Burudi Dam is a prominent picnic spot for the people of Jharkhand and West Bengal because of its awestruck scenic beauty and poised atmosphere. The dam is one of the best places for the offbeat weekend gateway and is the perfect place for your much-awaited road trip if you are hailing from Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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Where is Burudi Dam located?
Burudi Dam is located in Ghatshila, a small town in the East Sighbhum district of Jharkhand. Ghatshila is a small town located in the bank of river Subarnarekha and is surrounded by the Dalma hills. The town lies on the forest land and is located on the border of the state of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Why is Burudi Dam famous for?
Burudi Dam is an artificial dam constructed by the Britishers during the British era. The dam lies amid the beautiful Dalma hills and is a famous picnic spot for the people of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Though a lot of people from Jharkhand and West Bengal visit the dam each year, the dam is not known to many because no proper information is available online.
Burudi Dam is located very close to the Dalma hills which shelters the famous Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, the home to many Wild Elephants, as a result, Burudi is also visited by Wild Elephants occasionally.
Another reason why Burudi is famous is because of Binda Mela, a popular fair among the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand. The Mela was initially started by the king of Ghatshila and now as a tradition, it happens every year in the month of October for fifteen days in the bank of the Dam. During the Mela, the Santhal tribe displays the famous Santhali Handicrafts such as Madhubani art and paintings, Warli paintings, Dhokra arts clothes, earthen pots, and lamps, jewelry, etc.
What to do in Burudi Dam?
Jharkhand Tourism Department is planning to make it an eco-friendly tourist spot soon by starting some thrilling water activities for the tourists like Banana boat ride, Water surfing, etc. Meanwhile, one can enjoy Motor and Pedal boating around the lake while admiring the blue Dalma.
The weather in Burudi Dam
Burudi Dam has a tropical climate. The Summer months range from March to June and the temperature varies between 35-degree centigrades to 40-degree centigrades. The month of April and May are the hottest.
The dam receives moderate rainfall during the rainy months of July to August.
The winter stretches between the month of November to February with the temperature falling between 10-degree centigrade to 15-degree centigrade. The month of December and January are the coldest.
What is the best time to visit Burudi Dam?
The best time to visit Burudi Dam is in the month of October, during the Binda Mela or during the months of December to February. Burudi Dam gets maximum visitors during the coldest winter months of December to February as it the ideal time for picnics.
How to reach Burudi Dam from Kolkata?
Burudi Dam can be reached both by rail and by road. If you are boarding a train, get down at Ghatshila (Station Code: GTS) and from the station take a cab or auto to Burudi Dam. The distance between Ghatshila Station and Burudi Dam is 8.8 km via Burudi Road.
List of the train that connects Howrah Jn (Station Code: HWH) and Ghatshila (Station Code: GTS)
- Howrah - Barbil Jan Shatabdi Express (12021)
- Ispat Express (12871)
- Lalmati Express (12865)
If you are planning a road trip from Kolkata to Burudi Dam, Ghatshila, it is an approx five and a half hours journey. The distance between Kolkata and Burudi Dam is 244.8 km via NH16 and NH49.
Rental cab price from Kolkata to Burudi Dam, Ghatshila
The lumpsum rental cab price, if you are renting a Cab from Kolkata to Burudi Dam, Ghatshila is
- INR 4000 to INR 4500 for Macro
- INR 5000 to INR 5500 for Sedan
- INR 7500 to INR 8500 for SUV
Kolkata to Ghatshila bus service?
There is no bus service between Kolkata to Burudi Dam, Ghatshila. If you are visiting in a group then you can rent a bus for the trip.
How to reach Burudi Dam from Jamshedpur?
If you are planning a road trip from Jamshedpur, Burudi Dam should be in your bucket list. The distance between Jamshedpur to Burudi Dam is 50.7 km via NH18 which takes approx one and a half to two hours to reach.
One can also board a train from Tatanagar Jn (Station Code: TATA) to Ghatshila (Station Code: GTS). After getting down at Ghatshila, book a cab or auto to the Burudi dam. The distance between Ghatshila Station and Burudi Dam is 8.8 km via Burudi Road.
List of the train that connects Tatanagar Jn (Station Code: TATA) and Ghatshila (Station Code: GTS)
- Tata Steel Express (18616)
- Mumbai LTT - Shalimar Kurla Express (18029)
- Neelachal (Neelanchal) Express (12876)
Rental cab price from Jamshedpur to Burudi Dam, Ghatshila
The estimated rental cab price for Burudi Dam from Jamshedpur is
- INR 2000 to INR 2500 for Macro
- INR 3000 to INR 3500 for Sedan
- INR 5000 to INR 6000 for SUV
Jamshedpur to Ghatshila bus service?
Bus services are available between Jamshedpur and Ghatshila. Busses generally operate between 6 am to 5 pm. If you are traveling by a public bus, you can rent a cab or auto from the Ghatshila bus stand known as Fuldungri bus stand to Burudi Dam. The distance between Fuldungri bus stand and Burudi Dam is 7.5 km via West Burudi Road and Burudi Road
Is Burudi Dam, Ghatshila safe for the tourists?
Burudi Dam, Ghatshila is absolutely safe for the tourist but avoid going after dawn and try to come back before 4 pm because as it is a forest area, it becomes secluded during the dark hours. The safest time to visit Burudi Dam, Ghatshila is between 6 am to 4 pm.
Where to stay while visiting Burudi Dam?
Ghatshila has many budgets, as well as luxurious lodges, hotels, and resorts where one can check in while visiting Burudi Dam. Some of the well-known lodges, hotels, and resorts are
- Hotel Bibhuti Vihar
- Galudih Resort
Tips for visiting Burudi Dam
- Avoid going to the dam after dawn.
- Avoid visiting the dam alone, always be in a group.
- The best safest time to visit is between 6 am to 4 pm.
- Carry water bottles, medicines, snacks, and other refreshments along.
Places to visit near Burudi Dam
- Ramakrishna Math.
- Phuldungri Hills
- Dharagiri Falls
- Narwa Forest
- Galudih Dam
- Rankini Temple
- Panch Pandav
- Bhibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay's Cottage
