Kiriburu is also known as the “Queen of hills”, surrounded by around 700 hills. It’s located in the core of the Saranda forest. The place is blessed with lavish greenery and with sal trees, forests, herbs, and shrubs. It has Majestic resources of flora and fauna. Kiri means elephant and buru mean hills. If you are planning to visit Jharkhand, this place should be on your bucket list.
“Jharkhand never misses to amaze you with its greenery and forest all over the state.”
Kiriburu is a beautiful hill station in Jharkhand. It’s 220 km distance away from the heart of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
It is a small town located in the west singhbhum district. Kiriburu lies between the Jharkhand-Orissa border. It’s also known as mini Shimla.
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KIRIBURU
- It’s mainly known for having huge iron ore mines, Steel Authority of India Limited. (SAIL)
- The main source of earnings for the people here is Iron Ore Mines and local businesses.
- There are two mining areas.
– KIOM – Kiriburu iron ore mines.
– MIOM- Meghahatuburu iron ore mines.
- Two hospital facilities are provided by SAIL.
- For primary education – there is 3 school.
– Kendriya vidyalaya Meghahatuburu
– Project central school
– Government school
After completing intermediate, students move or shift from kiriburu for further education.
The specialty of kiriburu
Kiriburu is an undiscovered hidden beauty of Jharkhand. Even Jharkhand people are unfamiliar with this beautiful hill station. With time and the internet, this place has come to light. But still undiscovered. When you start climbing kiriburu, you will be mesmerized by the dense forest and valley. As you reach the mountain top you will witness the breathtaking view from the top. The serene is so luscious, that cannot be described in words. The soothing breeze will make you calm and relax the moment you enter the valleys. If you visit kiriburu by booking a vehicle or by your car/bike, you can stop anywhere and can enjoy the appealing beauty of nature. The weather in kiriburu is almost cool all the time. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and pollution, you will have a great relaxing time here.
Which season is best to explore kiriburu?
There’s no particular season because every season is beautiful here.
– If you are someone who loves rain and fog, you can visit here during monsoons. But you might face electricity scarcity sometimes and maybe network issues too. During monsoon, you can enjoy the rare vegetables available in monsoon only. Like rugda or puttu- this is the rare kind of mushroom that grows in the canopies of sal trees under the soil of depth 3-6 cms. Villagers dig it out from the soil, wild mushrooms, and bamboo shoots.
Rugda or puttu is in very high demand here in Jharkhand. The prices are high for a very little amount.
Kiriburu tends to receive very heavy rainfalls during monsoons. There are some days when people don’t come out of their houses because of heavy rain and fog. But still, sail employees do their duties in such weather.
– If you are someone who can tolerate extreme cold, then you can visit during winter anytime from November to January.
– Climate of October, February, and March is very pleasant here.
– Summers? It can be a great time to visit. Sunsets look very pleasing during summer.
Where to stay?
You might face difficulty in staying at kiriburu as rooms are scarce in guest houses sometimes.
But don’t worry there are many other options to stay near kiriburu which is just 1 hour away from here. You can stay at Manoharpur or Barbil. These two places are near kiriburu.
There are three guest houses available at kiriburu
- Guest house 1, Meghahatuburu
- Meghalaya Guest house, near sunset point, Meghahatuburu
- Guest house 3, Hilltop
Beautiful places to explore in kiriburu
Now coming to the main reason why you have landed on this page.
- Sunset point.
- Sunrise point.
- Thalkobad guest house
- Pacheri waterfalls
- Khandadhar waterfalls
Must- visit Sunset point in Meghahatuburu
The first and most mesmerizing place to visit in kiriburu is the sunset viewpoint. I guarantee you, that you will experience the most beautiful sunset here between the hills. The place is surrounded by hills and dense forests. Sometimes you may also get a chance to see a crowd of monkeys roaming and playing around. This is such a serene beauty beyond description. Not only are sunsets beautiful here, but mornings are beautiful too. In some seasons you can view hills covered with snowy clouds. It seems like you are on top of the clouds.
Sunrise Point, Kiriburu Hilltop
It’s situated on a hilltop which is also a part of kiriburu in the distance of
You will be mesmerized by the view from the top. It’s so soothing to watch the heavenly sunrise and heart throbbing serenely.
The Serene Thalkobad guest house
It can be a little difficult to reach there because it’s located at the core of Saranda forest. But if you plan to go there, some arrangements can be made by locals if you ask them. You can book a vehicle to reach there and can contact the encharge of the guest house. I would recommend you plan one day visit, you can go there in the morning, you can enjoy the lush greenery, can have a mini picnic and can return in the evening.
You can also ask locals to guide you.
The soothing Pacheri waterfall, Bolani
Pacheri waterfall is located near the town of Bolani at a distance of about 7-8 km. You must visit this beautiful waterfall. There is a great rush of picnickers during winter.
The Enchanting Khandadhar waterfalls
Khandadhar waterfall is not located in kiriburu but it’s in the sundargarh district at Nandpani, bonaigarh in the state of Orissa, India, which is not very far from kiriburu.
Khandadhar waterfall is the 9th highest waterfall in India and Orissa.
The water falling from the height of 244 meters (801 ft) in a single line drop, is the view like a sword.
That’s the reason why this fall is named Khandadhaar. Khanda means sword and Dhara means waterfall.
It’s approximately, 118 km(approx.) via NH520 from kiriburu.
Time – 3 hours 18 min approx.
You can also visit this beautiful fall if you choose to stay in barbil, Orissa.
How to reach kiriburu?
By Air
The nearest Airports from kiriburu are Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi and Biju Patnaik Airport Bhubaneswar.
From Ranchi– local buses or can book a cab/car from Ranchi.
You can also reach by your two-wheeler/4 wheeler
Distance from Ranchi– 220 km approx
From Bhubaneswar – one can board a train/bus to Barbil, Or one can book a private cab.
Distance from Bhubaneswar Airport- 311.2 km via Badshahi Road, NH20
By Rail
From Kolkata and Jamshedpur– one can board to Jan Shatabdi train to barbil or Bara Jamda.
one can book a cab to reach kiriburu from Bara Jamda or Barbil. 2 Sail company buses are also available near Bara Jamda railway station to pick up the passengers of the Jan Shatabdi train.
Distance from Jamshedpur– 120 km approx.
Frequently Asked Questions
- what kiriburu is Famous for?
Kiriburu is famous for its big iron-ore mines, and also as an Alluring hill station of Jharkhand.
- Is it safe to travel to kiriburu?
Yes. It’s in the heart of the dense forest but it’s safe to travel to kiriburu.
- what is the best thing to watch in kiriburu?
It’s mesmerizing sunsets from the sunset viewpoint, Meghahatuburu.
