India Tourism | Ranchi

Ranchi is picturesquely situated in the valley of Chotanagpur at an altitude of 2140 feet (654.5 metres) above sea level. It is well known for its scenic attractions waterfalls, salubrious climate, glades, barren rocks and verdant hillocks. It has a number of industrial field. Ranchi is also a central place for the study of tribal ways of life.

Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 37.2, Min 20.6
Winter: Max 22.3, Min 10.3
Rainfall: 1530 mm (61.2 inches) annual
Best Season: September to May

How to get there

	Air: Ranchi is connected by regular Indian Airlines services with Kolkata (Calcutta), Patna, Mumbai (Bombay) and New Delhi.
	Rail: Ranchi is on the South Eastern Railway and is directly connected with Kolkata (Calcutta), Patna, Rourkela etc.
	Road: Ranchi is situated on National Highway No.23 & 33 and there are nets of good roads around it. Ranchi is directly connected by regular bus services with all the main places in the state and also outside the state.

Places of Interest

Ranchi Hill
Tagore Hill (Moradabad Hill, 4 kms)
Kanke Dam (4 kms)
Ranchi Lake
Tribal Research Institute & Museum
Heavy Engineering (11 kms)
Hatia Dam (12 kms)
Jagannath Temple (10 kms)
Mental Hospital (9 kms)

Excursions

Hundru Falls (320 ft., 45 kms)
Johna Falls (140 ft., 40 kms)
Dassamghagh Falls (144 ft., 34 kms)
Hirni Falls (75 kms)
Netarhat (156 kms)

The Region