Jamshedpur Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Jamshedpur has 17 small and large parks which add to the aesthetic appeal of the city. The highlight of the city is Jubilee Park spread over 200-acres with landscaped gardens and illuminated fountains. Another park is Sir Dorabji Tata Park which has similar manicured gardens and fountains. Nature lovers can go down to Hudco Lake in Telco colony for a picnic or for a bit of angling.

The city is also home to a large sports complex, J.R.D Tata Sports Complex which caters to all types of indoor and outdoor games. The Tata Steel Adventure Foundation offers facilities for para-sailing, kayaking, rock climbing and more.

Other places to see include Tata Steel Zoological Park, Dimna Lake and Keenan Stadium. Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is a place for wildlife and bird lovers, besides offering great trekking options.

Other Activities:

Jamshedpur offers a fusion of Bengali and Bihari cuisine, so check this out at Asian Inn, Tango and Pakwaan and The Host. Visit the Bistupur market for bamboo and wooden handicrafts, while Jawahar Market is the place for electronics and latest fashion wear.

Tourism Info:

Tourist Information Centre, Government of Bihar, C. Monument Road, Jamshedpur.

Jamshedpur, the 'Steel City of India' is the country's first planned industrial township; set amidst scenic surroundings. The capital of the newly formed state of Jharkhand, Jamshedpur is dominated by two rivers, Subarnarekha and Kharkai, flowing on either side of the town. Also called Tata Nagar, the town owes its rapid economic growth to the industrial giant, Tata Group. Jamshedpur was earlier called Sakchi. It was in 1904, when Jamshedji Tata decided to put up the country's first steel plant here, and this erstwhile city of Bihar honoured its founder by naming it Jamshedpur. The city grew rapidly and today it's a modern township with many educational institutes and all the modern facilities of urban life.