam, Subarnarekha Dam, Akarshani Mela, Karakatta Dam and Shahid Sthal. These can be interesting day trips from the town of Seraikala. One can also visit Rajmahal Hills that are located nearby. They are a popular place for trekking and hiking. The hills are filled with lush green vegetation.
Kharkai River, Seraikela
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Scenic
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 832401
STD Code: 6524
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Best Time to Visit: October- March
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How to ReachEdit
By Air : The city of Ranchi has the closest airport and this is the most feasible option for travelers who wish to arrive by air. One can arrive at the Ranchi Airport from places such as New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Flight frequency is good from these places. On reaching the airport, you can opt for a taxi to the town of Seraikela. These are plentiful and are available outside the airport.
By Train : The closest railway station is located at a place called Sini. The station is connected to cities such as Bilaspur, Allepey, Howrah and Nagpur. Second class sleeper tickets prices from Bilaspur to Sini cost between Rs 120 and Rs 190 depending on the train. You can hire a taxi from the station to town of Seraikela.
By BUS : Seraikela is well connected by a road network and national Highway . The tourist can reach to Seraikela by bus.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Seraikela is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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