Kechki River Confluence

Kechki River Confluence, also known as Kechki Sangam, is the meeting point of the North Koel and Auranga rivers at Kechki village in Latehar District, Jharkhand. Located on the edge of the Palamu Tiger Reserve near Betla National Park, it is noted for its scenic sandy banks, forested surroundings and tranquil waters. The site is a popular stop for nature visitors and is known as a filming location for Satyajit Ray's film Aranyer Din Ratri.

Visitors can expect an open riverside landscape where two rivers merge, with wide sandy banks, shallow water channels and surrounding sal forests. The area is largely natural and undeveloped, offering views of the confluence, forest fringe of Palamu Tiger Reserve, and a quiet environment for sightseeing and photography. There are no major built structures at the sangam itself; visitors explore the riverbanks and nearby forest road.

The confluence lies in the historic Palamu region and gained wider recognition after being featured as a location in Satyajit Ray's 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri, which brought attention to the forested landscape of Kechki and Betla.

As a river sangam, the confluence holds local cultural significance and is visited by residents and tourists for its natural setting and tranquil riverside environment near the forest area.