Jamshedpur

Originally referred as Sakchi, but later on in 1919 Lord Chelmsford named it as Jamshedpur after a renowned industrialist Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata, for paying a tribute to the founder and the owner of the tata steel. It was also known by a name called Tatanagar. It is also acclaimed as the first cosmopolitan city of the country.

Jamshedpur, also called as steel city, is a flourishing industrial city with other major industries together with that of iron and steel, tin plate production, cement production and truck manufacturing. The city also possesses many medium and small scale industries.

Jamshedpur is all incorporated with many mineral resources such as coal, iron ore, lime, manganese and bauxite making it as the city having the highest per capita income in India.

The city has been attributed with the first integrated iron and steel factory which was established by Jamshedji Tata in 1908. XLRI, India’s premier business school, nestles in the heart of Jamshedpur city. Jamshedpur travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Jamshedpur tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in Eastern India.

General facts about Jamshedpur
Location: Eastern India
Altitude: 159 m
Language: Bhojpuri, Hindi, Maithili, Bengali, Hindi, Santhali and Oriya
Climate: Humid and sub-tropical
Major Attractions: Tata Zoological Park, TELCO Bhuwaneswari Temple
Ideal Time to Visit: October to March

Tourist sightseeing in Jamshedpur
The city is encircled with the lush green forests of Dalma Hills and also is bounded by the famous rivers Kharkai and Subarnrekha. The natural beauty of the city attracts tourists, making it as one of the most admired places in the country. The places to visit in Jamshedpur are Tata Zoological Park, TELCO Bhuwaneswari Temple, Jubilee Park and Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary.

Climate of Jamshedpur
The climate of Jamshedpur is quite pleasant as the city is all surrounded with thick vegetation. The winters here are quite cold. The best time to visit Jamshedpur is during the months of October to April.

How to reach Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur by Rail: The city has its own railway head known as Tatanagar connecting to all the major cities of the country.

Jamshedpur by Road: The city is well-connected and has a good network of roadways that connects all the cities of the state as well as some of the states.