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Jharkhand's "city of waterfalls" capital on the Chota Nagpur plateau - Dassam and Hundru falls, Tagore Hill and Rock Garden, cool and green.
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The sweet spot for visiting Ranchi is October to March. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹4,500-₹8,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after nature. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.6 km from Ranchi centre
The Ranchi Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese comprises the districts of Ranchi and Lohardaga of Jharkhand state, India. It was established by a decree of the Holy See dated 25 May 1927, when it was separated from the …
0.7 km from Ranchi centre
Rabindra Bhawan is an upcoming cultural centre located near Kutchery Chowk in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The complex is dedicated to Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet, writer and philosopher. Developed by JUIDCO, i…
0.9 km from Ranchi centre
Ranchi Lake, popularly known as Ranchi Talab or Bada Talab, is a freshwater lake in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. It is situated at the base of Ranchi Hill and spans over 53 acres. It has a 33-feet statue of Swami Vivekan…
1.2 km from Ranchi centre
Ranchi Sadar subdivision is an administrative subdivision in the Ranchi district of the South Chotanagpur division in the state of Jharkhand, India.
1.3 km from Ranchi centre
Nakshatra Van is a park created by the Jharkhand Forest Department in front of the residence of the governor of Jharkhand in Ranchi, the capital of the Indian state of Jharkhand.
1.5 km from Ranchi centre
Lok Bhavan formerly Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the governor of Jharkhand. It is located in the capital city of Ranchi, Jharkhand. The present governor of Jharkhand is Santosh Gangwar
1.5 km from Ranchi centre
Pahari Mandir is a temple located in hilltop in Ranchi the capital of Jharkhand. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. This temple is located at 2140 feet above sea level and 350 feet above the ground. Shiva is worshiped …
1.8 km from Ranchi centre
The International Library & Cultural Centre (ILCC) was established in Ranchi when the British Council division had closed its establishment in the year 1995. The ILCC is being managed by a trust at the British Council…
2.1 km from Ranchi centre
Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium or Ranchi Hockey Stadium is a field hockey stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It serves as the home ground for Hockey India League franchise Ranchi Rays.
2.3 km from Ranchi centre
Jharkhand is a landlocked state in eastern India. The state shares borders with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the sou…
2.4 km from Ranchi centre
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar. The Indo-Gangetic Plain lies to the north and east…
2.8 km from Ranchi centre
Tribal Research Institute Museum is in Ranchi, the capital of the Indian state of Jharkhand.
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Hotel Gujarat, radhe shyam gali, Konka, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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hotel ganga ashram, MDR011, Chadri, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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sunraj residency hotel, bar assotiation road, Chadri, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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Sartaj hotel, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Konka, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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New NAGRA Toli street, Chadri, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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Capitol Hill, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Konka, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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Cafe Coffee Day, MDR011, Chadri, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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capitol hill, P.P. Compound, Konka, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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aanand vatika, circular road, Lalpur, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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Punjab Sweet House, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Konka, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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Jashn The Restaurant, Purluia Road, Konka, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
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KAVERI RESTAURENT, circular road, Lalpur, Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India
The best time to visit Ranchi is October to March.
Plan for about 2 days to see Ranchi at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Birsa Munda (IXR) ~7 km. Nearest railhead: Ranchi Junction / Hatia. By road: On NH from Kolkata/Patna.
A DIY trip to Ranchi starts around ₹4,500-₹8,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Ranchi is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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