Tourist Places in Ranchi

Ranchi Tourist attractions: Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand boasts of having beautiful natural surroundings dotted with several waterfalls and lush green sceneries. Endowed with rich nature, Ranchi and the surrounding region offer number of natural locations. 

Jonha falls: Also known as Gautamdhara, Jonha waterfalls is key attraction near Ranchi. It is located just 40 km away from the heart of the city and is must visit place which offers much needed break from tiresome daily urban life. Perched amidst lush green sceneries, Jonha falls spellbinds the tourists by its charming beauty. One has to climb down about 500 steps to witness this marvel of nature. A rest house located near the falls contains a Buddhist shrine housing an idol of Lord Buddha.  Dasams falls, Hudru falls and Panch Gagh falls are other gorgeous waterfalls located around city of Ranchi. 

Tagore Hill: It is a 300 ft high hill offering panoramic views of surrounding region. Located near Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi, the hill is named after famous poet and noble laureate, Ravindranath Tagore. The lush green scenery and serene environ made the legendary poet like this hill. It is also believed that Ravindranath Tagore did some of his literary works at this tranquil place. The famous Ramakrishna Mission Ashram can also be visited at the foothill.

Gonda Hill: Gonda Hill is another place of interest to be visited around the city of Ranchi. Famous for its Kanke Dam Lake, Gonda Hill serves to be a major picnic spot near Ranchi. This serene water reservoir is beautifully perched on the top of hill and is considered to have originated many years ago. Fascinating Rock Gardens located near Gonda Hill is another noteworthy attraction of the place.

Sun Temple: This elegant temple is built in architectural style of a huge vehicle with eighteen wheels and seven horses.  This impressive temple is perched amid fascinating lush green lawns. A pond situated near the temple attracts the tourists and devotes with its clean and serene water. The pond is much revered by the devotees who believe that taking a dip in the water of this holy pond one gets redemption from all the sins. Ranchi Lake, Birsa Zoological Park, Pahari Mandir and Deer Park are other prominent attractions located in and around the city of Ranchi.