Dhanbad - The Black Diamond Cty

Dhanbad (Hindi: धनबाद,Bengali: ধনবাদ ), is a city in the state of Jharkhand, and is also known as the 'Coal Capital of India'. Dhanbad is the 79th fastest growing city in world.[1] According to the 2011 census, Dhanbad is among the 35 cities of India with a population of more than one million.[2] Among the Rail Divisions of Indian Railway, Dhanbad Rail Division is the second largest in terms of revenue generation after Mumbai division.

Friday 23 September 2011

Tourist Attractions

Maithon - The Lake at Maithon is spread across an area of 65 km. Boating is available here. A Bird Sanctuary and Deer park is also present near this place. From Dhanbad Railway Station, the distance is 45 km.This is the most popular picnic spot. During the 15th December to 20 January lacs of people comes for picnic.

Kalyaneshwari temple - This temple of Maa Kalyaneshwari is very close to Maithon.

Topchanchi Lake - This lake is a very famous Picnic spot. Situated at Golden quadrilateral, 37 km from Dhanbad railway station. This lake is surrounded by green hills of Parasnath and forest.

Bhatinda Falls - The Waterfall is near Moonidih, 14 km from Dhanbad railway station. Surrounded by greenery, this place draws lot of crowd specially in winter.

Panra - Panra is near Nirsa. This place has derived its name from Pandavas. According to the locals, pandavas spent some time here during their exile. A temple of Pandeshwar mahadev is also present.

Shakti Mandir - This is one of the most famous Hindu Temple in Dhanbad. It is situated in the main city. Temple of Goddess Durga draws large crowd through out the year.

Lillori-sthan Mandir - An ancient temple of Goddess Kali is present here. Situated on the bank of river katri. This Place is 19 km from Dhanbad Railway station.

Chark- khurd - This place is known for its hot water spring. It is in tundi.

Gopalpur - Situated in Nirsa. This place contains ancient structures built during the period of emperor Ashoka. A large stone image of emperor Ashok is also present here.

Panchet Dam - Around 54 km from Dhanbad Railway station is a popular picnic spot.

Birsa Munda Park - Around 8 km from Dhanbad Railway station is a Park in around 25 Acre land and prime picnic spot for the people. -->
Jagannath Temple, Dhansar—One of the most famous Hindu temple in the city, about 1 km. from Bank More on the left side of the road connecting Jharia, opposite of reliance fresh.Temple of Lord Jagannath, famous for the car festival.

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