Ghatshila | Jharkhand |
If you’ve visited Ranchi and Kolkata -- and
having fallen in love with both the cities, you now crave to experience their
magic in unison, then do not worry. Your craving is not in vain for there is a
place matching exactly that description! Situated in East Singhbhum district of
Jharkhand, the town of Ghatshila has the winding rivulets and serene waterfalls
of Ranchi while also harbouring ample sites of religious worship and a rich
multicultural heritage that Kolkata does. Ghatshila is a town of festivals,
where the locals are fond of celebrating in unity. Visiting Ghatshila means not
only that you’re in for the opportunity of spending quality time in nature, by
the side of mystical waterfalls and picturesque hills, but also that you get to
pay heed to deities in old historical temples.
Natural Attractions
Part of the region in central India with
thick tropical forest cover and rocky terrains, Ghatshila is abundant in
natural beauty. Some of the sites that tourists and locals frequent are:
Phuldungri Hills
At a distance of about 4.2 kms from the
centre of the city, this is a series of hillocks rather close to Tata Nagar.
Upon climbing the top, one can obtain an aerial view of Ghatshila. This view is
especially remarkable at night when the light of the town are switched on and
one can see them spread out all across the landscape. While the view is
mesmerising on its own, the trek trail itself is no less. Passing through dense
forests, it is a relatively less known path that is sure to enthrall you if you
like trekking in general.
