About Ranchi Tourist Places
About Ranchi, Jharkhand India, the capital of Jharkhand and the erstwhile summer capital of Bihar, nestles at an altitude of 2140 feet in the heart of charming Chhotanagpur plateau. The bracing climate and lush landscape teeming with wonderful waterfalls has made the beautiful town a popular health and holiday resort. It is also an important place for the study of tribal ways of life. It is a number of industrial complexes.
Ranchi Hill and lake
The ‘Ranchi Hill’ dominating the skyline of the town is crowned by a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. At the base of hill is the pristine Ranchi lake, which was excavated in 1842, Colonel Onsely, a British agent Boating facilities are available.
Tagore Hill
The 300 ft high hill is named after poet and nobel laureate, Rabindra nath Tagore, who is said to hve penned many poems here.
Gonda Hill & Rock Gardens
This another attractive hillock of the town is set on the Kanke road, about 4km from the G.P.O. The popular big lake called as Kanke Dam is at the foot of the Gonda Hill near the Albert Ekka Chowk.
Other interesting site are Digambar Jain Temple, rani Sati Temple and Tribal Research Institute & Museum.
Places to visit in Ranchi Jharkhand India
Angrabadi
This temple complex amidst scenic surroundings has shrines of Lord Ganapati, Ram Sita and Hanuman and Shiva.
Hathia Dam (12km)
Popular picnic and excursion point.
Mutta Muggar Breeding Centre & Birsa Zoological Park (23km)
This crocodile breeding centre and zoo are worth visiting.
Jagannathpur Temple & Hill (10km)
This sacred hill-tap temple of Lord Jagannath was built in 1691. The annual Rath Yatra held here in the month of June / July attracts a large number of devotees.
Hundru Falls (28km)
Subarnarkha river plunges down from a height of about 320 feet over here, creating one of the most picturesque waterfalls. Other important falls are – Dassam falls (40kms), Jonha Falls or Gautamdhara (34km) and Hirni Falls (70km) etc.
Mc Cluskieganje (40km)
The tiny idyllic hamlet amidst lush forests lies on the N.H. 47, was originally set up for the Anglo – Indians, during the 1950s. Today, this cool haven with a colonial ambience has perfect settings for a quiet holiday.
Ratu (17km)
It was the seat of the erstwhile maharaja of Chhotanagpur and is now well known for the ‘Durga Puja’ath yatra’ celebrations. Bhorra, the origin point of river Koel is located nearby.
Sun Temple, Bundu (39km)
This magnificent shrine located on the Tata Road near Bundu was built in the form of a huge chariot by the Sanskrit Vihar. Ornately carved 18 wheels and seven life like horses pulling the chariot are noteworthy.