Dalma Hills | Dimna Lake | Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | India

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Dalma Hills/Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is located approx 20 kms from Jamshedpur. Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its elephants.

Dalma Hill Top is approx 40 kms from Tatanagar Railway Station.

How to Reach
-By train to Tatanagar Railway Station and then by hired vehicle to Dalma
By road on hired/private vehicle (well connected with West Bengal, Odisha).

Nearest City/Town -
Jamshedpur
Chandil

Roads -
Dalma is located just beside NH33.
Dirt roads mostly inside the sanctuary.

Places of interest in Dalma -
Dalma Devi Temple
Lord Shiva Temple
Lord Hanuman Temple
Dalma Hill Top
Deer Park

Activities in Dalma -
Watching elephants and other animals (in the right season with a guide).
Puja
Trekking (best done with a guide from the rest house)
Photography

Dalma Forest Rest Houses -
Makulakocha Forest Rest House (located in the foothills near checkpoint)
Pinderabera Forest Rest House (located 12 kms high up in the Dalma Hills)

Booking -
Online booking site - http://forest.jharkhand.gov.in/booking/


Entry Fee -
Rs. 2 per person
Rs. 20 for two wheelers
Rs. 80 to Rs 150 for cars/minibus
Rs 50 for camera (no charges for cellphones/small cameras)

Best time to visit Dalma -
October to March

Animals in Dalma - If you are lucky you can spot
Elephants
Deers
Giant squirrels
Monkeys
Porcupines
Large number of birds
And many other animals.

Travel Tips -
Carry food and plenty of water.
Comfortable shoes with nice grip if planning on trekking.
Umbrella/raincoat if visiting during monsoons.
If visiting by private vehicle, make sure your vehicle is in proper condition (there are no garages inside the sanctuary)
Plenty of fuel and correct tyre pressures.

Dalma is a beautiful place to enjoy with one's family either as a day visit or extended stay in the forest rest houses.

In this video, I am trying to capture the beautiful greenery of Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary. I took a thrilling ride to Dalma Hill Top, visiting the temples, enjoying the beautiful views, did some trekking and explored some photography places.

Contacts :
Dablu Bhai (Our Driver ) Mob. No.9382122284