# Jharkhand emerges as top Indian tourist destination alternative to Goa

2026-08-10T19:11:52+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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AajTak.in has promoted Jharkhand as a tourism destination, highlighting attractions such as Parasnath Hills (the state's highest peak) for trekking, Deoghar's Baidyanath Temple (a major jyotirlinga), and Jamshedpur for parks and kayaking. Other places include Simdega with river rafting, Rajrappa Temple, Dasham Falls near Ranchi, and Hazaribagh for camping. The best travel period is October to February for most spots, with July to February for waterfalls.

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- aajtak.in <https://www.aajtak.in/travel/story/best-places-to-visit-in-jharkhand-parasnath-hills-baidyanath-dham-deoghar-dassam-falls-tmovx-dskc-2619430-2026-08-10?utm_source=rss>

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