Jharkhand
A major mining state on the plateau of eastern India, with forests, waterfalls and tribal culture throughout, and relatively undeveloped tourism.
Jharkhand lies on the Chota Nagpur Plateau in eastern India. It was carved out of Bihar in 2000, and its capital is Ranchi. The state has extensive forest cover and rich mineral resources, is an important coal and steel producer for India, and Jamshedpur is a famous industrial city. Several waterfalls lie around Ranchi, Betla National Park protects herds of elephants and primeval forest, and the culture of tribal peoples such as the Santhal is also distinctive. Tourist facilities are limited overall, so the state suits travelers exploring off-the-beaten-path nature and culture. The weather is most pleasant from October to March, and the main gateway is Ranchi Airport.