- Best time
- Oct–Apr
- How long
- 2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹900–4,500
- Food a day
- ₹200–900
- Nearest railhead
- 25 km away
- Nearest airport
- 170 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Betla
The heart of Palamu tiger reserve — sal forest with elephants, gaur and deer, the jungle-covered ruins of the Chero kings’ forts, and the Kechki confluence nearby.
Things to do in Betla
Betla Jeep Safari
Morning and evening drives for elephants and gaur.
Palamu Old & New Forts
Chero dynasty forts swallowed by forest.
Kechki Sangam
Confluence of the North Koel and Auranga.
Kamaldah Lake
A forest lake with birds.
Where to stay in Betla
Van Vihar & forest lodges
Government lodges at the park gate.
What to eat
Lodge meals
Dal-bhat and local chicken curry.
Good to know
- Daltonganj is the nearest railhead.
- Pair with Netarhat (2 hours) for a Jharkhand loop.
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