Jharkhand doesn't just mean Ranchi or Deoghar, this state hides many offbeat gems. In a short three-day trip, you can enjoy an extraordinary blend of nature, history, and solitude. To taste Jharkhand's offbeat beauty, Netarhat and Betla can be ideal destinations for you. Combining Netarhat, the queen of Chhotanagpur, and wildlife-surrounded Betla makes for a wonderful three-day trip.

First Day: Ranchi to Netarhat

Arrive in Ranchi in the morning, hire a car, and set off for Netarhat—a distance of about 155 km. On the way, see Jharkhand's highest Lodh waterfall hidden in the mountain gorges. Visit Lower Ghagri Falls and Upper Ghagri Falls. Arrive in the afternoon and watch the sunset from Netarhat's famous Magnolia Sunset Point. Stay overnight in Netarhat.

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Second Day: Netarhat to Betla

Early in the morning, watch the sunrise from Koel Viewpoint. Then after breakfast, visit the Pine Forest and Netarhat Residential School. At noon, set off for Betla—a distance of about 90 km. On the way, see Keochki Sangam, the confluence of the North Koel and Aoranga rivers, and reach Betla in the evening.

Koel Viewpoint

Third Day: Betla Jungle Safari and Return

Go on a jungle safari at Betla National Park early in the morning. Here, you're more likely to spot elephants, deer, and nilgai. Then visit the historic Palamau Fort and head towards Ranchi station in the afternoon. If time permits on the way, you can visit the eye-soothing Patratu Valley.