Dumka

This district is said to be the oldest district of the state and a homeland to the tribal people from their day they invaded. This is a land which has poor soil fertility but rich in minerals such as coal, copper, china clay, fireclay, iron, wheat, moong and mustard and also fruits and vegetation. The major rivers that wet this piece of lands are the Mayurakshi and Ajoy. The entire landscape is so unique in nature mounded with mountains; valleys and rivers around are the elements that give attraction to the visitors here.

Places of tourist Interest

Baba Basukinnath Dham

Located exactly about 25 km from the district headquarters you have the famous pilgrimage centre with the temple of Basukinath- Lord Shiva. This is one of the sacred spot of this region for devotion and worship, people swan in for great miracles that takes place here.

Mallooti

Nature everywhere in this region is the attractions for admiration in this location, added to it you have the great historical values and the religious factors dates back and this location was the capital during the periods of King Besant Rai.this spot is located at about 55 km from the district headquarters.

Baba Sumeshwar Nath

Located 60 km away from the district headquarters, this spot has a religious big temple for Lord Shiva will be an delighting location of peace and pious around .

Masanjore Dam

This spot is situated at a distance of about 31km from the district headquarters, this is a well known location for family outing and real good hunt for the photographers to shoot in through their 3rd eye, the location is so picturesque. A huge dam named Tilpara Barrage (also Canada Dam) situated at the top of the Mayurashki River, same as that you have a hydro electric power, which bears the witness of historical evolutions.

Tatloie

Located at the distance of about 15 km the spot has the hot water spring, the mountains around expresses scenery attraction.

Bhumka

This spot is another location which is famous for the hot spring near Ranibahal a small location that adds in more values of nature and natural scenery and this is located 45 km from the district headquarters.

Kumdabab

This is a river side picnic spot.

How to get there…….

The district is well connected with roadways and railways that link to various parts of the country. The nearest airport is at Ranchi.

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