With the summer season in India in full force, school children are home, adults are planning short summer trips with family and friends, and the search for undiscovered gems in India are on the rise. Goa,
Delhi, Kerala, Rajasthan, Mumbai, these have become extremely popular locations for people to travel to and during the summer, hill stations like Mahabaleshwar, Ooty, Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, Darjeeling and Munnar, to name a few, see an exponential rise in travellers going to escape the heat.
However, there are many locations in India that are not as well know and industrialist Anand Mahindra took to X (formerly Twitter) to shine a light on a relatively under-recognised place – Meghahatuburu, a hill station in Jharkhand.
When most people plan a holiday in India, the usual suspects come up: Goa, Himachal, Rajasthan.
Jharkhand rarely features in that conversation.
I plead guilty of that too.
And then I bumped into these striking photos posted by @IndiaAesthetica about Meghahatuburu, a hill… pic.twitter.com/Tdzd0czQtg
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 5, 2026
Talking about how this state in India is not at the top of many people’s dream bucket travel list, he wrote, “When most people plan a holiday in India, the usual suspects come up: Goa, Himachal, Rajasthan. Jharkhand rarely features in that conversation. I plead guilty of that too.”
He then went on to add that he “bumped into these striking photos posted by
@IndiaAesthetica” and even shared a few choice photos by the travel account in his message. He wrote about Meghahatuburu, “a hill station in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, renowned as the ‘Hill of Clouds’ due to its high altitude”.
Sharing some interesting facts about Meghahatuburu, the 70-year-old Chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra wrote, “Sitting 4,300 feet above sea level in the heart of the Saranda forest of 700 hills, it offers a sunset point, forest waterfalls, and a landscape that has remained largely untouched. Bare-bones tourist infrastructure. Very few resorts, many guesthouses.”
Often called the “Cherrapunji of Jharkhand,” Meghahatuburu experiences heavy rainfall, low-hanging clouds, and high humidity, particularly during the monsoon. He ended by writing, “I did some more checking about Jharkhand and found it has Netarhat’s famous sunrises, Betla National Park, the sacred Jyotirlinga at Deoghar, the waterfalls around Ranchi, and the ancient Saranda forest itself. Somehow, it still gets overlooked. Jharkhand has much to offer the discerning traveller. It simply hasn’t shouted about it.”
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Here are some places to visit in Jharkhand this summer:
Netarhat Sunrise Point
Perched in the Latehar hills, Netarhat is often called the “Queen of Chotanagpur” and its sunrise point offers one of Jharkhand’s most serene morning views. The hill station’s old British‑era feel, nearby residential school, and scenic viewpoints make it ideal for a weekend escape.
Betla National Park
Betla National Park is Jharkhand’s only wildlife sanctuary, spread across lush sal forests, grasslands, and meandering rivers on the Chota Nagpur Plateau. It’s home to tigers, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and more than 200 bird species, making it a haven for safari‑lovers and birdwatchers.
Jyotirlinga at Deoghar
The Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar houses one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, drawing millions of pilgrims, especially during the Shravan month. Visiting this plaec is essential for any spiritual trip through Jharkhand.
Waterfalls Around Ranchi
Ranchi is surrounded by stunning waterfalls. Hundru Falls, one of the highest in Jharkhand, flows over basalt rocks on the Subarnarekha River, while Dassam and Jonha Falls add a mix of raw power and gentle beauty.
Saranda Forest
The Saranda Forest in West Singhbhum is one of Asia’s richest sal‑forest belts, often called the “Mango‑wood Forest”. The forest is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, and rare birds, and the nearby Saranda Adventure Park adds activities like trekking, ziplining, and camping.
