Excursions from Dhanbad

Topchanchi

Located 37 km from Dhanbad, Topchanchi Lake is an artificial reservoir excavated in 1915 to supply water to Jharia. Occupying an area of 214 acres, the place is a famous picnic spot. 

Maithon Dam 

Maithan

This is one of the most popular excursions from Dhanbad. One of the dams under control of the Damodar Valley Corporation, Maithon Dam is an engineering and architectural marvel. 48 km from Dhanbad, Maithon Dam is visited for its beautiful artificial lake that captivates picnickers in a large number. 

Panchet Dam 

Located 54 km from Dhanbad, Panchet Dam in Jharkhand is another dam under control of Damodar Valley Corporation. The dam is a major sightseeing attraction. 

Bokaro

47 km from Dhanbad is located India’s biggest steel complex of Bokaro. Apart from the steel plant of Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), other places of attractions in Bokaro are City Park and Garga Dam.