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Visit & enquire

Find the hills, then us.

Ladigarh Estate is in Palamu, Jharkhand, in sight of the Daltonganj hills. Write to us and we'll send the way, the rooms and the rates.

Engraving of the Daltonganj hills from the estate
A lamp-lit path to a cottage at night
Fig. 1. The path in, after dark.
Daltonganj was founded in 1862Locals called it Laltenganj, lantern townBefore that it was BajirabaghThe railway arrived in 1901–02

Getting hereThe way in.

By road

On the edge of Daltonganj (Medininagar), with the hills in view from the lawn. We'll send directions and a map pin when you book. Stop in town for the market around Chhahmuhan chowk.

By rail

Daltonganj has had a railway since 1901–02, when a 78-mile branch line arrived from the Son. Tell us your train and we'll help with the last stretch.

By air

Fly to the nearest airport and drive on through the plateau. We'll send the best route from wherever you start.

Town names: Bajirabagh → Daltonganj (1862) → Medininagar
The pool at dusk under palms
Conditions

When to come

Oct – MarThe best of it. Clear mornings, cool nights, the wedding season, Betla at its best.
Feb – AprPalash and semal in flower, mahua blossom.
Apr – JunThe hot weather: Ray's crew met nearly 48°C in April 1969. Early mornings and the pool.
Jul – SepThe rains. Green everything; the Koel can rise ten feet in three hours.
Enquire

Write to the estate.

StayDates, how many of you, and anything we should know. We'll write back with rooms and rates.
GatheringsThe occasion, a date if you have one, and roughly how many guests. We'll walk you through the lawns.
Just a questionAbout birds, Betla, the hills or the road. Or call or WhatsApp Vikas Singh on +91 98994 62994.
Contact sheetVikas SinghLadigarh Estate
Call+91 98994 62994 WhatsApp+91 98994 62994 Emailvsingh100@gmail.com
AddressLadigarh Estate, Ramanuj Ganj Road,
Post: Raj Chainpur, Palamu, Jharkhand

When you write, tell us: a stay, a gathering or a tiger-reserve trip · your dates · how many of you.

Questions people ask

Before you come.

Where is Ladigarh Estate?

Ladigarh Estate is on Ramanuj Ganj Road, Post: Raj Chainpur, in Palamu district, Jharkhand, in sight of the Daltonganj (Medininagar) hills.

Is Ladigarh Estate a good base for Palamu Tiger Reserve and Betla National Park?

Yes. Guests stay at Ladigarh and go into Betla National Park, inside Palamu Tiger Reserve, on jeep drives at first light, then come back to the estate for the heat of the day.

Will I see a tiger in Palamu?

Sightings are never guaranteed. Tigers in Palamu Tiger Reserve are few; most mornings in Betla are about deer on the road, birds and the sal forest.

When is the best time to visit Palamu?

October to March: clear mornings, cool nights and the wedding season. Palash and semal flower from February to April. April to June is very hot, and July to September is the monsoon.

Can I hold a wedding or event at Ladigarh Estate?

Yes. The lawns host weddings and the days around them, birthdays, reunions, retreats and private parties. Call or WhatsApp Vikas Singh on +91 98994 62994 with your date and the number of guests.

What can you do at Ladigarh Estate?

Jeep drives into Betla, nature walks and birdwatching, cycling on village roads, fishing in nearby lakes, bonfire nights on the lawn, the pool, and trips into Daltonganj town and its market.

How do I book a stay at Ladigarh Estate?

Call or WhatsApp Vikas Singh on +91 98994 62994, or email vsingh100@gmail.com, with your dates and how many of you are coming.

Before you come

Pack light, arrive slow.

  • Binoculars
  • A hat
  • Swimming things
  • A torch for the paths
  • A book you've been saving
  • No particular plan
The lit Ladigarh Estate sign at night

Come and name a hill.

Ladigarh EstateRamanuj Ganj Road, Post: Raj Chainpur, Palamu, Jharkhand
EnquiriesVikas Singh
+91 98994 62994
vsingh100@gmail.com
PlatesEngravings from the Palamu series
SourcesPalamau District Gazetteer, 1961 · Photo credits