By Maithon is one of the top Jharkhand destinations. It is 46 kilometers from Dhanbad and is named after Mai-ka-sthan, which means “mother’s home.” It is said to be named after the nearby temple of Kalyaneshwari. Maithon is also home to the country’s first multipurpose project. Which was established in 1958 and has the Damodar Valley Corporation’s (DVC) largest reservoir on the River Barakar. The embankment has a height of 56 metres and a length of 4357 metres.
The Dam Road Bridge is recognized for its first-of-its-kind subterranean hydel power station in Southeast Asia. Even in the middle of the ocean, you can relax and unwind. A new deer park has been opened, which will add to the fun of your excursion. Short-distance buses run between Dhanbad and Maithon. Taxis or other light vehicles can also be hired to get there. The nearest railway station is at Kumardhubi, which is about 10 kilometers from the Dhanbad-Howrah rail line.
Top Tourist Destinations in Maithon:
The Maithon Dam is a popular tourist destination that attracts thousands of visitors each year from Jharkhand, as well as Bihar and West Bengal. Here are some of the most popular things to do in Maithon:
Boating
The location features boating facilities where visitors can ride paddles and speed boats. One can take a ride across the dam and take in the breathtaking scenery of nature. Nevertheless, Jharkhand Tourism and West Bengal Tourism maintain a boating port on each of the river’s banks.
Bird-watching
Maithon is one of Jharkhand’s top bird-watching spots. During the winter, migratory birds from Siberia, Mongolia, and other transcontinental nations, as well as the Himalayas, flock to the lake. Moreover, very winter, it is home to 35 species of water birds and about 55 migratory species.
Picnic
Moreover, Maithon is one of the best spots to go with your family or friends for a picnic. For city inhabitants, a picnic by the river or in the woods is a common occurrence. In fact, the best part is that you can make food in the woods and enjoy it with your friends and family!
Temple of Kalyaneshwari
The Kalyaneshwari temple is situated on the banks of the Maithon dam in West Bengal’s Paschim Bardhaman district. It is a 500-year-old Lord Shakti temple that is said to have witnessed human sacrifices.
Weather
The climate in Maithon Dam and the surrounding surroundings is tropical. In fact, the summer months are from March to June, with temperatures ranging from 35 to 47 degrees Celsius. The months of April and May are the hottest of the year.
The rainy season starts in the month of July and lasts until the end of September. The winter season lasts from November through February, with temperatures as low as -10 to 15 degrees Celsius. Moreover, the months of December and January are the coldest of the year.
The monsoon months of July and August are the best months of the year for the dam since the water level is at its highest. It’s the ideal season for a road vacation. The best time to visit the dam is during the winter months of December to February if you wish to have a picnic.
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