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Dumka is one of the oldest districts in Jharkhand and is home to various tribes. The beautiful landscape with its majestic mountains, glistening rivers and the cover of greenery is sure to mesmerise those visiting this place.
Amongst all this beauty, Dumka is known to be a religious town for the Hindus as there are a few temples and ghats that adorn this village. You can either travel here for a spiritual feeling or just enjoy the beauty of nature here. Here is a look at some of the places to visit in Dumka.
Baba Basukinath Dham
One of the places to visit in Dumka is the pilgrimage site of Baba Basukinath Dham, a revered destination for the Hindus. Devotees come here during the Shravan Mela, which is celebrated with pomp and grandeur here. Tourists visiting the place can enjoy the celebrations and will get to see a sea of saffron cloth clad pilgrims singing songs in the praise of the lord.
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Baba Sumeshwarnath
A tourist place in Dumka is the Baba Sumeshwarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees throng here in large numbers to pay respect to the lord and offer worship to him. Tourists coming here will be amazed by the crowd of devotees in and around the place. You can hear them chanting prayers and hymns all through the day. A unique offering at this temple is that of the holy water from the Ganges River. It is believed that those who offer the lord this holy water will be blessed and have his prayers answered.
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Tatloi
Another place to visit in Dumka is Tatloi, which is famed for its natural hot water spring. The natural surrounding of this place makes it even more welcoming. It draws nature lovers who are certain to enjoy the scenic beauty. It is an ideal place to head for a picnic with your family and also you can take a nice warm, relaxing dip in the pool of water near the hot spring.
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Massanjore Dam
Another tourist place in Dumka is the Massanjore Dam built on the Mayurakshi river. This huge reservoir attracts tourists from far and wide and is a haven for nature lovers and photographers. You can take a boat ride here or simply stand on top of the dam and marvel at the beauty that surrounds you. It is a perfect place to head to for those wanting to escape the noise of the city as the calmness here is sure to rejuvenate you.
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How to Reach Dumka
By Air: The closest airport to Dumka is the one at Ranchi which is 330 km away. It is well-connected to all the major cities in the country.
By Train: Railways connect Ranchi and Jasidih to Dumka. It is connected to all the major cities from here.
By Road: Dumka is well-connected by proper roads with important cities of Jharkhand. Travel within Dumka is easy with plenty of autos available. Buses are readily available and are mostly preferred by the residents. Both private and government buses run through the city. Kolkata and Ranchi are connected to Dumka by frequent luxury night bus service.
