Ranchi is a capital of Jharkhand. It is also known as “City of Waterfalls”. The Jharkhand state was formed on 15 November 2000 by carving out the Bihar divisions of Chota Nagpur and Santhal Parganas. Ranchi has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission. Ranchi lies at  23°22′N 85°20′E  near to the Tropic of Cancer. Its municipal area is 652.02 km2 (251.75 sq mi), and its average elevation is 651 m above sea level. Ranchi has an average literacy rate of 77.13%(census 2011), higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 85.63%, and female literacy is 68.2%. Country India Headquarters Ranchi Total Area 5,097 km 2  (1,96...

Jharkhand is a state that people don’t generally relate to mouth-watering delicacies, but like all the other states it too has some staple and a delicious treasure trove of recipes. The cuisine of  Jharkhand  is not very different from its neighbouring  Bihar . It is truly exquisite and consists of a different cooking style which makes it completely unique. They use mustard oil as a medium in cooking which gives it the characteristic aroma. The common Jharkhandi meal consists of Roti, Rice, Sabzi and Achar which is prepared in every household. The food of Jharkhand, however, consists of many more delectable items. 1. Litti Chokha Jharkhand is a state which is prevalent with religious people who follow Buddhism. This makes the cuisine being dominated by vegetarian dishes. Since this state is adjacent to Bihar, many of its food items have a Bihari touch to it. Litti is a very famous food item in the State and savoured by the locals. It is eaten with Yoghur...

Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand and the 3rd most populous city iswidely known as the “City of Waterfalls”. This beautiful city serves some of the delicious mouth-watering dishes. So, folks here’s the list of 25 best restaurants in Ranchi where you can enjoy wonderful taste of local food and other Indian cuisines. 1  The Great Kabab  Factory The Great Kabab Factory isan Indian specialty restaurant in Radisson Blu Hotel, Ranchi. It focuses on traditional Mughlai cuisine and succulent Kebabs. Using combination of recipes from ancient time to contemporary, TGKF endeavors a unique dining experience. It has set a different menu for everyday and guests are served with utmost care and unlimited servings of dishes; be it veg or non-veg. Do check out this place the next time you visit Ranchi. Address:  Radisson Blu, Main Road, Hindpiri, Ranchi, Jharkhand Phone No:  +91-65-16602222 2 Kaveri  Restaurants  and  Caterers A veritable innovation, Kaveri ha...

1. Patratu Valley :  Forty kilometres outside Ranchi lies the scintillating Patratu Valley. With sparkling waters of the Patratu Dam on one side and lush green trees flanked along the other, driving along the Ghat of the Patratu Valley is truly a stupendous experience.  Patratu Valley Panch Gagh Fall 2. Panch Gagh Falls :  Panch (means five) Gagh Falls is a stunning tourist destination which has five waterfalls cascading through tall and steep hills near the scenic village of Khunti. The foot of the waterfalls has a very calm and serene atmosphere and is an ideal location for picnics and weekend getaways. 3. Birsa Zoological Park :  The Birsa Zoological Park, also known as Birsa Jaivik Udyan houses a wide variety of wild animals like lions, tigers, various kinds of deer etc. It is located on the Ranchi-Patna National...