Jharkhand, the beautiful state is perched on the eastern side of the Vindhya Hills and at the northern fringes of the Deccan. Bestowed with a number of natural jewels, Jharkhand is known for its rich and diverse culture which draw large number of tourists every year.

Carved out of the southern part of the state of Bihar, Jharkhand spread over an area of 79, 714 sq. kms. Jharkhand is bordered by the state of Bihar on the north, Orissa on the south, Uttar Pradesh and Chattisgarh on the west and West Bengal on the east. Ranchi is the capital which is mainly an industrial city. Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Gumla and Sindri are other industrial hubs of the state. Jharkhand has 22 districts which include, Bokaro, Chatra, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Dumka, East Singhbhum, Garwa, Giridih, Godda, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Lohardagga, Pakur, Palamu, Ranchi, Sahibganj and West Singhbhum.

Popularly known as Vananchal, Jharkhand is renowned for its mineral wealth and forestry products. Jharkhand is endowed with vast natural resources, especially the huge variety of minerals that include Iron ore, Coal, Copper ore, Mica, Bauxite, Fire clay, Graphite, Kyanite, Sillimanite, Lime stone, Uranium and several other minerals. Beside, the forest tracks of Chhotanagpur plateau and Santhal Pargana is home to distinct cultural traditions.

On the whole, Jharkhand is an enchanting destination which deserves a visit when you plan a trip to India. On your Jharkhand trip, you will come across some never before seen sights and also get a wonderful chance to experience a distinct culture.