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Ketunga Dham

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Category Historic, Religious

Simdega is home to several ancient temples that attract visitors from all over the world. Ketunga  Dham in Bano block is of great historical importance and archaeological excavations have been carried out here. Many Buddha statues have been  found  here,  which are believed to have been erected during the Maurya reign of Emperor Ashok when he was returning to Pataliputra after the Kalinga War.

  • Ketunga Dham
  • Ketunga Dham Side View
  • Ketunga Dham Front View
  • Ketunga Dham.
  • Ketunga Dham Side View.
  • Ketunga Dham Front View.

How to Reach:

By Air

If you are planning to reach Ketunga Dham through the air route then the nearest airport is in Ranchi. The total distance between Ranchi and Ketunga Dham is about 155 km. This major airport is well connected to all the major cities of India. From the airport, tourists can hire taxi / bus and can reach Ketunga Dham.

By Train

The nearest railways are located in Rourkela, Orissa, which is 135 kilometers from Ketunga Dham and 155 km from Ranchi Railway Station.

By Road

Ketunga Dham is about 65 K.M from simdega.