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High Season : Oct - Feb

28 - 36℃

Low Season : Mar - June

11 - 17℃

Nearest Airport -IXR

Ranchi

Nearest Train Stations -KQR

Kodarma

History

In ancient times, the city was covered by dense forests. Its residents have remained independent in the past. It wasn't until 1526 AD. that the area was immune to outside influence. It wasn't until Akbar established his rule in Delhi in 1556 that outside forces told them to explore the area. After Akbar's death, the area was liberated again and a department called Hazaribagh was established in 1831 as an administrative headquarters. Hazari Bagh was declared a camp in 1790. At that time it was part of the Ramgarh district. In 1834 it was declared the district headquarters. It was a camp until 1884. During the British rule, many British people lived in Hazari Bagh, and they used to hunt in its forests.

Facts & Culture

What makes Hazari Bagh a beautiful city is its natural beauty. Surrounded by mountains and dense forests, it is one of the most beautiful cities in Jharkhand lying in North Chotanagpur, and is famous for the Hazari Bagh National Park. The word Hazaribagh is derived from the two words "Hazar", which means one thousand, and "bagh", which means garden. Hazaribagh literally means "City of Ten Thousand Gardens". The city is also rich in mineral and ores, mica and coal being the main minerals found here. Hazaribagh was once covered by dense forest and is still surrounded by forest. This small town is a great destination for nature lovers with several tourist attractions. The most famous is the Hazaribagh Lake which is a series of artificial lakes with spectacular sunrise and sunset views whish is a delight for photographers. Canary Hill in the city is an ideal place for the splendid views of the entire Hazaribagh. Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular spot for wildlife lovers. A large number of tourists throng at Surajkund where a yearly fair is held. Rajrappa is a hindu pilgrimage here attracting thousands of devotees regularly. The rich art and culture of the city are reflected in the handicrafts and paintings found here. Stone age tools were discovered in the city which has a strong tribal influence in its culture and traditions. Hazaribagh inherited its Mural painting art from the Prehistoric times. Sanskriti Museum and art Gallery are the places where one can get an insight into Hazaribagh's age-old art and culture.