Blending the best of scenic, natural beauty and burgeoning progress, Bokaro in Jharkhand is a surprisingly popular place among tourists, especially from the nearby states of Bihar and West Bengal. Known as Bokaro the Steel City, it is home to some of the largest plants and production facilities of steel in the country. These include the Steel Authority of India and Damodar Valley Corporation among others.
With the River Damodar flowing through the city and pleasant weather almost all year round, Bokaro offers a relaxing atmosphere to those looking for a break from fast-paced urban landscapes. Temples, vast expanses of greenery, a dam and a number of parks are just a few of the things that characterize the city of Bokaro, appealing to its locals and tourists coming from elsewhere.
The Bokaro Steel Plant should definitely be one of the first places you visit when you reach Bokaro—it is, after all, what gives the city its identity. The oldest and largest steel plant in the country, this company employs over 30,000 people and till recently, used to be the largest steel plant in Asia.
Travel about 12 km from the city centre and you will come to the Garga Dam. With lovely views, and myriad flora and fauna thriving here, the Garga Dam is a popular picnic spot, especially for school outings or young people looking to steal a few moments of privacy. For tourists who are nature lovers, Garga Dam is a must-visit.
A number of temples are spread across the city of Bokaro and are appealing for religious purposes as well as their fine architecture. The Jagannath Temple is a replica of the original one in Puri, Orissa, and attracts many devotees, especially around the festival of Rath. The Chinnamasta Temple is not only highly revered, but also lies in a beautiful, natural landscape at the confluence of the Rivers Damodar and Bhairavi.
Bokaro has a number of local transport options within city limits. You can opt from trekker jeeps, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, state-run buses and mini-buses to travel around the city and its tourist spots. Private taxis and cars can be hired if you’d rather go sightseeing at your own leisure and pace.
On a daily basis there are approximately 17 flights that operate at Birsa Munda Airport.IndiGo and Air India are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
Besides flying you can also reach Bokaro through train.Bokaro Thermalis one of the most popular train stations in Bokaro.
By road Bokaro is surrounded by Ramgarh Cantonment, Jamadoba, Dhanbad which are 26.91 km, 33.01 km, 34.59 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.
Bokaro has a total of 5 hotels.There are 5 hotels in Bokaro with the popular ones being Hans Regency etc.