Netarhat is the highest point of Chotanagpur Plateau and best known for mesmerizing sunset and sunrise it offers. A lesser-known tourist point, Netarhat has been blessed with many natural beauties which are hard to find in other parts of the state, like lush pine jungles, pear gardens, and some amazing viewpoints.
Situated 3,800ft above sea level, Netarhat, home to primitive tribes, is thriving on the cultivation of the Asian pear (Pyrus pyrifolia), commonly known as nashi.
More than a decade ago, the district administration had sown pips (seeds) of the succulent fruit on 65 acres of government land as an experiment. Today, tribal farmers are reaping the rewards on their soil. Netarhat, with its advantage of height and accompanied cool climate, is conducive to pear cultivation. It is the only place in Jharkhand where the fruit is grown so extensively.
