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Picnic spots ready to welcome New Year

RR Srivastava

After Christmas everyone is eagerly waiting for the New Year. The countdown has begun and the next 48 hours are going to be historically devoted to fun, food, romance, dance and greetings. And Hazaribagh is famous for its natural beauty from a long time which attracts tourists from all across the country.

Every year on the eve of New Year and on on January 1st people come out to enjoy at certain spots in and around the town. This year these picnic spots are ready once again to welcome you with new attractions and flavours.

Normally the denizens of Hazaribagh like to spend their time in the lake area which is in the middle of the town. This year in this area, besides other attractions, another fascinating activity ready for the people which have been named as Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Park. You can reach here from NH-33 also; it is just adjacent to the local circuit house occupying an area of about 46 acres. The Swarnjayanti Cafeteria with its new looks and flavour is ready to make the day pleasant for a whole family.

Canary hill is the next most loved picnic spot of the town. View of entire town from the top of the hill is always remembered by the visitors. This year the district administration has made arrangements for drinking water in the upper part of the hill which was a demand of the visitors since years. In the foothills chain of ponds in the nursery of forest department are ready to welcome you.

Hazaribagh sanctuary which is spread in about 18,625 hectare area and Salparni within it is another spot of attraction. lush green forest, tiger trap, deer safari and boating in Salparni lake are ready to make your New Year pleasant. It is about 20 KM from the town.

Besides these Charwa Dam, Gidhauniya of Churchu, Baghpichadwa of Sarwaha, Kandaber of Keredari, Barso Paani and ISCO of Barkagaon, Budhiya Mata Temple of Ichak, agriculture tourist centre of Demotandh, lotwa Dam and many more spots are waiting for you this year. With the development of town culture the restaurants are also ready to welcome New Year with you.

Hotel Canary Inn, Blue Accord, Heritage and some others have plans for 31st December night. You just need to book your table here and they will provide you everything to welcome the New Year with enthusiasm.

Preparations are on for welcoming the New Year and saying goodbye to 2013.

Groups of youth have planned for good food and dance with DJ. District administration especially police department has also made preparations for your uninterrupted enjoyment.

DSP SC Jha said that on every picnic spot police party will be on duty. Besides this continuous patrolling, panther force will keep eyes on notorious persons.