Jamshedpur
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India’s first planned industrial city, built around the Tata steel works and named after Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.
CityPurbi Singhbhum (East Singhbhum) district, on the Subarnarekha and Kharkai riversBest time to visit: October to March
Highlights
- Jubilee Park, with gardens and lights
- Dimna Lake, at the foot of the Dalma hills
- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, known for elephants
- Tata Steel Zoological Park and the planned, tree-lined townships
Significance
Jamshedpur grew from the steel plant set up in the early 20th century and became a model for industrial towns in India. Jamsetji Tata’s birth anniversary, 3 March, is celebrated in the city as Founder’s Day.