Exploring ancient monuments and natural wonders while walking along the river Ganga gives me immense pleasure. In this post I am talking about these jewels of Sahibganj dist.
Moti Jharna
Moti Jharna is the most picturesque waterfall in Sahibganj dist. The water from a hill stream in Rajmahal hills tumbles over two ledges of rocks with each one around 60 ft high. Moti Jharna is a popular tourist spot. I was thrilled to trek to the source of this waterfall in the hills with awesome views to cherish. Also met some villagers who live in the hills.
Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary
Udhwa lake has been recently added as a Ramsar site, a wetland of international significance. This is the only Ramsar Site in Jharkhand. During my Ganga walks in Sahibganj dist, I walked to Udhwa site as well. This site comprises two interconnected wetlands, Pataura lake and Barhel lake which are surrounded by the hillocks of the Rajmahal hills and linked by a channel to the Ganga river. In 2016, Udhwa lake site was designated as a bird sanctuary.
Ruins of Baradari and Jami Masjid
Imposing sites of Baradari and Jami Masjid impressed me profoundly.
Baradari- Built on a high ground the building consists of an immense wall of bricks of about 9 meter height. Presently, the remains of the wall measure 5 meter. There is a gate at one corner of the enclosure with provision for the guard rooms. A row of apartments runs through the inner walls, each consists of a small open court meant for women and their female attendants. There is a common arched gallery in front of all these apartments facing the interior court. Most likely this baradari was built by Mir Kasim Ali or Fateh Jung Khan.
Jami Masjid- This mosque was built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, the governor of emperor Akbar. It is situated on a high land called Hadaf. The mosque consists of a large prayer hall and a spacious courtyard enclosed by a high compound wall with arched recesses on its inner side.
Singhi Dalan
Singhi Dalan is a protected ancient monument. This marble pavilion is part of a big palace probably erected by Raja Man Singh, the viceroy of king Akbar or by the Mughal prince Shah Suja, son of ruler Shah Jahan.
Short videos of my Ganga walks in Jharkhand Bihar…
Looks like such a lovely trip. Some great spots along the Sahibganj dist, thanks for sharing x
Memorable trip indeed.
These are really gems…Just gorgeous…I can’t wait to explore all these fantastic sites…So beautiful.
Thanks Karen.
Oh, wow! You really know how to find the best spots. I would love to see all of these.
Thanks Beth.
I would love to see the bird sanctuary. It’s so beautiful there. These are amazing spots!
What a neat trip to take. There are so many beautiful views there, from the vista and even just on the water. Sounds like there are so many interesting things to see there.
Beautiful vistas to cherish.
The mosque looks really historical and full of character. Thank you for sharing your hidden gems!
Thank you.
I’m genuinely impressed by how in-depth this post is. The research and thought you’ve put into it are evident, and I appreciate the way you’ve presented the information in such a clear and accessible manner. This is a post I’ll be coming back to regularly.
Thanks Lauren.
Discovering and traveling in rich, immense areas brings me joy as well! Finding hidden gems in less touristy areas when traveling is always a wonderful thing!
Memorable indeed.
Sometimes finding these little gems along your journey is more meaningful and makes the trip more memorable
Absolutely so.