Places to visit in Gumla
4 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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Gumla (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Gumla district. One of Jharkhand's original districts (Wikipedia list).
Places 3
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Anjan Dham Official source
Believed birthplace of Hanuman; Anjani cave 4 km away on a hill (district portal).
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Sadni Falls Two sources
Waterfall (Wikipedia).
In depth: Gumla (district headquarters)
Gumla's Anjan Dham is believed to be the birthplace of Hanuman.
At a glance
- Type
- District headquarters town Two sources
- Anjan Dham
- 18 km from Gumla (district portal) Official source
- Tourism information
- Places listed by the district portal, Jharkhand Tourism or Incredible India; visitor details thin Official source
History and significance
- Formation
- One of Jharkhand's original districts (Wikipedia list). Two sources
What to see
- To be documented
- Sights, festivals, food and stays to be collected on a field visit with the district administration.
Visiting
- Timings, fees
- Not published for most sites. To collect on a field visit. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Festivals
- Local festivals to be documented with dates. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Dress modestly at temples and shrines.
- Carry water from April to June.
How to reach Gumla (district headquarters)
- By road
- National and state highways; route to confirm. Not yet verified
- By air
- Ranchi. Not yet verified
- By train
- Nearest station to confirm. Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:35 | 17:26 | Best: cool |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:25 | 17:47 | Good |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:02 | 18:01 | Warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:32 | 18:12 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:11 | 18:25 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:06 | 18:38 | Hot; monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:15 | 18:41 | Monsoon; falls in full flow |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:28 | 18:26 | Monsoon; falls in full flow |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:38 | 17:57 | Falls at their best |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:48 | 17:27 | Good: post-monsoon |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:05 | 17:08 | Best: dry, pleasant |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:25 | 17:09 | Best: cool |
Suggested plans
- Field visit
- Two days with the district administration to document sights, stays and access.
How to reach Gumla
- By train
- Nearest station to confirm.
- By air
- Ranchi.
- By road
- National and state highways; route to confirm.
- Headquarters
- Gumla
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Gumla
- Best time
- October to March (Incredible India, for Ranchi; to confirm locally).
- Climate
- Hot summers, monsoon June-September, cool winters.
Dates to plan around in Jharkhand
- Betla season — Latehar/Palamu: Reopened 1 Oct 2026; closed 1 Jul-30 Sep each year (UNI)
- Hizla Mela — Dumka: Every February, about a week (Jharkhand Tourism)
- Maghi Mela — Rajmahal, Sahibganj: Magh full moon, three days (district portal)
- Shravani Mela — Deoghar: Shravan (July-August); 2027 dates to confirm
- Sarhul, Karam, Sohrai, Tusu — Statewide: Tribal festivals (Wikipedia); dates to confirm
Where to stay in Gumla
No stays have been verified for Gumla yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Gumla
What is Gumla known for?
Anjan Dham, believed birthplace of Hanuman, and Navratangarh.
What is the one place not to miss in Gumla?
Gumla (district headquarters). Headquarters of Gumla district. One of Jharkhand's original districts (Wikipedia list).
Which is the nearest railway station to Gumla?
Nearest station to confirm.
Which is the nearest airport to Gumla?
Ranchi.
When is the best time to visit Gumla?
October to March (Incredible India, for Ranchi; to confirm locally).
How many places are there to visit in Gumla?
Our guide lists 4 places in Gumla district, Jharkhand, across district headquarters, places.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Lavapani Waterfall, Lohardaga — Listed by the district portal.