TRAVEL GUIDE · BEST TIME TO VISIT
Best Time to Visit
Jharkhand is beautiful year-round — here is what each season offers.
SEASONS
When to Go
October to March is ideal for most travellers; July to September is best for waterfalls.
OCTOBER – FEBRUARY
Winter
Cool, clear and pleasant — the best season for sightseeing, wildlife safaris, hill stations and road trips.
JULY – SEPTEMBER
Monsoon
Waterfalls at full flow and lush green hills. Expect slippery paths and some parks closed to visitors.
MARCH – JUNE
Summer
Hot in the plains. Start early, and head to Netarhat and other hills for cooler air.
FESTIVALS
Travel With the Festivals
Plan your visit around Jharkhand’s colourful festivals — and book early for busy dates.
SPRING
Sarhul
Tribal festival of the new year, celebrating the blossoming of the sal tree.
JUNE – JULY
Rath Yatra
Grand chariot festival at Ranchi’s Jagannath Temple.
JULY – AUGUST
Shravani Mela
Lakhs of devotees carry holy water to Baba Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar.
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER
Karma
Harvest festival of songs and dances around the Karma tree.
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
Sohrai
Festival honouring cattle, known for its painted village walls.
JANUARY
Tusu
Harvest festival around Makar Sankranti, celebrated with songs and fairs.
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