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The name Jharkhand literally means the land of forests. The state is famous for its industries. The state has a rich history as old as Harappan civilization. The region had also played significant role in India's freedom struggle. Earlier most of the state was part of Bihar; it is the youngest one in India. The Chota Nagpur Plateau forms most of the area of Jharkhand. This area is also famous for its abundant mineral wealth - iron, coal, uranium, graphite, and magnite are among the minerals found here. Popular destinations in Jharkhand tourism are Ranchi- Capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi is known for its large mineral contents and so is called Manchester of the East. It is also called the city of waterfalls. The pleasant weather and beautiful historical monuments, Ranchi is the most favored tourist attraction. The famous waterfalls are Hirni falls, Jonha falls, Dassam falls and Hundru. The other places of attraction are Tagore hill, Sun temple, Birsa zoological park, Gonda Hill and Rock garden and many more. Dhanbad- Known as coal capital of India, Dhanbad is famous for coal mining and other industries and it is home to some of the biggest names in the coal mining industry like IISCO, BCCL, Tata Steel and ECL. It is considered the 79th fastest growing city in the whole world and also the second biggest Rail Division of Indian Railway when it comes to revenue. The tourist attractions here are Chati Gobindpur, Maithon and Panchet Dam, Charak Pathar, Bhatinda Water Falls and the Parasnath hills. Jamshedpur- Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata is the founder of this first well planned industrial city of India. The TATA group of industries including Tata Steel is nestled in this region and therefore, the other name of the city is Tatanagar. It is famous as Steel city of India. The city is enriched in many mineral resources. A trip to Jamshedpur would be incomplete without a visit to Jubilee Park, The Laser Show, Tata Steel Zoological Park, Dimna Lake, Rivers Meet, Dalma Hills, Hudco Lake, Keenan Stadium, Gol Pahari Mandir, and Ghatshila. Netarhat- Netarhat is a town popularly known as Queen of Chota Nagpur. Netarhat hill station is most famous for its sunrise and sunset. The Magnolia sunset point is one of the most prominent attraction here. The region contains numerous crystalline rock depositions. The famous places to visit are The Upper and Lower Ghagri Falls, Lodh Falls, Koel View Point and the Sadni Falls. Get to see the industrialized state all steel and industries with Holidays in Jharkhand. Immense bio-diversity, moderate climate, rich cultural and historical heritage all this is included in Jharkhand tourism.
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