Jamshedpur (Tatanagar)

This is the place where the foundation of Indian Steel Industry was laid in the end of the last century. Late Jamshedji was the founder of this city who founded Tata Iron and Steel Company at this site. This city is named after the founder and has two names Jamshedpur & Tatanagar. It is heavily industrialized but very clean and modern.

Climate: Tropical Max 46.7 °C, Min 6.1 °C

How to get there

	Air: Tatanagar is connected with Kolkata (Calcutta) by Vayudoot Flights which in turn is connected to major cities in India.
	Rail: Tatanagar (Jamshedpur) is an important railway junction station on the South Eastern Railway and is connected directly to all the major cities of India, viz. Kolkata (Calcutta), Mumbai (Bombay), Patna, Ranchi, Puri etc.
	Road: Jamshedpur is connected by road with most of the major cities in India. Regular bus services are available from Jamshedpur to Ranchi 131 kms, Patna, Gaya, Kolkata (Calcutta) 252 kms, Hazaribagh etc.
	Local Transport: Mini Buses, Taxies, Auto Rickshaws and Cycle Ricksaws are available in all parts of the town.

Places of Interest

Jubilee Park: This is 200 Acre Park with a mini golf course and a lake.
Dimna Lake: 8 miles from Jamshedpur nestling at the foot of Dalma hills.
Rivers Meet: The confluence of rivers Kharkai and Suberurekha is located.
Dalma Hills: North of Subarurenkha river it stretches from east to west by about 16 kms. It is accessible by Jeepable road.
Aditypur: An Industrial colony & Technical institute to train Engineers.

Excursions

Jaduquora: Located on Hata-Musabani road and is about 40 kms from Jamshedpur.
Musabani: 40 kms from Jamshedpur, Copper Mines are located.
Noamundi: 64 kms South West of Chaibasa. It is mining centre for Iron ores.
Ghatshila: 23 miles east of Jamshedpur, Ghatshila is the birth-place of late Bibhuti Bhushan Bandyapadhaya, a famous writer. Timber industries are situated here.

Water Falls

Durga Mahadeva: 4 miles of Tromundi has 6 water falls from a height of 50 ft.
Hirni falls: 42 miles north of Chaibasa on Ranchi - Chaibasa Road.
Accommodation: There is an Inspection Bunglow here.
Dasam falls: 62 miles from Jamshedpur on Tata - Ranchi Road.
Accommodation: Forest Deparment Bunglow is available here.

Forests

Kolhan Forest
Chaibasa Forest
Saranda Forest
Dalbhum Jungle
Porhat Forest

The Region