Divine India – Coal City Dhanbad

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Destinations Covered: Dhanbad

Devotion wrapped in artistry.

Introduction

Known as the Coal Capital of India, Dhanbad transforms into a festival of light, color, and imagination during Durga Puja. The city’s themed pandals recreate world monuments, mythological tales, historic milestones, and modern marvels. Here, worship blends seamlessly with creativity, rituals echo against the backdrop of coal mines, and sacred shrines radiate timeless devotion.

This Divine India journey is curated to immerse you in pandal hopping, cultural heritage, sacred darshans, and soulful local experiences — all with our signature comfort and spiritual depth.

Divine Experiences

Thematic Pandal Hopping – explore replicas, mythology, and contemporary narratives.

Coal Mines Pandal Visit – rare glimpse of devotion in the industrial heart of India.

Chitahi Dham Darshan – connect with Jharkhand’s sacred spiritual traditions.

Topchanchi Lake Excursion – serene natural beauty as a divine retreat.

Sandhya Aarti and Rituals – evening prayers at Shakti Mandir.

Sindoor Khela – farewell to Maa Durga in a sea of vermilion and blessings.

Special Amenities

- VIP access at all pandals.

- Personal Puja Kit (flowers, diya, incense, sindoor).

- Traditional welcome with sweets, tilak and garland.

- Handcrafted souvenirs from House of Ullassa.

Inclusions

- Premium accommodation (2 nights, Radisson Dhanbad).

- Daily breakfast and curated festive dining (including lunch at Yamas).

- Private AC vehicle transfers (Durgapur ↔ Dhanbad + local tours).

- Guided visits to pandals, coal mines and sacred shrines.

- Evening cultural immersion with Aarti and rituals at Shakti Mandir.

- Services of a Divine India travel buddy throughout.

- Travel package for two people.

Divine India Promise

Durga Puja in Dhanbad is devotion fused with imagination — where pandals become temples of art, rituals reflect cultural pride, and farewells turn into blessings. With Divine India, experience Puja in its most vibrant form amidst Jharkhand’s coal, culture and creativity.

Travel Itinerary

Day 1 – 30th September

Arrival and Evening Pandal Hopping

Arrive at Durgapur Airport and transfer to Dhanbad (2.5 hours).

Check in and refresh at Radisson.

Evening pandal-hopping tour – monuments, mythological epics and social themes.

Witness dhak drummers, festive lights and Sandhya rituals.

Dinner and overnight at Radisson.

Day 2 – 1st October

Coal Heritage, Sacred Sites and Lake Serenity

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit Coal Mines pandal – devotion amidst mining colonies.

Darshan at Chitahi Dham, an ancient temple of spiritual energy.

Festive lunch at Yamas – a Santorini-inspired poolside lounge.

Excursion to Topchanchi Lake, a scenic retreat of forests and water.

Evening Sandhya Aarti and more pandal visits.

Dinner and overnight at Radisson.

Day 3 – 2nd October

Farewell Rituals and Departure

Breakfast at hotel.

Participate in Sindoor Khela (subject to Puja day).

Check out and transfer to Durgapur Airport.

With Divine India, experience Puja not just as a festival, but as a journey of faith, art and community.