🌿 Explore the Hidden Beauty of Jharkhand🌿Ranchi • Netarhat • Betla
. 🏞 Ranchi – The City of Waterfalls & Temples
Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is famously called “City of Waterfalls.” Surrounded by lush greenery, hills and serene lakes, this city is a blend of nature + culture + spirituality.
🌊 Waterfalls of Ranchi
- Hundru Falls
Height ~ 98 m, one of the highest waterfalls in Jharkhand. The water of the Subarnarekha River falls here with a roaring sound.
👉 Adventure lovers can trek down to the base for a thrilling view. Sita Falls
A hidden gem ~ 40 km from Ranchi. Waterfall flows through dense forest – very peaceful.
👉 Ideal for couples & nature photography.Dassam Falls
Height ~ 144 ft. Located on the Kanchi river. Its name comes from “Da:song” in tribal language meaning “The act of pouring water.”
👉 Don’t swim here, but enjoy the mesmerizing view.
🌅 Lakes, Dams & Valleys
Getalsud Dam
~ 40 km from Ranchi. Spread over 740 sq. km. Best for sunset view & boating.
👉 Photography spot for water reflection.Patratu Valley & Dam
Winding roads, hills covered with forests, and a large dam – looks like Switzerland of Jharkhand.
👉 Bikers & road trip lovers must visit.
🛕 Temples & Heritage
Tagore Hill (Tigore Hill)
Height ~ 300 ft. Rabindranath Tagore spent time here writing poems. Peaceful place, also used for trekking.Rock Garden
Developed from Gonda Hill. Features stone sculptures, hanging bridge, and a view of Kanke Dam.Jagannath Temple
Built in 1691, similar to Puri’s Jagannath temple. Annual Rath Yatra is a major attraction.Sun Temple
Built in the shape of a giant chariot with 18 wheels & 7 horses. Surrounded by ponds.Dewri Mandir
700-year-old temple of Goddess Durga (called Dewri Maa). Specialty – 16-armed idol, and priests here are both tribal & Brahmin – a rare tradition.
🌲 Netarhat – The Queen of Chotanagpur
Netarhat, situated at 3,700 ft above sea level, is called the “Queen of Chotanagpur Plateau.” Known for pine forests, cool breeze, golden sunsets & colonial charm.