Johna Falls

Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand and the land of lakes and waterfalls is famous for its abundance of natural assets. After seeing the natural beauty of Ranchi, one may stumble upon the realization that the nature has poured all her natural resources on the land of Ranchi. Ranchi is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Jharkhand. There are numerous falls in and around Ranchi, which add to the glory of the city. The Johna falls are one of the most beautiful falls, located around 34 km from the city, on the Ranchi-Purulia highway. The falls are also known as Gautamdhara, named after Lord Gautam Buddha. The falls have been inviting many people for a long period. People visit these falls during their Ranchi tours.

There is a Lord Buddha shrine near the Johna falls, which is located in the tourist rest house. The Kanchi river flows by the falls, that provides an atmosphere of solitude.The wealth of flora and fauna alongside the river is an added attraction. The enchanting landscape that surrounds the river has made it a famous picnic spot. This is an ideal retreat for those who want to savour the natural glory of Ranchi. Nature lovers get bowled over after coming face-to-face with the exuberance of nature at Johna falls.

One has to go down 500 steps to realize the beauty of the Johna falls. The Johna falls are easily accessible from Ranchi. Tourists can reach there by bus or by private vehicles. Private taxis are available from Ranchi to Johna falls. Tourists can enjoy some adventure activities and sports here. They can have a bathe in the gushing waters of Johna falls. Kanchi river is also a perfect place to have a dip. Tourists can also enjoy here several water sports including swimming, river rafting and other recreational activities. Besides, trekkers can go on trekking in the hills nearby the falls. The tourist rest house offers accommodation to those who want to stay there for more than a day. All types of tourist facilities are provided in the rest house. The rest house is a nice place to stay and enjoy the natural beauty of the place.

Visit Johna falls during your Ranchi itinerary and enjoy the natural beauty in its own form.

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