Ranchi, India: travel guide
Jharkhand's hill capital of cascading waterfalls — Hundru, Dassam, and Jonha Falls — and scenic reservoirs surrounded by sal forests.
- Country
- India
- Currency
- INR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Nearest airport
- IXR
Top places to visit in Ranchi
Hundru Falls
Waterfall · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · entry 50
A spectacular 98 m waterfall where the Subarnarekha river plunges over rocky cliffs, Jharkhand's most famous cascade, thunderous in the monsoon.
Jonha Falls
Waterfall · 4.3 rating · about 1.3 h · entry 50
Also called Gautamdhara, a graceful 43 m hanging-valley waterfall reached by a long flight of steps, with a small Buddhist shrine nearby.
Patratu Valley
Nature · 4.6 rating · about 2 h
A breathtaking valley of serpentine ghat roads winding down to the Patratu dam reservoir, a hugely popular scenic drive and viewpoint.
Dassam Falls
Waterfall · 4.4 rating · about 1.3 h · entry 50
A powerful 44 m waterfall on the Kanchi river amid forest, where the water drops in a wide curtain — scenic but with strong currents, so swimming is unsafe.
Jagannath Temple Ranchi
Temple · 4.4 rating · about 1 h
A 17th-century hilltop temple modelled on Puri's Jagannath shrine, with sweeping city views and its own annual Rath Yatra.
Rock Garden & Kanke Dam
Nature · 4.1 rating · about 1.3 h · entry 50
A landscaped rock garden of terraces, sculptures and waterfalls beside the scenic Kanke Dam, a favourite spot for evening strolls and sunsets.
Birsa Zoological Park
Wildlife · 4.2 rating · about 2 h · entry 100
A large forested zoo at Ormanjhi with tigers, lions, elephants and a deer park — a popular family outing on the city outskirts.
Pahari Mandir
Temple · 4.3 rating · about 1 h
A Shiva temple atop a rocky hill reached by ~450 steps, flying a giant national flag and offering panoramic views of the city.
Tagore Hill
Viewpoint · 4.2 rating · about 1 h
A historic hill in Morabadi associated with the Tagore family, with a hilltop ashram, a short climb and lovely views over Ranchi.
Sun Temple Ranchi
Temple · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h
A striking temple built in the form of a giant chariot drawn by horses, dedicated to the Sun God, with a sacred pond and serene grounds.
Things to do
- Ranchi Waterfalls Tour Nature · 8 h · from INR 1,500 per person
- Patratu Valley Drive & Boating Nature · 5 h · from INR 1,200 per person
- Ranchi City & Temples Tour Cultural · 5 h · from INR 1,000 per person
- Jharkhandi Tribal Culture Experience Cultural · 4 h · from INR 1,400 per person
Day trips and tours
- Ranchi Waterfalls Day 9 h · from INR 1,800
- Patratu Valley & Lake Day 7 h · from INR 1,500
- Ranchi City Heritage Tour 6 h · from INR 1,200
Where to stay in Ranchi
- City Center about INR 2,000 per night
Main commercial area with mid-range hotels
Hotels
- Radisson Blu Ranchi 5-star · INR 7,000 to INR 13,000 per night
- The Royal Retreat 4-star · INR 4,000 to INR 7,000 per night
- Capitol Hill Hotel 4-star · INR 3,500 to INR 6,000 per night
- Hotel BNR Chanakya (Heritage) 4-star · INR 3,500 to INR 6,500 per night
- Patratu Lake Resort (JTDC) 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 5,500 per night
- Hotel Green Horizon 3-star · INR 2,500 to INR 4,500 per night
Where to eat
- Kaveri Restaurant North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese · about INR 450 per person
- Nucleus Mall Food Court North Indian, South Indian, Chinese · about INR 300 per person
- Yellow Sapphire North Indian, Chinese, Continental · about INR 450 per person
- Bansidhar Sweets Sweets, Snacks, North Indian · about INR 150 per person
- Angeethi North Indian, Awadhi, Mughlai · about INR 550 per person
- Cafe Regal Cafe, Continental, Italian · about INR 350 per person
- Pind Balluchi Punjabi, North Indian · about INR 450 per person
- Patratu Lake View Restaurant North Indian, Chinese · about INR 400 per person
Getting around
- Auto Rickshaw main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Ride Hail main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.