Betla

Betla is situated 25 km. away from Daltonganj, 70 km. from Latehar and 170 km. from Ranchi. It is well connected by Rail and Road. The nearest airport is Ranchi from Betla, the tourist headquarter of the Palamu Tiger Reserve Daltonganj and Barwadih are important Railway stations where all trains have stoppage.

 

Betla National Park

226 sq. km. of Betla forest has been declared as Betla National Park and 753 sq. km. of forest has been declared as Palamu Sanctuary. The forest starts from Kechki and extends up to Neterhat. The forest has 970 species of identified plants, 180 species of medicinal plants, 174 species of birds, 39 species of mammals, besides reptiles and others.

It has a police station, post office, market, health facilities and is the block headquarter. The main wild animals found are:- Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, India Gaur (Bison), Chitalor, Sambher, wild boar and sloth bear. 

 

WHERE TO STAY

There are accommodations available in forest tourist cottages, forest rest house, tourism deptt. hotel and private hotels having well furnished facilities. Private jeeps, guides are available to go around the area. There are two elephants available at Betla for tourist to get around the reserve to see the wild animals. Rupees 40/- per trip (for two hours) for 4 persons are being charged. This is the main attraction for tourist.

 

 

Ranchi

Jamshedpur

Deoghar
Hazaribagh
Ramgarh
Giridih
Netarhat
Saranda
Chatra
Betla
Palamu