Away from the fast pace of city life, one can choose to spend a few peaceful and calm days in the lap of valleys, hills and rivers. Situated amidst hills and greenery, Dumka is a beautiful place for a getaway from the hustle-bustle of rapidly growing cities. Situated in Jharkhand, Dumka is one of the holiest places in the state. It is believed that the history of the city dates back to the Stone Age and has been ruled by the Afghan kings, Mughals, Maratha warriors and the British. The city is gifted with natural beauty and many places that hold religious value. The inhabitants of this city celebrate all festivals and rituals with great belief and enthusiasm and to get the feel of that, you need to be in the city.
The Naag Temple and the Baba Basukinath Dham are the two main places of worship in Dumka. The Naag Temple is dedicated to Naag Devta and is situated on the top of Shiv Pahar, and the Baba Basukinath Dham is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered extremely holy by the devotees.
Apart from temples, the city offers picturesque beauty and has many spots to enjoy nature’s bounty. The Mayurakshi River, which is 250 km long, is one such spot in the city. Apart from that, Dumka also has Tatloi and Tharia Pani Hot Springs, which are natural hot water springs where you could unwind, relax and take a dip in the purest water. You could also enjoy the appealing nature at Massanjore Dam, Kumrabad and the Botanical Gardens of Karua.
Some of the popular festivals that are celebrated in Dumka are Shraavana Mela, Vivah Panchami (wedding of Ram and Sita), Chhath Puja and Sarhul.
Along with the number of tourist spots, the city’s transport is well connected as well, with buses that smoothly run across its length and breadth. Auto-rickshaws are also available at every nook and corner. To reach the tourist spots situated away from the city, you could use the private buses or hire a car in order to reach your destination in comfort.
You can reach Dumka through train.Dumkais one of the most popular train stations in Dumka.
By road Dumka is surrounded by Suri, Dubrajpur, Deoghar which are 30.76 km, 33.99 km, 37.87 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.