Bokaro Tourist Places

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Bokaro tourist places are famous for steel plant but many attraction also make famous this place like Parasnath hill, Gayatri and Jagannath mandir etc.

Bokaro city of Jharkhand in India is famously known as steel city. It is one of the planned cities of India. It is the fourth largest city of Jharkhand in Indian state. It has majority of industries of India.

It is also the administrative headquarters of Bokaro district. Each sector of Bokaro city has playgrounds, schools, recreational areas, shopping centers and health centers.

Bokaro is one of the first planned cities in Jharkhand, the whole city consists of residential areas with avenues and also commercial areas as entirely well planned the city. Before Bokaro was planned into a city, the place was formerly a village named Maraphari in the jungles of Chota Nagpur.

Following are some of the must visit places in Bokaro steel city of Jharkand state in India:

Bokaro steel plant
Garga Dam
Ayyappa Temple
Parasnath
Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park
City Park
Jagannath Temple
GayatriMandir
Kali Mandir
Bokaro Mall

Bokaro tourist places

9 Famous Bokaro tourist places

Bokaro steel plant, Bokaro tourist places

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Bokaro steel plant is located in Bokaro District of Jharkhand in India. It was founded in the year 1964 and was incorporated as a limited company in the same year. It is built with Soviet help and is the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India to be built so. The company was later merged with state owned SAIL – Steel Authority of India Limited.

The Steel Plant currently houses 5 blast furnaces that totally have a capacity to produce 5.8 million tonnes of liquid Steel. It is now undergoing expansion of the plant after which it is expected to cross 10 million tons

Garga Dam, Bokaro tourist places

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Garga Dam is located at a distance of 12 kilometres from Bokaro Steel City in Jharkhand state of India. The dam is one of the most famous engineered Marvels of the place. The dam is surrounded by a thick green forest and the perfect setting for day trips and family picnic.

Apart from supplying water to residential areas of the region and to the Bokaro steel plant the dam is popular sightseeing attraction amongst tourist and locals.

The dam is also famous for its sunset and sunrise point. The dam is nearby to the most popular tourist attracting places such as Ram Mandir and City Park. One who loves to tune in with nature and enjoy Birds chirping will cherish visiting this place.

Ayyappa temple, Bokaro tourist places

It is the most festive temple of Bokaro, every Shaniwar is worshiped very well at the time of ‘Samad’. There is a lot of saint’s place in this place, it comes very much to the food. It is considered to be a photo taken in some places in the temple.

There is also a large pond outside the temple which provides further charm to the temple. Also,the lovely gardens,cool breeze & the meliflous ‘Maamalayil kovelundu Ayyappa’ playing in the evenings is just the definition of peace.

One can find calmness in your mind when visit this teple. In the morning they do ‘prateh aarti’ and in the evening they perform ‘aarti’ and distribute ‘Prasad’ to the people. In the evening is opens after 5 pm and closes at 9:30 pm.

Parasnath, Bokaro tourist places

Parasnath is a mountain peak located in the eastern end of Chota Nagpur Plateau at Giridhi district of Jharkhand state in India. Parasnath range is named after Lord parshvanatha the 23rd tirthankar.

The hill is one of the most sacred the places for the Jain religion faith. The place holds sanity of 20th tirthankara of the 24th Jain Tirthankars attaining salvation and it is said that corers of other munis and Saints have also attend moksha here.

There is pilgrim worship of sand santhas, CharanChhatri of the tirthankar. It is one of the must visit places in Jharkhand of India irrespective of the religion. The place is filled with greenery and has a pleasant atmosphere for anyone who finds peace in nature.

Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park, Bokaro tourist places

Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park is situated in Bokaro district of Jharkhand state in India. It is about 12 kilometres from the city centre. The park was established in 1980s. It is a Zoological Park famous for its collection of big cats such as Asiatic lions and white tigers.

The zoo houses many varieties of Amazing species of animals and plants. It is a truly fascinating place to visit for children and adults. The zoological garden is structured with varieties of birds as well, which has been brought from different parts of the world.

City Park, Bokaro tourist places

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City Park of Bokaro City in Jharkhand state of India is situated 2 km from the city centre. It is a lovely place with greenery, restaurants around and a beautiful lake. Along the lake shore providing a perfect setting for a family picnic or hang out place with friends and spend some quality time.

It is an artificial lake and consists of three artificial islands in the middle of the lake. It also has a musical fountain inside the park and the lake has a bloating facility.

Jagannath Temple, Bokaro tourist places

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Jagannath Temple in Bokaro District of Jharkhand state in India is one of the most famous places around Bokaro. The whole temple is made up of marble rocks and it entirely looks white in colour.

It is one of the well-knownplaces in Bokaro City at jarkhand state. The Temple looks precisely similar to the Jagannath temple in puri, Orissa.

The place covers a large area and the surroundings are beautifully maintained. One can sit and enjoy meditation here. It is one of the must visit places in Bokaro.

Gayatri Mandir, Bokaro tourist places

Gayatri Mandir is located in Bokaro steel City of Jharkhand state in India. It is one of the 9 sectors in the Bokaro Steel City. The temple covers a large area. It is one of the major tourist attraction places in Bokaro.

The place is very beautifully structured and gives a peaceful atmosphere to the visitors. There is a free medical facility provided near the temple. It is also famous for the marriages held here according to the Hindu rituals. It is one of the must visit places in Bokaro.

Kali temple, Bokaro tourist places

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Sri SriKalika Maharani Temple is famously known as kali temple in Bokaro city of Jharkhand state in India. The temple is committed to the Goddess Kali who is an embodiment of energy. The mainstream sanctuary of Kali Mandir is arranged in Sector 6. It is a Hindu temple built by Aashiyaan estate developers.

During 2010 the construction of the temple had begun and in less than 3 years the entire structure of the temple was completed. It was open to public from July 2012. The temple outlook is white in colour and the place gives a pleasant atmosphere.

How to reach Bokaro

Bokaro By Air

The Birsa Munda Airport(IXR) is the nearest major airport, located at 84 km away. Buses and private taxi, train also available to reach Bokaro steel city or Bokaro. Bokaro airport is use only for private and military purpose.

Bokaro By Train

Bokaro steel city railway station (BKSC) is well conected and Regular trains run on all the major routes and cover cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ranchi etc. Cabs, taxis and public transport can be used to reach the Hotel and Sight-Seeing.

Bokaro By Bus

Bokaro is well-connected to many cities across India. One can choose State Road Transport Corporation or Private Agencie both for book online or offline both.

Bokaro by Self Drive

Car is the best option as you can explore more and as their own choice. Dhanbad, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Kolkata and nearby places of Bokaro are the best route to roam Bokaro.

Where to stay in Bokaro

Bokaro Railway station or Bus Stand located centrally. You can easily get good hotels and it makes for great travel pad for the traveler looking to explore Bokaro on a budget. It cost under 1000-2000/- Per Night depends on Pick and Off seasons.

Best Time To Visit Bokaro

The winter and rainy season is consider as best time to visit Bokaro, June to March are best months to visit Bokaro tourist places.

Bokaro travel guide

Book your hotel near Railway or Airpor is the best place to roam Bokaro. Because Bokaro tourist places are near to railway station and from their one can book taxi also for local sightseeing. And it gives you option to easy check in and check out.

Bokaro tourist places can cover in 2 days or 3 days, it is depend up to you. Bokaro most of the tourist places are situated near by railway station so this itinerary is based on Bokaro steel city railway station.

Day 1: One can enjoy many tourist places in day one and situated closely but 7-8 places need to cover. Book full day car is good option.
Day 2: Parsanath temple and hill is very famous in this place and country throughout the world. Use local transport or Bus to reach hill. It gives you different filling and experience. This is must visit places if you go to Bokaro.

Bokaro Itinerary for 2 days