Tourist Attractions in Jamshedpur
Jubilee Park: Situated in the heart of city, Jubilee Park is a replica of the famous Brindavan Gardens of Bangalore. This park is spread in some 225 acres, dotted with flower beds and illuminated fountains to add to the beautiful decor maintained. Earlier every weekend the garden used to attract thousands of tourists when the fountains were illuminated. Recently this practice has been suspended. However, on the 3rd of March every year tourists come to watch the spectacular sight. This day marks the birth anniversary of the founder of Tata empire Jamshedji Tata. The park was presented by the Steel Company to the citizens of Jamshedpur in its Golden Jubilee Year.
Hudco Lake: An artificial lake, Hudco Lake lies in the picturesque and hilly terrain of Telco Colony. The lake is a delightful spot for those who want to spend some pleasant time in nature’s lap. Nearby is a hillock which provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding areas.
Dimna Lake: Situated at a distance of 13 km from the city center, and at the foot of Dalma Hills, Dimna Lake offers placid and enchanting ambience ideal for outing. People from near and all across the region come here often and specially during the December-January for picnics. Tata Steel had constructed this Dimna Lake as a water reservoir for its plant and the Jamshedpur city.
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary: Dalma Mountain Range is at an altitude of 3000 feet. Lurking in the thick, verdant cover of its jungle (193 sq. km.) are elephants, barking deer, sloth beer, porcupines, leopard, tigers etc. The steep slopes of Dalma are a trekker’s delight. Small hideouts have been made at several places in the sanctuary where one can see wild animals in their natural habitat.
A look from the mountaintop at the Steel city is so enthralling at the night, resembling the dazzling and twinkling of myriads of stars. Dalma gives natural air -conditioning to the fuming steel city and is an elegant source of fresh oxygen to the citizens. Late Sanjay Gandhi inaugurated the sanctuary in 1975. On the mountaintop are the guesthouse of Tata Steel and Forest Department. There is also a temple of Hindu deity Shiva on the mountaintop and the devotees throng to it during “Shivaratri”.
Russi Mody Centre of Excellence (RMCE): A 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.
JRD Tata Sports Complex: This magnificent complex has an international size football ground with an eight-lane monosynthetic track. This is one of the best sports complex in India. Facilities for handball, volleyball, hockey and table tennis and a modern gymnasium are available at the complex. Based here are the Tata Chess Centre and the Tata Archery Academy.
Keenan Stadium: The well known stadium where many international cricket matches are played, Keenan Stadium was regarded as India’s most beautiful cricket stadium until Mohali came up. There have been many ODIs played here; unfortunately India has lost most of them.
Tata Steel Zoological Park: A variety of flora and fauna exists in conditions close to their natural habitat at the Tata Steel zoological park. Situated besides the famous Jubilee Park, it is a lavish treat for all the nature and creature lovers. one can closely and leisurely observe the flourishing nature here without a microscope. Migratory Birds visiting every year during the winter is the additional enchanting feature of the park for all the bird lovers. The park also has a beautiful lake, a boathouse and “Machaan Restaurant. The adjoining lake, Jayanti Sarovar, offers exotic boating facilities in impressive ambience and scenery.
Tata Steel Adventure Foundation: The Foundation provides scope for a wide variety of adventure sports, such as rock climbing, river rafting, para sailing, etc. The 40-old adventure clubs under its umbrella maintain a hectic pace of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. There are a number of other private clubs offering a variety of sporting activities such as golf, tennis, squash, billiards, horse riding etc.
Tribal Culture Centre: The Centre showcases the ethos of our indigenous peoples. Besides imparting vocational training, it also organises tribal festivals and cultural programmes. The other sites that attract the tourists are Tata Steel Zoological Park and the confluence point of the Kharkai and Subarnarekha rivers.
Sir Dorabji Tata Park: Elegantly manicured lawns and flower beds and sophisticatedly lit fountains give a delightful ambience and colour to the park, named in the memory of eldest son of J N Tata. The park is situated in the center of Jamshedpur, close to the Keenan Stadium.
Tata Football Academy: India’s first football academy has an ultra modern gymnasium and imparts training based on international techniques to budding footballers. The hostel in the sports complex can accommodate about 500 persons.
Jubilee Amusement Park: Jubilee Amusement Park is a special gift to the children of Jamshedpur city. In fact, the park has redefined entertainment in the city and provides entertainment that was only available in the metro cities. The adjoining green hillocks and the waterbody provide a superb ambience for an outing or picnics. Here the children can enjoy games like whirling in the wind, dashing cars, rolling till the moon, derby riding, caterpillar ride and a 75-meter slide.