Dhanbad in One Day

Dhanbad is famous for its industrial establishments and coal mines but apart from that there is lot to explore when it comes to hang out and enjoy memorable vacation in this city. Well, if you are planning one day tour to Dhanbad then this city offers a lot to its visitors. Beautiful lakes, mesmerizing falls, enthralling dams, amusement park, wildlife sanctuaries and many other fascinating places of this city will leave one amused completely.


Numbers of eating joints and shopping spots in the city also offer amazing enjoyment to the travelers. Read on to get an idea of one day tour itinerary in Dhanbad that can help you plan your one day trip of this city in a best possible manner.

How to Reach Dhanbad ?

Dhanbad is well connected by road and rail network with all major cities in the country as well as it also has good internal transport which makes it easier to commute in the city and its surrounding regions too. Dhanbad also boasts of its perfect rail connectivity and Birsa Munda Airport, located at Ranchi is the nearest airport. Thus, one can easily reach there by road, rail or air. Once you have stepped in the city buses, cars, cabs, taxis, auto-rickshaws or cycle rickshaws can be hired for local transportation. There are numbers of car rental services in Dhanbad which offer economy and budget, premium and luxury packages and provide service of local sightseeing with comfort. So, one can choose the best suitable option as per own convenience and budget.

Approximate Cab Charges

To travel in peace and comfort one can hire a taxi cab to reach famous destinations on time and without worrying about any delay in terms of distance. The best thing is that most of them are fitted with modern gadgets and are fitted with comfortable and adjustable seats that makes your journey more enjoyable.

Half Day City Tour of Dhanbad (4 hours 40 kms package)
By A/C Car 4 Seater: Rs. 900.00 to 1200.00
Types of Cars: Tata Indica AC, Tata Indigo AC

Full Day City Tour of Dhanbad (8 hours 80 kms package)
By A/C Car 4 Seater: Rs. 1700.00 to 2200.00
Types of Cars: Tata Indica AC, Tata Indigo AC

(Note: Additional rental charges apply for per Km/ Hour Extra / Driver and toll taxes, parking charges and state taxes will be paid by customer)

Start your day by paying visit to famous temples in Dhanbad

However, it is not that easy to cover all tourist spots in just a single day in Dhanbad but still it could be possible to cover most of them with the help of well planned itinerary. Start your day with paying visit to famous temples and seeking blessings of the deities. First of all visit Jagannath Temple which is located at Bank More. Then move to Shakti Temple to offer prayers to the deity and get blessed. Once done with take a turn to Maithon dam which is about an hour drive from Dhanbad and is a famous picnic spot in the area.

Spend your afternoon traveling to Maithon dam

Enjoy your afternoon by visiting the famous Maithon dam where there is a lot more to enjoy. Besides, facilities for boating and fishing there is lot to expore in this area. The natural beauty of the region will leave you amazed. They are a source for extra amusement to the visitors. If you are wildlife lover then it will be a great idea to visit nearby situated Deer Park to watch several species of deers. Bird Sanctuary which too lies close to the dam is a popular destination for locating various species of avian fauna.

Then you can head for Kalyaneshwari Temple which is located near the dam and is one of the beautiful place to spend some time in peace. Next, you can enjoy your picnic lunch in beautiful natural surroundings. Thereafter you can visit Birsa Munda Park, a perfect amusement spot for an extra enjoyment. You can have fun and enjoy dragon train ride with several other recreational activities.

Have shopping during evening hours

Every outing or tour is incomplete without shopping and getting back home with special memories wrapped in form of special gifts for loved ones. So, after relishing your taste buds take out time to pick something special for your dear ones from Dhanbad. There are numbers of shopping spots in the city like Ozone Plaza, Ozone Galleria, Ozone Centre, Sriram Plaza, City Centre, City Style, Urmila Tower and Madhuri Place having famous branded outlets of Reebok, Spyker, Adidas, Bata, United Colors of Benetton, Blackberrys, Fastrack, Tanishq, Newzealand, Reliance Super and Pantaloons etc. Big Bazaar and Vishal Mega Mart are also present in the city. You can also visit famous Bank More Market and such other local markets and bazaars for local shopping experience in Dhanbad.

Conclude your day dining at famous restaurants of Dhanbad

After lots of enjoyment, next comes number of relishing mouthwatering cuisines of Dhanbad at one of the famous restaurants in the city. There are numbers of chic restaurants in Dhanbad which offer wide range of delicious and delectable cuisines to its visitors. Along with economical dhabas and local eating joints are also present to provide lip smacking food at economical prices. One can also enjoy famous traditional cuisine of Dhanbad, ‘Litti Chokha’ at road side stalls in the city.


Some of the popular restaurants offering delicious cuisines are Seventeen Degrees Restaurant, Millenium Host Restaurant, Carramel, Madhulika Restaurant, New York Pizza & Fried Chicken (NYPFC), Kaveri Restaurant, Garden Family Restaurant, Chow - Chow Fast Food Restaurant. Famous fast food chains like Dominos, Hot Bread, Café Coffee Day, Subway and KFC are also present for fast food lovers in the city.End the day with delicious dinner at one of the famous restaurants in Dhanbad and for die hard movie lovers, it would be a great idea to add more fun to this trip by watching movie at the multiplex in the city.

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