Overview of the destinationLonely, apart from the desciption from books or internet
Hazaribag is just a lonely 'planet' now, detached from the world, I think. We went there on last 16-02-09 with a lot of expectation to enjoy. But alas! we all, the 15 members of the team became hopeless. There is no facility available now ion Hazaribag for tourists. We found no Official posted there. But it is definitely should be noted that once it was a glamourous spot for the tourists. There was electric, banglow, rest house, restaurent, watch tower, animals. But it is now like a 'debris' of Old Hazaribag. A few tourists go there. We saw only 5 peacocks. Yet we wanted to stay there for 1 night. But lacked the courage as we were told that we have to go to Hazaribag town, 22 X 2 = 44 KM updown journey by our own car to bring all the foods, drinks, etc. as nothing is available there or they can arrange. Yet we agreed. But when we were told that we will get only two 14'/10' rooms to spend the night, two oil lamps will accompany us for the night, two mugs water will be available for 25 people including two two single beds. Thehe is no bathroom, we have to do our 'natural work' in the dense forest. And we have to pay Rs. 1200 x 2 = Rs.2400 ! We were amazed. But we had another thing waiting for us i.e. no Cash Memo will be paid to us.
Anyway, we immediately decided to return. But the forest was till amazing as if it was telling us hopelessly not to return but to enjoy her with heart's content. Really we returned to Hazaribag town with a bitter memory.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
We were offered to take rice, dal and a 'Sabji' of potato for Rs. 22 per dish. Nothing other was available then.
But 1 thing i should mention here. A few km before hazaribag there is 'padmapalace' - the palace of the kong of ramgarh. It is really amazing. The 'haoa mahal', bath tank, and of course the palace are really attractive.
Activities & things to do
Nothing special that may attract tourists.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
From Hazaribag you have to hire car to enter into the forest. It is 22 KM from the town.
