Once in Netarhat, it is hard to resist the charm of the River Koel. It is about 2 KMS form the bus-stand in between the jungles of Chirpines reaches you to the Koel View Point. The river flows about 10 kms below the site. Origination from a local hilly village Tutua Paani, the sun osculate waters share the spectacle of dawn and twilight, reflecting the myriad hues of the rising and setting sun. from deep crimson to fiery orange, or just the lilac and azure of a cloudless sky , the clear waters of the river mirror the passing moods of a nature at its scintillating best. Do not forget to watch the river during moonlit nights as well, when the water seems to get transformed into a silvery stream. Located on the banks of the river are clusters of small villages as Saarna Toli, Chaatan Jori resided by the primitive tribes that compel you to scribble some brisk notes or go for random shots with your camera, capturing their interesting ways of life.

This is the place where your heart dons wings….as a bird set free from the urban dungeons, it soars over hills and vales, tapping the rhythm of the wild hilly rivulets. It leaps way ahead of your head transporting you along on its flights of fancy. Needless to say, the Netarhat Plateau on the upper was, “Near to the Heart” of the erstwhile British soldiers too, that reminded them of their Scottish moors back home. Dense forests, serpentine roads, cool bracing breeze, nights may have probably prevailed upon the English to christen the place as Nature’s heart or Netarhat. However, some argue that the place has been named after ‘NeturHaat which means a marketplace for bamboo in the local language. Located at about 3622 feet high in Latehar District about 156 kms West of Ranchi, it was once the sumer retreat of the British Governor. Satpura range from Central India, meets the Chotanagpur plateau on the eastern side, at Netarhat is also the home of various primitive tribes, who had been residing in its hills for generations, in close harmony with nature.

While in Netarhat, if you want to enjoy the most spectacular view of the rising sun, it has to be the Green Palace point in front of the tourist bungalow, Hotel PrabhatVihar. It located at a distance of half kilometer to one km from the Netarhat bus stand. As you wait in anticipation for that memorable rendezvous with the sun, you suddenly observe the hills and trees appearing as dark silhouettes against the clearing horizon. And lo and behold! The nature around you is gradually steeped in a reddish hue… then as you watch spellbound the passing shades of vibrant scarlet and orange. From behind the hills in front the crimson ball suddenly appears in its full flamboyance and glory to greet you. Even the moonrise seen on full moon nights from here is a long cherished experience. On reaching Netarhat, take the road from the bus stand leading to the tourist bungalow - Hotel Prabhat Vihar.

Adding to the ambience of the place is the poignant love story of Magnolia, a young British girl who fell desperately in love with a tribal shepherd boy. A granite plaque narrates how Magnolia's love for the poor shepherd drew the ridicule of the girl's English community. Realising that her love would remain unfulfilled she chose to end her life by diving into the alley along with her horse. Magnolia Point is located around 10 KM from the town's main bus stand. Ideal for picnics, fishing and bird watching is the Netarhat Dam, located 2 KM from the bus stand. The dam has been providing water supply to the region since the time of the British Raj.

It was once a chosen destination for the British laal saheb to unwind. The remains of Laat Bangla exists to this day. The site about 61 kms away from Netarhat and 14 kms North West of Mahuadand near Orsapat, in Latehar district proudly claims to have the highest waterfalls in Jharkahand. Here the water of the River Burha, as it is locally called makes a spectacular leap from a height of about 468 feet. It falls from two sides of the hills, thundering its way deep into the bosom of the earth. A legend runs that the local villagers once tried to measure its depth by immersing boulders tied to long ropes, the span being equivalent to that used in the making of seven Khatias, (coir costs)… But alas! The boulder disappeared deep down in the abyss… and even to this day the depth is unfathomed. The place is called Chitidah. The roaring sound of the water falls amidst rocky terrains and hills, inside the forests, can be heard even from a distance of 10 kms away. River Burha is later joined by a number of wild rivulets emerging from the local hills around.

Lying about 4-5 kms below the Upper Ghagri, is the Lower Ghagri, about 10-12 kms from the Netarhat Bus stand. Here, Local rivulets, originating from the hillocks add on to the volume of water from Upper Ghagri, tumbling down from a height of about 100 feet. For nature lovers, the trek to Lower Ghagri may be equally fascinating. It is through the dense forests where large branches of trees serve as bridges over the short brisk rivulets. Taking you to the site are three to four such wooden pathways. The tall trees of the forests are endowed with such thick luxuriant growth that even the sun rays are unable to pierce through them making them reminiscent of the American poet, Robert Frost's description of lovely, dark and deep woods, the gushing sound of the water seems to shatter the prevailing tranquility. Not to forget, you might also be fortunate enough to catch a fleeting glimpse of the wild life as Tiger, bear, deer, peacock, wild goats etc. in the forests.

Ghagria or Ghagha in local rural parlance means water falls. Here, the water of the overflowing dam makes a splash within a low valley, resulting into small water fall. The waterfalls from between the Gaaritaam and Ghagri hills on either sides. One may thus also enjoy trekking along the water spring. During the days of erstwhile British Raj and days of Zamindari, the site was locally called Bhainsborwaâ where buffaloes from large farm houses enjoyed bath in summer. The tall trees of chir pine and Sakhua add to the lush greenery. Not too far away are the famous nashpati orchards that stretch for acres. Watching the stooping boughs heavily laden with fruits in the months of June-July are sights to behold. The much in demand Nakh, Nashpati are also cultivated here. To add to them, guavas too, extensively grown in these orchards. The fruits are sent as far as the West-Bengal.

"Chalet" is a French word which means a wooden dwelling .This is a historical building of Netarhat is made up of logs of wood . it was established during the period of Sir Edward Gate, L.G of Bihar and Orissa in early 20th Century. initially, it was used as summer exodus by British Officer for discussion with local influential village chiefs. Now it is being used as the camp office of D.C Latehar.

The Government of Bihar conceived and resolved to set-up a Model institution where every facility for the education could be made available to the selected meritorious and talented students between the ages of 10 and 18 years belonging to the Weaker-sections and hailing from the rural areas. With the view, the Bihar Legislative Assembly, in 1951, appointed a Committee under the Chairmanship of Sri. F. G. Pearce, the Principal of Rishi Valley School.

Sri. Pearce's scheme finally received the general approval of the Bihar Govt. in 1952 and the Residential School was opened on 15th November, 1954 at Netarhat with Sri. Charles Napier as its First Principal. The School admitted the first batch of students numbering 60 in 1954 for a six-years course. From 1982 onwards, the strength of Boys was raised up to 100.

The Alumni of Netarhat school have excelled in almost all the fields including Administration, Research, Medicine, Engineering and Teaching. The school is situated far away from disturbed and busy life of town, and is very close to lap of nature surrounded by Sal trees on a hill top. The whole atmosphere is based on Guru Kul Padhati - away from home, staying in Ashrams, simple and country made dress (bases on Gandhiji Vichar-Dhara). Continuing to provide excellent environment. The school has produced citizens who are following the motto of school "Atta Dipa Viharatha". The inspiration of school had let a number of students of this school (commonly known as NOBA-Netarhat Old Boys Association) to share their wisdom to whole world.