17/08/2015
GHATSILA tour itinerary for family(6 audult)
total price- rs.14000/-
inclusive- car(Scorpio),hotel(non ac deluxe room)
exclusive- fooding
Some of the most popular sightseeing spots of Ghatshila are mentioned below:
Phuldungri Hills – Just 4 Km from the Ghatshila town are the Phuldungri hills that offer a breathtaking view of the city of Ghatshila below. The hills of Phuldungri provide some of the most adventurous trekking trails in India that is not known to much many people. Many trekkers vouch that walking through the dense forest of Phuldungri is an out-of-the-world-experience, where the thick foliage and trees make even sunlight difficult to pe*****te.
The joy upon reaching the top of the hillock and the breathtaking view that it offers will remain etched in our memories forever. The sun set and sunrise viewed from the hilltop is a memorable experience. If one is lucky one may come across wild boars, deer, scorpions and even a stray elephant.
dharagiri-waterfall
Gushing waters of the Dharagiri waterfall during rainy season
Dharagiri Falls – This scenic waterfall located on top of a hillock is another major attraction of Ghatshila tour. One has to trek through thick forests, village roads, amidst enthralling and gripping greeneries to reach this natural fall of 20-25 feet high. The entire path of about 1 Km is through thick forest. If you are lucky enough you can come across wild animals.
It is advisable to take the service of a guide from the village to tread along the banks of the river to reach the falls. On the way to the waterfalls one can view pre-historic carvings seen on riverside rocks. On reaching the fall, the awesome beauty of the place will wipe away all the tiredness and you will definitely fall in love with the place.
Burudih Lake – This is another popular sightseeing spot of Ghatshila and a major attraction of Ghatshila tour. Situated at a distance of 9 Km from Ghatshila town, Burudih Lake is an artificial lake created on the Burudih Dam.
Burudih-lake
The serene atmosphere and the scenic beauty of the place will make you spellbound. Flanked by low hills and green forests the placid water of the lake provides an ideal site for viewing the sun setting on the western horizon. Reflection of the surrounding hills on the crystal clear water of the lake creates an awesome painting. Along with the picturesqueness the Burudih Lake provides great opportunities to spend some time boating on the calm placid and pristine water of the lake.
Galudih Dam – Just 8 Km from Ghatshila town, Galudih Dam is another popular spot of Ghatshila. The adjacent lake, surrounding rocky hills and Sal Piyal forest together makes a picture perfect location. Don’t miss out the place during Ghatshila tour.
Gouri Kunj – Situated in the Dahigora locality of Ghatshila, Gourikunj is the house where eminent Bengali novelist Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhyay lived and breathed his last. The one-storied house where the author of famous Bengali novel Pather Panchali (The song of the road) lived with his wife and son from 1938 to November 1, 1950 has recently been restored.
Gourikunj – the place where the famous Bengali writer Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhyay lived
Presently known as the Bibhuti Smarak Bhavan, it is one of the proud heritage sites that Ghatshila can boast of. Close to the memorial is a library that has been set up in honor of the author.
Rankini Mandir – The Rankini Mata temple dedicated to Kali Mata is quite popular among tourists visiting Ghatshila. This Rankini temple is a very ancient and famous temple in the Eastern Jharkhand area.
Raja Jaganath, belonging to the Royal family of the Kingdom of Dhalbhum constructed the Rankini temple at Galudih. But due to some problem, he shifted the Kali temple along with all the associates and other people to Ghatsila and built up a temple of goddess Kali, which is known as Rankini Mata mandir.
The ancient temple is said to have formerly existed on a rock. The temple even has witnessed human sacrifices in the past till 1865, which was eventually stopped by the British.
Panch Pandava – 5 Km north-west of Ghatshila is the famous Panch Pandava Tila (hill). A stone in the hill bearing the figures of five men is believed to be that of the Pandava brothers from the mythological epic Mahabharatha has made the place popular among tourists visiting Ghatshila.
Tourists visit the place to witness the stone curvatures similar to head of five men that has resulted from erosion of stone. According to the local people these are the heads of the five Pandava brothers who used to stay in these mountains while they were wandering in exile.
Ratmohona – This is another popular sightseeing spot of Ghatshila which provides a breathtaking view of sunsets and sunrises. Situated on the river bed of Subarnorekha near Tumangdungri, Ratmohana hills have to be reached by trekking along the river bank.
Ratmohona-
Awesome view of the Subarnarekha River from Ratmohona
Don’t miss out the chance of witnessing the sunset from Ratmohana as it can be your life-long cherished experience. Even the view of the leisurely flowing Subarnarekha River on a normal day will make you spell bound.
