Whenever there is mention of beautiful valleys, snowy hills or calm lakes on the tourist map of India, the first name that comes to people's mind is Kashmir, Shimla or Manali. But do you know that there are some hidden and untouched natural treasures within our country which give a tough competition to even these popular hill stations in terms of beauty? Palamu district of Jharkhand, which is often known for drought and forests, is fast emerging as a new and very beautiful tourist hotspot among tourists these days. Especially in this special season of the year i.e. in the month of September, a famous dam of Palamu starts looking like a fairy tale world. When the valleys become green with the departure of monsoon and mild sunshine, the vast water bodies spread far and wide and the huge mountains standing around them create such a captivating scene, which makes everyone's heart flutter. If you are also looking for a quiet, beautiful and away from the crowd place this weekend that can remove all your tiredness, then this dam of Palamu is going to prove to be the perfect destination for you. Why does the entire picture of this dam of Palamu change in the month of September? The beauty of any tourist destination depends on the season in which you are visiting, and when it comes to this particular dam of Palamu, the month of September is considered to be the golden period to visit it. During monsoon, when it rains heavily from the sky, the thirst of the forests and mountains of Palamu is quenched and a different beautiful form of nature is seen all around. By September, though the intensity of rain reduces, nature is at its peak. At this time the water level of the dam is at its peak and that blue and clear expanse of water gives the feeling of a vast ocean. The tall green mountains spread around the dam seem to be playing hide and seek with the clouds, and when light cool winds blow, every tourist coming here gets goosebumps. This coolness and freshness of the local weather makes it feel like the valleys of Kashmir, which is why the popularity of this place is increasing rapidly among photography and nature lovers. Amazing confluence of mountains and lake: no less than a paradise for tourists. When you reach the main bank of this dam, the view in front of you is very difficult to describe in words. On one side there is calm and deep water stretching for miles, in which the shadows of the surrounding mountains float as if a painter has painted a picture on canvas, while on the other side there are ranges of green hills trying to touch the sky. The calm environment here and the chirping of birds, far away from the noise of the city, gives a strange mental peace to the tourists. People sit on the rocks here for hours, looking at the waves of water and enjoying the cool breeze. In the morning, when the first rays of the sun emerge from behind the mountains and fall on the water of this lake, the entire area starts shining like gold. The view of sunset in the evening is so magical that travel vloggers and tourists come from far and wide to capture it on camera. With the increasing popularity of local tourism and emerging identity as a weekend getaway, this place has now made its place as an excellent weekend getaway among the tourists from Jharkhand and surrounding states like Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, people were hesitant to come here due to lack of basic facilities, but in recent times, due to the efforts of the administrative level and local people, the tourism infrastructure has improved a lot. Due to construction of good roads and availability of means of transport, it has now become very easy to reach here with family. However, this place is still completely untouched by the commercial hustle and bustle like Shimla or Manali, which is its biggest advantage. The feeling of peace and solitude that you will get here in the lap of nature is impossible to get at any expensive and crowded hill station in the country. The local villagers also welcome tourists with a very open heart, which makes the trip here even more safe and pleasant. Best time to visit and important tips for nature lovers If you are planning to visit this beautiful dam of Palamu in September or its surrounding months, then it is very important to keep some things in mind so that your trip can be memorable. Since this area is naturally rich and there is greenery and forests all around, hence keep a camera, power bank and adequate amount of drinking water with you. If you are fond of bird watching, then morning time will be the best for you because during this time, migratory and local birds of different species can be easily seen around this lake. This place is ideal for having a picnic with family or friends, but to maintain the cleanliness of nature, it is our responsibility not to spread garbage here. So what are you waiting for, this September, take out some time from your busy schedule and go on a tour of this amazing dam of Palamu, which gives you a feel of the beauty like Kashmir-Manali.
