Markets
Jamshedpur has several markets, Bistupur is an "upmarket" market, while Sakchi is not so upmarket. On Tuesdays both markets are officially closed and the sakchi market is converted into a flea market! The health department wont allow us to actually sell fleas there, but you can get some nice clothes for under half a US Dollar!
Bistupur, on the other hand is a little more orderly! Shown below is the main street, the one you would pass if you came from the railway station.
Kamani Centre at Bistupur is a popular shopping centre, especially if you need computer spares, or eye-glasses!
The meatshop given below is at Dadhkidi. An area with a distinct muslim flavour, it has a wonderful mosque and is the closest shopping area to XLRI.
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Marine Drive
Not very far from XLRI is Jamshedpur's own Sangam, a.k.a "River's Meet". The river Karkai and the river Subarnarekha (The Ggolden Line)meet and then karkai loses its identity. Interestingly there have been reports of families that still make a living panning gold from Subarnarekha!!
Dimna Lake: No tour of Jamshedpur is complete without a visit to the source of our drinking water. Located about 15 km away from the town, the lake supplies the township with water round the year. Here Dimna is seen in its monsoon beauty.
1 comment:
Thanks for posting the pictures !
It was like ,walking down the meory lane for me .
Keep well.
Nabomita
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