Ranchi. Bangalore of The East.

Ranchi is capital of Jharkhand and 4th Largest city of India by area. Ranchi has a hilly topography and dense tropical forests, a combination that produces a relatively moderate climate compared to the rest of the state. Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate, but its location and the forests surrounding it combine to produce the unusually pleasant climate. Ranchi is one of the major industrial cities of Eastern India for its location in the region called ‘Ruhr of India’ (Chota Nagpur), thus making it an ideal place for mineral based industries. The city has major rail and road connections. The major industries include Silk production, manufacture of shellac and heavy machine tools. The city attracts headquarters of the National Coal Development Corporation, the Heavy Engineering Corporation, and the Hindustan Steel Company, radium and lac research institutes.

Within City: Quick refreshment

Rock Garden: Rock Garden, Kanke Road, Gandhi Nagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834008, India, Timings: 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM, Entry Fee: No entry fee.

Sun Temple: Ancillary Industrial Area, Pithiyatil, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834004, Timings: Everyday: 6 am — 7.30 pm, Entry Free.

Johna Falls: Distance from The City:42.6Km, Height:17 Meters, Ideal Time: October To January.

State Museum Hotwar: Address: Hotwar Khelgaon Mega Sports Complex, Ranchi, JH 834009, Phone Number:06512270011, Timings: Tue — Sun 10:00 am — 5:00 pm, Mon Closed.

Dassam Falls: Distance from The City:42.6Km, Height: 44 Meters, Ideal time: Rainy Season.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

Ranchi Science Center: Address: Tagore Hill Road, Near, Temple Road, Chiraundi, Morabadi, Ranchi, JH 834008, Price: Entry Ticket — ₹10, Timings: Mon — Sun 10:00 am — 6:00 pm.

State Museum Hotwar: Address: Hotwar Khelgaon Mega Sports Complex, Ranchi, JH 834009, Phone Number:06512270011, Timings: Tue — Sun 10:00 am — 5:00 pm, Mon Closed.

Tribal Museum: Address: Near Museum Tagore Hill Road, Morabadi Tagore Hill Road, Morabadi, Ranchi, JH 834008, Phone Number:06512251824, Timings: Tue — Sun 10:30 am — 5:00 pm.

Theme Parks: Thrills that give you Chills

Fun Castle Water Park: Ticket Price:15rs/Per Person, Per Ride: 100 Rs, All Rides Per Person:220 Rs, All Rides Per Children:100rs

Wildwaadi Water Park: Timings: 10:00 am To 6:00 pm, Phone Number:9717687469, Email Id: info@wildwaadi.com.

National parks: Wild Splendour

Betla National Park: Latehar, Jharkhand, 829203, India, Timings: Open 24 Hours,Entry Fee: 100 Rs per person for Indians, 200 Rs per person for foreign tourists, 200 Rs per group for jeep safari, 50 Rs per still camera, 20 Rs per hour for local guide, 100 Rs per group of 4 person for elephant safari.

Singhbhum Elephant Reserve: National Highway 33, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand 832401, Cost: Entry fee: INR 5 per person, (Cameras are charged extra with still cameras having a charge of INR 80 per camera, per day).

Biodiversity Park: Lalkhatanga, Ranchi Ring Rd, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834010, Timings: 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM, Time Required: 1–2 hrs.

Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park: Main Road, NH33, Ormanjhi, Jharkhand 835219, Timings: 9am-4:30pm.

Water falls: Feel the flow of nature

Dassam Falls: Distance from The City:42.6Km, Height: 44 Meters, Ideal time: Rainy Season.

Hundru Falls: Distance from The City:46.4Km, Height:98 Meters, Ideal Time: October To January.

Jonha Falls: Distance from The City:42.6Km, Height:17 Meters, Ideal Time: October To January.

Hirni Falls: Distance from The City:73 Km, Height:37 Meters, Ideal Time: December To February

Panchghagh Falls: Distance from The City:50.4Km, Height:600 Meters, Ideal Time: August.

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture

Jagannath Mandir: Address: Jagannathpur Chowk Khataal, Sector 1 Jagannathpur, hec, Khataal, Dhurwa, Khataal, Jagannathpur, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834004, District: Ranchi, Completed: 1691.

Swami Vivekanandha Statue: Behind marwari college, Upper Bazar, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834001, Timings: 6am — 7pm.

Late Hawaldaar Bhisham Singh Munda Monument: Morabadi Rd, Ranchi University, Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834008, Timings: Open 24 Hours.

Ranchi War Cemetery: Netaji Nagar, Kathartoli, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834001, Timings: 9am — 6pm, Saturdays and Sundays Closed.

Hinoo Chowk: Pawan Colony, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834002.

Wildlife sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of nature

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary: National Highway 33, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand 832401, Timings: 6:00 AM — 4:00 PM, Entry Fee: Entry: INR 5, Group of 10 students: INR 40, Time Required: 3–4 hrs.

Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary: Sitwa Junrormin, Jharkhand 825410, Best time to visit the Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary is in the winter, between November and March, completely avoiding summer and rain.

Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary: Pokharia Rajderwa Raod, Pokharia, Jharkhand 825411, Timings: All days of the week, 6:00 AM — 8:00 PM, Entry fee: 50 Rs per person, Visit duration: 2 to 3 hours

Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary: NH 20, Kodarma, Koderma District, Jharkhand, 825407, The winter season in the months of October to March is the best season to visit Koderma.

Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary: Lawalong, Jharkhand 825404, Best Time to Visit: The period from November to March is ideal to visit the Sanctuary.

Hill stations: Enjoy the scenic beauty

Netarhat Hills: Distance from Ranchi: 144 km, Netarhat is not close to the main city but you can reach the hill station via taxi, cab, bus or train, Places to Visit and Things To Do In Netarhat: Visit the Betla National Park, Take a stroll nearby Upper Ghagri Waterfalls, Watch the sunset at Magnolia Point, Trek through the pine forests of Netarhat.

Giridih Hills: Distance from Ranchi: 181 km, Giridih can be reached through taxi, cab, train or by your car. It is easily accessible through roadways and railways, Places to Visit and Things To Do In Giridih: If you have a shopaholic in you, visit Tiranga Chowk, Visit Surya Mandir if you wish to marvel at the architecture, Take a walk amidst nature in Khandoli Park, Kabir Gyan Mandir is an amazing place to visit if you’re religious, Trek Parasnath Hill till the top for an amazing, adventure trip.

Ghatshila Hills: Distance from Ranchi: 166 km, it is accessible by a wide network of roads from which you can drive, book a cab or a bus. You can also take a train from Ranchi in order to reach Ghatshila, Places to Visit and Things to Do in Ghatshila: Trek to Phundungri Hill, Visit Ghatshila Rankini Mandir and marvel at the sculptures, have a picnic by the Burudi Lake, Visit Dalma, Wildlife Sanctuary.

Hazaribagh Hills: Distance from Ranchi: 93 kms, Hazaribagh Hill has good connectivity via state transport corporation and other private tour operators. It is easily accessible by a bus, car, train or a cab, Places to Visit and Things to do In Hazaribagh Hill: Visit the oldest wildlife sanctuary, Hazaribagh National Park, Trek Canary Hills and Sati Hills to the top and pass through serene dense forests, Spend a great time by the Hazaribagh Jheel, Shop at the Urban Haat for leather commodities.

Ranchi Hills: Distance from Ranchi: 5 km, you can reach Ranchi Hills by auto-rickshaws, bus, cab or your car, Places to Visit and Things to do in Ranchi Hills: Visit the Shiva Temple situated at the top of the hill, Indulge in various water sports in Ranchi Lake like Kayaking and River rafting.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

Jamshedpur: Named after Jamshedji Tata, has several interesting places to visit such as Jubilee Park, Jubilee Lake, the Hudco Lake for romantic walks and picnics, Jayanti Sarovar, Tata Steel Zoological Park and Tribal Culture Center.

Hazaribagh: The city sports several picturesque gardens and wildlife parks featuring myriad species of flora and fauna. Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Hazaribagh National Park and Canary Hill are few interesting places.

Deoghar: Deoghar is an interesting place to go for a honeymoon with Baba Baidyanath as the most famous of all the temples here. Of the famous nature spots here, Basukinath, Trikuta Hills, Jalsar Children’s Park and Nandan Pariah are the most famous.

Giridih: It is a popular place amongst Jain pilgrims as it has the largest number of Jain temples anywhere in India. Besides Jain buildings, temples and other religious locations this city has other interesting honeymoon places to visit such as Parasnath Hills, Usri Fall, Khandoli Park and Dam and Madhuban Jharkhandi Dham.

Sahibganj: A small, tranquil city, this is a lovely honeymoon spot in Jharkhand. It is perfect for a quiet romantic retreat with a pleasant weather, beautiful scenery and helpful residents. The religious spots here include Bindabasini Temple, Shukravasini Temple, Raksisthan Temple, Shivgadi Temple and Mary’s Church. Other historic monuments are Teliagarhi Fort, Rajmahal and Mangalhat. Moti waterfall and Bhagwa Kuan are also interesting places one can visit.

Religious places: Experience subtlety

Dewri Mandir: Address: Tata-Ranchi Highway, National Highway 33, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834001, India, no entry fee, visit duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Jagannath temple: Address: Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834004, India, Timings: All days of the week, 5:00 AM — 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM, Visit duration: Around 1 to 2 hours.

Sun Temple: Address: Sun Temple, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 83001, India, Visit duration:1 to 2 hours.

Jama Masjid Ranchi: Saraswati Market, Upper Bazar, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834001, Open 24 Hours.

Methodist Church Ranchi: Forest Officers’ Colony, Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834001, Summer (April — September): 10:00 a.m., Winter (October — March): 10:30 a.m., Holy Communion: during Worship on every first Sunday of the month, Sunday School: During the Worship Service, Baptism: second Sunday of every month, Choir practice: Every Sunday after the Worship Service.

Adventure Sports: Enjoy the adrenaline search.

Trekking/Rock Climbing, Hot Air Balloon Show, Paddle Boating, Cycling, Adventure Camps/ Jungle Safaris, Aero-Sports (Paragliding, Parasailing, Hang-gliding), Obstacle Course, Water-sports (river rafting, wind surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing).

Nearby: Short time retreats

Tagore Hill: Morabadi Rd, Van Vrindavan Colony, Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834008, Timings: 9am- 5pm.

Kanke Dam: Address: Kanke Dam, Foothills of the Gonda Hills, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834001, India, Visit duration: Around 2 to 3 hours.

Nakshatra Van: Address: Nakshatra Van, Front of Jharkhand Raj Bhawan, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 83001, India, Visit duration: Around 2 to 3 hours.

Jagannath Mandir: Address: Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834004, India, Timings: All days of the week, 5:00 AM — 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM, Visit duration: Around 1 to 2 hours.

Chotanagpur Fun Castle: Kathitand Rd, opp. Ratu Palace, Ratu, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835222, Timings: 2- 6:30pm, Sunday- 12pmm — 7pm.

Local Business:

Adityapur Industrial Area Development Authority (AIADA), Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), Ranchi Industrial Area Development Authority (RIADA), Santhal Paragna Industrial Area Development Authority (SPIADA), Mining & Minerals, Argo-Based Industries, Sericulture (Tasar Silk), Steel Industry, Rural Industries, Automobile Manufacturing, Construction and Infrastructure, Information Technology.

Medical Emergencies:

Dr. Lal’s Hospital & Research Centre. Bhagwan Mahavir Medica Super specialty Hospital. Orchid Medical Centre. Maa Rampyari Super-specialty Hospital. Santevita Hospital.