Jamshedpur

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Jamshedpur is in the East Singhbhum district. Languages spoken in the area are Hindi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Santhali, and Oriya. Jamshedpur is a cosmopolitan city with people from all over the country. English is understood in the main areas of visitor interest.

By rail

The railway station is known as Tatanagar which is an important railway junction on the south eastern railway network and is connected to Ranchi and Barkakhana, Asansol on the Howrah-Delhi line via Purulia and Adra, and Gua via Noamundi and Barajamda. There are direct trains from/to all the major cities of India, viz., Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Ranchi, Patna etc. Kolkata and Patna are linked with super fast trains. You may also take a train to Dhanbad or Ranchi and then a taxi or a bus to Jamshedpur. It may take around four hours from Dhanbad to Jamshedpur and two and a half to three from Ranchi.

By bus

Regular bus services are available from Jamshedpur to Ranchi (140 km), Patna, Gaya, Kolkata (270 km), Hazaribag etc.

By car

Jamshedpur is connected by road with most of the major cities in India. NH 32 connects Jamshedpur to Govindpur on NH 2 (Kolkata-Delhi) via Chandil, Chas and Dhanbad. NH 33 connects Chandil to Barhi on NH 2 (Kolkata-Delhi) via Bundu, Ranchi, Ramgarh and Hazaribagh and also in the opposite direction to Baharagora on NH 6 (Kolkata-Western India) via Mahulia. Kolkata is 270 km from Jamshedpur via Baharagora and Kharagpur. Ranchi is 140 km from Jamshedpur. The highyway from Ranchi is double-laned but without a divider. Chandil is about 35 km from Jamshedpur.

By plane

Jamshedpur airport can be used for bringing in chartered planes but a night landing facility is not available. The usage of the airport is limited to chartered planes of the TATA group .
At present there are no commercial flights to the city. A few airlines started operation from Jamshedpur in circa 2007, however they were forced to withdraw due to no viability of operation due to conversion of airport from 3c to 2c which means that runway length will be shorter and that no more than 45 passengers can be accommodated on the flight.

Hired cars, minibuses and auto rickshaws are available in all parts of the town. Auto Rickshaws are available 24/7 at Jamshedpur railway station. However there is no pre paid booth. Be prepared to bargain hard.

• Bhatia ParkThis park is situated at Shastri Nagar along the banks of the Kharkhai river.

• Bhubaneshwari TempleLocated in Telco, atop a small hill. Offers a panoramic view of the city, and the scenic surroundings (breathtaking view of a meandering river.) The temple premises add a serene and spiritual touch to the surroundings.

• Dimna LakeLocated approximately 13 km from the centre of the township. It is a manmade lake built by Tata Steel for water supply to the town. It has wonderful scenario near the Dalma hills. This lake is surrounded by mountains in all four directions, and has a guest house of Tata Steel.

• Hudco LakeLocated in Telco Colony, is a beautiful park and picnic spot with an artificial waterfall and lake.

• Jubilee ParkThis park was a gift by Tata Steel to the citizens of Jamshedpur on its 50th anniversary. This 200-acre park, with a rose garden and a lake, now has a zoo and an amusement park. A favourite with joggers, cyclists and anglers. The Laser show and the musical fountains (introduced in 2000) is an excellent centre of attraction for the visitors.

• Kali TempleSituated at Pardih on NH-33. The Temple is very famous of Goddess Kali. The Temple is made on a raised cut mountain.

• Keenan StadiumThis well known stadium has hosted several One Day International cricket matches, but is no longer in use.

• Rivers MeetThe confluence of rivers Kharkai and Subarnarekha. A popular picnic spot.

• Russi Mody Centre of ExcellenceA unique structure, just outside the Jubilee Park, designed by the famous architect, Hafeez Contractor, is home to the many professional associations of Jamshedpur. It also houses the Tata Steel Archives, where one can see documents relating to the history of the Steel Company and the city.

• Sir Dorabji Tata ParkThis park is near Keenan Stadium, and hosts Jamshedpur's annual flower show in December.

• Tata Zoological ParkLocated in Sakchi, one of the favourite tourism place in Jamshedpur.

• Dalma Hill

  address: Adjacent to the Town
  Drive 20 mins through Tata-Purulia Highway towards Purulia. There is a driveway from the base to the top of the hill, where you can stay. There are two facilities, one provided by JUSCO and the other by the Forest Dept.

• Gol Pahari

  address: near Tata Nagar railway station
  This temple is atop a small hill and offers a panoramic view of the city.

Important markets

• Amar Market

  address: Bistupur
  The latest in youth fashion and footwear.

• Birsanagar MarketBetter known as the Sunday vegetable market.

• BistupurBest markets, fashion stores, car showrooms, and the best hotels and restaurants.

• GolmuriThe largest wholesale market for grains and foodstuff.

• Jawahar Market

  address: Bistupur
  Electronics, CDs, video games and fashion.

• KharangajharThis is the most important market for the employees of Tata Motors.

• Sakchi BazaarSakchi is present in the centre of Jamshedpur. Here you will find a very big market which is called Sakchi Bazaar, all types of malls, shops and show rooms.

• Sanjay Market

  address: Sakchi
  Similar to Amar Market.

• Sector Market

  address: Telco colony
  Internet cafe, beauty parlor for both men and women, medical store and other stores.
• Jugsalai Market, the wholesale capital of Jamshedpur.

• AppetiteA great multicuisine restaurant with a great view of the Tata Steel factory (best viewed at night). Located next to the Gurudwara in Sakchi.

• BloomsA suburban bar and restaurant in Bistupur.

• CinnamonGood value for moeny. At the Sonnet Hotel, South Park Bistupur. It's a 24/7 facility. Breakfast here starts at 6.00 am.

• Country ClubIt is a beautiful Bar with Egyptian background on the walls, a swimming pool, and a ice cream parlour.

• DaavatIs a part of Hotel Asian Inn at Dhatkidih. Best Mughlai food you can ever have and don't miss the sizzlers if you happen to be there.

• Deep PurpleA new restaurant on a slightly expensive side in Sakchi Area in the Hotel Smita International. Has a big screen to entertain you with music videos or any important sports event that are on.

• Delhi DarbarQuite cheap place for non-vegetarians, situated at Sakchi next to Shopper's Square mall.

• EquinoxThe most expensive restaurant of Jamshedpur, part of the Sonnet Hotel.

• Ganga Regency

  address: 171,new baradwari,sakchi,jamshedpur
  A luxurious hotel with spacious parking lots and excellent quality food and service available.

• The HostThis is not a part of a hotel. Very good food and not very expensive. Located Near Hyundai Showroom, Bistupur.

• Hotel Smita

  address: Sackhi
  best hotel for authentic bengali cuisene. taj festival is also famous .

• Little ItalyThe Fortune Hotel Centre Point in Bistupur has this great vegetarian Italian Restaurant.

• NoveltyA great place to eat on the little more expensive side situated in Bistupur.

• SukhsagarA very good pure vegetarian restaurant at Yashkamal Complex, Main Road Bistupur.

• Wave InternationalA beautiful resort built 10 miles away from Jamshedpur on the Jamshedpur-Ranchi highway.

Alcohol is strictly not served after 11pm due to local laws.

• AddaThe bar of the Sonnet hotel is an expensive but excellent place to spend evening.

• Asian inn

  address: Dhatkidhi
  A good restaurant with good service and tasty food. Not so expensive.

• Country ClubA beautiful bar with an Egyption background on the walls, swimming pool, and a ice cream parlour.

• Golden IceThis comfortable bar at Hotel Ganga International offers very Standard Services.

• 60 MLA great sports bar with very tasty food, also has a pool table.

• XingThe ITC Fortune Hotel Centre Point has a bar serving drinks.

• Restaurants — Equinox, Centre Point, Host, Deep Purple, Blooms all serve alcohol.

• Ramada by Wyndham

  phone: +91 657 660 5000
  address: Holding No 3, Bistupur
  Has meeting rooms for business travellers and a gym for fitness junkies. Provides free parking and free breakfast. Pets are not allowed.

• Dimna Lake - 8 miles (13 km) from Jamshedpur, nestling at the foot of the Dalma hills. An artificial reservoir, it is one of the main sources for the city's drinking water needs. Has facilities for water sports (jetskiing/rowing).
• Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary - it is located 10 km from Jamshedpur, north of Subarnarenkha river, they stretch 16 km from east to west, and extends over 195 sq km in the thick forest of Dalma Mountain Range, which is 3,000 ft high. It is accessible by road. Famous for herds of wild elephants. Barking deer, sloth bears, leopards, porcupines and tigers are the other main inhabitants. There are small hideouts within the sanctuary to view the wild animals in their natural habitat. Facilities for trekking and mountain climbing.
• Ghatshila - about 55 km.