
1.Topchanchi Lake
An artificial lake stretching across 8.75 sqkm along the valley of the Prashanth hills in Dhanbad district about 144km from Ranchi. The Topchanchi ...
Read moreRanchi: The Heart of Jharkhand
Ranchi is a year-round destination in Jharkhand, where one can enjoy the celebration of culture and religion as well as nature. A place gifted with the forests, lakes, majestic waterfalls, and a variety of flora and fauna thriving in the Birsa zoo. Ranchi is also a tourist destination with a lot of colorful traditions, temples and cultural expressions. This subtropical city has the potential to contain the hustle and bustle of tourism while maintaining its own serenity. Well connected to other major tourist destinations in India Ranchi has now become a booming tourist attraction.
An artificial lake stretching across 8.75 sqkm along the valley of the Prashanth hills in Dhanbad district about 144km from Ranchi. The Topchanchi ...
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Read moreDedicated to the Sun God, an architectural marvel in the form of a chariot with intricate details, eighteen wheels, and seven horses about to take ...
Read moreThis pristine man-made lake is just 20 minutes away from the city at the foot of the Ranchi hills and the best spot to enjoy the breeze in your hai...
Read moreWhen to visit?
This subtropical city is an ideal tourist spot since it is a year-round attraction. But there are some variations to the experience according to the time of the year. Summer, from May to June can be a bit hot here and is the least crowded time of the year. Monsoon starting from July and ending in September is mild and helps to cool down the temperature, so is a good time to enjoy the waterfalls and lush greenery that come alive during this season. But the best time to visit this place would be during the Winter, from November to February, in the cool and foggy atmosphere.
Drink & Dine...
Ranchi has many Dhabhas and eating joints where you can get both local dishes and dishes from other parts of the country. Some of the specialties in Ranchi include:
Dhuska, a deep fried snack served with gravy.
Pitha, a type of rice cake.
Arsa and Chhika are sweet.
Litti and Chokka ade fried snacks
Hadia, a rice wine served usually on special occasions.
Day 1: Early morning head for the Sun temple, then visit the Ranchi lake. Don't forget to visit the Pahari Mandir near the Lake. In the afternoon have a heart meal from a Dhabha, Then head to the Hundru falls and the Birsa Zoological Park. In the evening enjoy shopping and the variety of food items in Ranchi streets.