Ranchi (rahny-chee) is on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, at a height of 650 m (2,140) feet above sea level. The entire area is generally covered with red soil. Extensive forests around Ranchi are home to bears, sambar, chital, nilgai and hares. Summer afternoons are hot but evenings and nights are cool and enjoyable (maximum 40°C, min 16°C). It is cool/cold in winter (maximum 25°C and minimum 0°C). Annual rainfall is 1530 mm.
Languages spoken are Hindi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Maithili, Sadri, Oraon, Mundari and some dialects. English is not a common language. Even if it is not understood at a place, people are willing to help around with interpretation.
23.31416785.3216671Birsa Munda Airport(IXRIATA),HInoo(7 km from the city centre and 1 km fromHatiaSER).It has daily flights from Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Jharsuguda, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, and Raipur.(updated Jun 2020)
Ranchi is connected by rail to important places all over the country. Hatia is a station next to Ranchi and serves as terminus for many of the trains. Given below are some of the convenient trains. The first number is for the train from Ranchi and second for the train to Ranchi.
Ranchi is well connected by a network of roads with all the neighbouring cities and towns. The distance from some important locations are as follows: Bokaro 110 km,Dhanbad 170 km,Jamshedpur 140 km, Chaibasa 130 km,Hazaribagh 100 km,Gaya 220 km,Patna 340 km, Barhi (on NH 2 Grand Trunk Road) 136 km,Rourkela 250 km,Kolkata 415 km. Bus connections are available from almost all cities and towns in the area.
You can travel from Simdega, Chaibasa, Jamudag, Lohardaga and other places usingLily Travels Delux bus service from Ranchi City.
Hired cars, autorickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available for local transport. Ranchi like a number of other cities in North India, has a concept of share auto. The share autos operate along fixed routes and take in as many passengers as physically possible. Fares vary depending upon the route. City buses also ply on designated routes for most of hours.
23.3823285.320421Aqua World(Machhli Ghar).An aquarium, game parlour and food court are worth seeing and good values.(updated May 2024)
23.3752985.310952Pahari Mandir(on a small hill, off Ratu Road which is about 2 km from Main Road).It gives an excellent 360-degree view of the city. A must visit.
23.4012285.337833Tagore Hill,Morabadi(about 5 km from the city).Tagore Hill is about 90 m (300 ft) above its base. The elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath Tagore purchased the hillok Morabadi and built up anashram after the suicide of his wife Kadambari Devi. You can get a panoramic view from the top of the hill, and a great part of Ranchi can be seen from this place.(updated May 2024)
23.35561885.3351164Yogoda Satsanga Society of India- Ashram(Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Math),Paramahansa Yogananda Path(less than 1 km from Ranchi station),☏+91 651 2460071.9AM - 5 PM.Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of Autobiography of a Yogi, began his life's work here. The natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere offer refreshment to mind and spirit.No.(updated May 2020)
23.40785.345Ranchi Science Centre,Tagore Hill Road, Near, Temple Rd, Chiraundi, Morabadi.The first science museum established in the state of Jharkhand. It houses several exhibits on astronomy, evolution and topics connected to the area such as coal mining.(updated Jan 2021)
23.38353685.3854566State Museum Hotwar,Hotwar Khelgaon Mega Sports Complex.An arts and cultural heritage museum showcasing Jharkhand's rich history.(updated Jan 2021)
23.394385.33327Tribal Research Institute and Museum,Tagore Hill Rd, Tetartoli, Morabadi,☏+91 651 255 1824.The museum is dedicated to the 32 tribal groups of Jharkhand and providing a platform to learn about many of the lesser known tribal cultures in the state.(updated Jan 2021)
23.3683685.318158Ranchi Lake.Excavated in 1842, it is centrally situated. The lake has boating facilities.
23.4583885.527759Rukka Dam(Getalsud Dam)(8 km from booty more).A big dam on the outskirts of the city. It offers an excellent ambiance for picnic and recreation.
23.2796385.2588910Dhurva Dam.A reservoir on the outskirts of the city. An excellent place to enjoy a scenic sunset view.
23.4038585.3129812Rock Garden.A beautiful place to hang out. Vehicle parking facilities available.Entry ticket ₹10 per adult.
23.1861485.2832413Bhagwan Birsa Jaiwik Udyaan(Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park),Main Road, NH33, Ormanjhi,☏+91 94705 90734.This is an excellent biological park to visit.
Durga Pooja,Across all locations in the city.Dashehara time: One of the best poojas the country has. The atmosphere, the feel, the decorations, the Goddess statue and the people are just amazing.
JSCA cricket stadium.in HEC area, world class stadium with modern facilities.
Like many other cities, there is a Smart Bazaar (Main Rd) and a Reliance Mart (Kanke Rd) in Ranchi.
J D High Street Mall,Main Road.First mall of Ranchi, in front of famous G.E.L. Church Complex. It has Glitz, a three screen multiplex. And many other branded shops & Gaming Zone is there in this mall.
Spring City Mall,Hinoo.Mall near Ranchi Airport. It is going to host Multiplex Fun Cinema. It has the Food Court, Lemon n Ice & Maya Life Style Shoppe.
Do not be carried away by media coverage of stray incidents. Those desirous of travelling out of town, particularly at night, should check with local people, say the hotel management, about the law and order situation in a particular area. However, it is not advisable to venture out late in the evening/ night even in unknown localities of the city unless one is fully aware of that area.
In case of a healthcare emergency, ambulance can be sought from Orchid Medical Centre (https://www.orchidmedcentre.com) by calling 9117100100.
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Bodhgaya – 200 km from Ranchi, Place of Budha Enlightenment. Bus/train available to Gaya
Bokaro Steel City- 128 km from Ranchi, one of the best planned cities in the country and an industrial giant city surrounded by greenery and well layout infrastructure.
Dassam Falls - about 40 km on Ranchi Jamshedpur Road, near Taimara village, on Kanchi river, the water falls from a height of about 144 feet.
Hirni Falls – about 90 km on the Ranchi Chakradharpur Road.
Jonha Falls - also known as Gautmadhara falls, about 18 km, it is approachable by road and from Gautamdhara railway station on the Ranchi-Muri section.
Netarhat – 144 km from Ranchi, the ‘Queen of Chotanagpur’ at a height of 3622 feet above sea level.
Patna – 350 km from Ranchi, AC deluxe buses available from ITDC Ranchi Ashoka, BSTDC/JSTDC Birsa Vihar main Road.
Pahari Mandir – Situated at an altitude of 2140 feet from the sea level. There is a temple of God Shiva at the top of the hill from where the whole city can be seen.
Rajrappa Falls - about 65 km from Ranchi, also Chhinamasta temple. One has to go to Ramgarh (on the Ranchi-Hazaribagh Road) and then take the road to Bokaro. The falls are at the confluence of the river Damodar and Bhera.
Sun Temple – Situated about 39 km from Ranchi on the way to Dassam Falls. Private buses or jeeps available from Khadgarha bus stand.
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