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Tourism in Pakur District
Tourism in Pakur District includes visits to the religious and historical sites. There are several temples and archaeological remains in this district providing ample opportunities for the travellers.

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Diwan-e-PirTourism in Pakur District offers several pilgrimage sites as well as parks to explore. These places of tourist importance attract the travellers from all across the globe. Tourism in Pakur District includes historical, archaeological and religious places that also reflect the rich past of the region. The tribal culture of this district of Jharkhand adds more charm to the travelling experience of the visitors.

The popular tourism attractions of Pakur District are as follows -
Siddhu-Kanhu Park: This Park is one of the beautiful tourist spots of the district. Here stands the Martello tower, built by the British rulers of Pakur.

Devinagar: It contains the remnants of temples and houses said to have been built by Raja Udit Narayan Singh. The ruins of tunnel, which once connected this place with village Birkitti, can still be seen.

Hot Spring: This natural fountain is said to have religious importance. People take bath in this hot spring especially on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Kanchangarah: This place is situated on the top of the hill amidst the deep forests. It is said to be the ruling zone of the then Paharia Tribe king in this region. But its history is not available though some historical references are found in local dialects.

Nityakali Mandir: This temple exists in the campus of Pakur Rajbari in the north middle of Pakur Town. It is very old. The shape of the statue is engraved on a big black stone. People of this area pay their floral offerings to Goddess Kali with great devotion. Its origin relates to Pakur Raj family. Its distance from Pakur Railway station is 2 km.Nityakali Mandir

Shiv Sheetla Mandir: The temple of Lord Shiva is one of the religious centers of attractions among the people. It is situated in the southeast from Pakur Railway Station.

Mahakal Shakti Pith: Mahakal Shakti Pith has emerged as a center of devotion in the west of Pakur Town. It is situated at a distance of 2 and half kms from Pakur Railway Station.

Diwan-e-Pir: It is situated in the northeast form Pakur Railway Station between Pakur and Tilvitta. This place has religious significance associated with it.

Dharni-Pahar: This place is situated at the distance of 15 km in the southwest from Pakur district headquarters. There is an old temple of Lord Shiva on the hilltop where an annual fare is held on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

These are the main attractions of Pakur District that offers a beautiful tourism experience to the travellers.


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