Dalma Hills | Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | India | Beautiful Places for Photography

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
- Majhlabandh (waterhole)
- Nature trail

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/
- Manual booking - Forest Department Office opposite Payal Talkies, Mango, Jamshedpur

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.

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