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| Ranchi is the capital city of the Jharkhand state of India, which is located in the valley of Chotanagpur. It is well known for its scenic beauty that includes cascading waterfalls, exquisite temples, rocks, hillocks and forests. The city's richness in minerals attracts many business travelers to Ranchi. The tourist attractions in Ranchi include Ranchi Hill, Ranchi Lake, Tagore Hill, the Jagannath Temple, Gonda Hill, Rock Garden and Sun Temple. Excursions from Ranchi can be made to popular waterfalls like Panch Ghagh Falls, Dassam Falls, Hundru Falls, Jonha Falls, Hirni Falls, Betla National Park, Birsa Jaivik Udyan and Hazaribagh National Park.
Panch Ghagh Falls is located on the Chaibasa Road and is about 55 km from Ranchi. |
Here water falls from less height so tourists can enjoy the flow of water, without fear. Panch Ghagh means five streams. The river divides into five different streams. Dassam Falls is formed by the river Kanchi.It falls from a height of about 144 feet, turning into a gushing waterfall, which is also known as Dassam Ghagh. Dassam Falls lies on Tata road at about 40 km from Ranchi. Excursions from Ranchi to these waterfalls is a wonderful experience for tourists.
The river Swarnarekha falls from a height of about 320 feet forming a gushing fall known as Hundru Falls. Hundru Falls is located at about 45 km from Ranchi city. | |
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| This is a popular picnic spot. Jonha Falls is situated at a distance of about 40 km from Ranchi. This waterfall is also known as Gautamdhara. There is a rest house built near this fall, which houses Lord Gautam Buddha's temple.Hirni Falls is situated amidst the dense Hirni forest, at about 70 km from Ranchi. It is a popular stopover for the nature lovers in the excursions from Ranchi. This waterfalls is rich with charming sceneries around.
Wildlife lovers can always plan their excursions from Ranchi to the wildlife sanctuaries nearby. Betla National Park, which is a part of the Palamau Sanctuary, is situated about 180 km from Ranchi city. It spreads over an area of about 232 square kilometers. Watch towers have been constructed here for the tourists to enjoy the animals and birds in their natural habitat. |
The zoological garden named Birsa Jaivik Udyan has a collection of various mammalian faunas. It is situated at about 16 km from Ranchi city on the Ranchi-Patna Highway. Hazaribagh National Park is located at about 135 km from Ranchi, and is adorned with scenic beauty. These parks are rich in flora and fauna.
Excursions from Ranchi also include places like Sun Temple, Rajrappa, Parasnath Temple, Baidyanathdham, Anjan Gram, Satsang Ashram and Jagannath Temple. Suraj Kund and Canari Hill are also worth seeing. These beautiful waterfalls, sacred places, adventures in national park and natural beauty can make your excursions from Ranchi unforgettable.
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