Places to Visit in Ranchi in 2020

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 Highway near Ormanjhi and is a must-visit for all wildlife enthusiasts.

Birsa Zoological Park

Ranchi Lake

4. Ranchi Lake : Located at the base of the majestic Ranchi hill, this lake was constructed in the year 1842 by a British National Colonel Onsely. It is centrally located and has boating facilities.

5. Sun temple : The Sun Temple has an extremely captivating architecture and has the shape of a giant vehicle with 18 wheels driven by seven horses. The temple complex also has a holy pond which is highly revered among Hindus.

Sun Temple

6. Rock Garden : Rock Garden in Ranchi is considered to be one of the most visited places of the city as well as the state. The famous Rock Garden in Ranchi is located at a distance of around 4 kilometers from the Albert Akka Chowk. The Ranchi Rock Garden stands second in importance and fame after the garden of Jaipur. The Rock Garden in Ranchi was built out of the rocks of the Gonda Hill. There is a jhula made of iron rod with two edges in this rock garden located in the capital city of Jharkhand. The varied forms of sculptures and waterfalls add to the beauty of this place.

Rock Garden

Jonha Fall

7. Jonha Falls : Plunging from a height of about 45 meters, the Johna Falls are surrounded in a canopy of plush dense trees and thick shrubbery.The holy waters of River Ganga and River Raru come together to form these giant roaring falls. They are also known as the Gautamdhara Falls because of a Buddhist shrine that lies in proximity to the falls.

8. Tagore Hill : Tagore Hill is situated at an altitude of 200 feet in an isolated location where one find spend time in some peace and quiet. It is named after the famous poet, Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore.

Tagore Hill

Dasham Fall

9. Dasham Falls : Dasham falls are situated in a beautiful village called Taimara near Ranchi and the Kanchi River. They stunningly cascade from a height of 144 feet and are surrounded by lush greenery.

10. Pahari Mandir : Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Pahari Mandir in Rachi soars at an altitude of 2140 feet and offers a mind-stirring bird's eye view of the entire city. You have to climb about 300 steps to reach here, but the beauty of the temple and the stunning view is absolutely worth it. The Shravan season is a pompous affair here and sees a footfall of hundreds of devotees each year.

Pahari Mandir