Stepping into Chaibasa, a city with its unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty and a thriving cultural legacy, is sure to leave you spellbound. Nestling in the lap of nature, the city is surrounded by a cover of dense forest embellished with wildlife and scenic landscapes of greenery-clad cliffs and cascading waterfalls.
Amid this garb of wilderness, the city hides a formidable historical and cultural legacy. Located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, it shelters a number of different tribes within its territory. Archeological remains trace the city back to the pre-historic era, adding to its mystic charm.
Home to a number of picturesque sites of natural beauty, Chaibasa is an explorer's haven. Pay a visit to the lush green landscapes at beautiful places such as Rungta Garden, Shahid Park, Jubilee Lake and Lupungutu. Treat yourself to the spellbinding sight of the Thakura Waterfalls in Bidri.
Experience the divine at the ancient Mahadev Sal Temple of Lord Shiva and the Paudi Devi Temple. A great time to get a glimpse of the tribal culture and folk arts is during the annual Kesrikund Festival celebrated on the occasion of Karthik Purnima.
History buffs can visit the Porahat region to view the age-old ruins of the erstwhile kingdom, and the archeological ruins of Benisagar.
Local transport in Chaibasa mostly consists of the auto-rickshaws. Cycle-rickshaws, though rare, as also available for traveling to short distances. The city bus network is efficient as well. However, the best way of traveling and sightseeing in Chaibasa for travelers who wish to move around at their own pace is to hire a private vehicle.
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 Chaibasa through train.Chaibasais one of the most popular train stations in Chaibasa.
By road Chaibasa is surrounded by Sindri, Jugsalai, Jamshedpur which are 18.79 km, 29.07 km, 29.31 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.