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Saranda
is an unspoilt world, where nature rules
supreme. It is the home of endangered
flying lizard. In the local language
Saranda means "the land of seven
hundred hills" and it is located in
the West Singhbhum district. It is full
of colorful flora and fauna. It is
famous for its Sal forests and its
majestic elephants are known all over
the world. In
the North West of the State and the
other in the rich natural forests of
"Saranda " in the southern
most part of the state. Incidentally,
the "Singhbhum Elephant Reserve
" is the only elephant reserve in
the country, which exists in this
forest. The traditional routes of the
elephants exist since times immemorial.
But of late they are trying out new
routes. In the process many
elephants have been isolated from the Saranda forest and are trying to
relocate themselves in the jungles of
higher latitudes of the state i.e. in
Hazaribagh district of the state. |
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Religious
Places in Saranda |
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Mahadev
Sal |
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The
famous temple of Mahadev Sal (Lord
Shiva) is located in Goelkera deep
inside the forest. The Mumbai-Howrah
railway line passes through this place. A very
beautiful temple of Indo-Aryan architectural
style has
been built here, which later famed as Mahadev Sal. In the month of Shravan
every year a large number of tourists
visit this place from every nook of
the country to worship Lord Shiva. In
the month of Shravan every Passenger
and Express train stops at this place. |
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Temple
of Maa Giri Rajeshwari |
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The
temple of Maa Giri Rajeshwari is
located about 10kms from Kiriburu in
Saranda. It is a very famous temple
built in the Indo-Aryan architectural
style. A large number of devotees
visit this place especially during
Navaratra when the site witnesses
special festivity. |
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Kulbonga
Mahadeo |
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Kulbonga
Mahadev is located about 15 kms from
Manoharpur in Saranda. Actually it is
a very big Shiva Linga in the village
Kulbonga and for this reason it is
famed as Kulbonga Mahadev. A large
number of devotees visit this place
to worship Lord Shiva. A special fair
is organised here during Shivaratri. |
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Excursions
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Tholkobad
- It is famous for a beautiful rest
house that was built in 1905-06.
Ligirda Swamp
- It is a narrow natural marshy land.
Loyall's view
- it is a wonderful place to see hills
and hillocks of Saranda.
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How
to Reach |
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Journey
of Saranda begins at Chaibasa, which
is 140 kms from Ranchi and 60 kms from
Jamshedpur. A 80 kms drive through
Jhinkpani and Barajamda takes one to
Baraiburu, the gateway to Saranda. |
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Where
to Stay |
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STEEL
AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED (SAIL)
Guest House
Tholkobad forest Rest House. |
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