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RANCHI, the capital of the state of Jharkhand (which is endowed with rich iron ore and coal deposits), is rapidly developing into an important industrial centre in India. Famous for its natural scenic beauty in and around and still unspoiled by modern commercialism. Ranchi is located in the eastern part of India, around 400 kms from Kolkata. Ranchi has very pleasant and moderate climate. During the month of December the temperature could vary from +8^oC to +25^oC.
Tagore Hill The Tagore Hill is about 300 ft. high. As the hill is associated with a history pertaining to Tagore family, it is known as Tagore Hill. A number of books are supposed to have been written by Rabindra Nath Tagore on the top of the hill.
Rock Garden Rock Garden is one of the place in Ranchi, which is giving a pleasant and a calm feeling to the visitors. At the foot of the hill are a big lake and a lucrative place to visit.
Birsa Jaivik Udyaan It is a Zoological garden named as Jaivik Udyaan is about 16km from Ranchi on the Ranchi-Patna National Highway near Ormanjhi. It attraction is the mammalian faunas that has been collected in individual cages
Jagannathpur Temple & Hill It is situated about 10km. from Ranchi is another sight seeing place. The old temple of lord Jagannath was built in 1691 in architectural style of Puri Temple stands like a fort on the top of the hill. Its car/chariot festival "Rath Yatra" held in the light part of Ashadhmas draws a big crowd comprising of tribals and non-tribals. HEC Township nearby is an added attraction to this site.
Hundru Fall This is about 45 k.m away from Ranchi Town. The Swarnarekha river falls from a height of 320 feet making a wonderful scene known as Hundru fall. Now converted into Getalsood Dam with a Hydro-Electric project.
Breeding Center This is 23 kms from Ranchi is the Mutta Muggar Breeding centre in Ormanjhi which took off with 3 Bihari muggars (crocodiles) & 2 from Chennai. Today they account for over fifty Nearby is the biological park replete with valuable samples of wild-life.
Rajrappa Rajrappa is about 78 km from Ranchi on the way of Bokaro. It is a "Shakti Pith". It is situated on the confluence of two rivers known as Damodar and Bhairvi (Bhera). There are numbers of small and big temples in Rajrappa. It is a famous pilgrim resort for the Hindu devotees mainly from Bihar and West Bengal. The Chinnamastika Temple is a very famous and a popular place of Hindu pilgrimage. The temple is very old and its architectural design is the same as that of other temples of Tantrik importance. Though its antiquity is yet to be dated.
Digambar Jain Temple The Temple is situated in the heart of the town. The temple is very Beautiful constructed and has great attraction. There is a good hall with proper stage in the campus of the temple. There are standing shrines of Lord Adinath, Lord Bahubali and samosaran of Lord Mahabira along with many other shrines.
Hirni Fall This is located on the way to Chakradharpur, near about 70 k.m. from Ranchi. Situated amidst dense forests Hirni has been favored by nature for scenic beauties.
Sita and Dassam Falls Adjacent to Jonha falls is Sita falls which can be seen at its best early in the morning. Afternoons may best be saved for the Dassam Falls (34 kms on Ranchi - Tata Road) where river Kanchi falls from a height of 114 feet. Security arrangements have been made by the Government.
Jonha Fall This is about 40 k.m away from Ranchi, a natural fall, approachable by Rail & Road.
Netarhat About 156 kms. away from Ranchi, Netarhat stands on a plateau of Chhotanagpur and is covered with thick Virgin Forests, Barren Rocks and Verdant Hillocks at an altitude of 3622 ft. above sea level. It is an excellent health and holiday resort. The sunrise and sun set views here are superb. An added attraction is the Netarhat Residential School nearby. All weather motor able road up to Netarhat facilitates the journey of the tourists. "Nashpati" Gardens are unique all over Jharkhand. Netarhat is also famous for rare Botanical products found in its untouched forests. Other places of tourist interest in Netarhat are - Magnolia Point - 10 km from Netarhat. It is an ideal site for sunset view. Upper Ghaghri waterfalls - 4 km from Netarhat and a unique picnic spot. Lower Ghaghri water falls - Situated at a distance of 10 km from Netarhat in lush green forest. A place of scenic beauty and picnic spot. Koel View Point - 3 km from Netarhat and a good site for viewing Koel river. Lodh Fall - 65 km from Netarhat and one of the biggest water falls of Jharkhand where water falls from a height of 468 feet. Sidni Fall - 35 km from Netarhat a, snake type, waterfall and a popular picnic spot. Netarhat Lake - Ideal place for Boating.
Baidyanathdham (Deoghar) This is a very famous Hindu pilgrimage centre. Situated on the eastern side of Jharkhand, this township is very close to the Bengal border. Visitors from all over visit this important temple where the Kamana Linga of Lord Shiva is situated. In the month of `shrawan' devotees come in las, particularly on 'Mondays'. Many of these devotees come walking after traversing a distance of some 100 k.m on foot to pour the holy Ganga water on Kamana Linga picked up from Sultanganj. Baidyanathdham is connected by rail. The nearest station is Jasidih, which is 7 k.m away. Regular bus service available from Ranchi and Patna.. From Bhagalpur this pilgrimage site is about 80 k.m.
Angrabadi Angrabadi, which accommodates the temples of Lord Ganpati, Ram-Sita, Hanuman and Shiva. The Shankracharya Swami Swarupanand Saraswati, having been captivated by serene, placid and celestial beauty of Angrabadi rechristened it as Amreshwar Dham.
Hazaribagh National Park Hazaribagh National Park, about 135 km from Ranchi is also a sanctuary adorned with scenic beauties. The park has also the same features as that of Betla to some extent. The park has tigers, panthers, sambhars, spotted deer, bosons and a number of mammalian faunas. There are some towers, which the tourists use to behold the beasts. A canteen is also there to cater. The park is approachable by all weather-medalled Road.
Tata Steel Zoological Park Tata Steel Zoological Park: A variety of faunas & variety of animals exist in conditions close their natural habitat at the park. The adjoining lake, Jayanti sarover, offers boating facilities in idyllic scenery.
Parasnath About 190 Km from Ranchi, Parasnath (also known as samered Shikhar), is the highest hill of Jharkhand , 4431 ft. above from the sea level. It is the most sacred/adored place of the Jaini's. It is believed that 20 out of 24 Teerthankars attained their nirvana there. Both Swetambars and Digambar Jains have their temples there.
Jubilee Park This is a replica of the famous Brindavan Gardens of Mysore. This park is spread in some 225 acres, dotted with flowerbeds and illuminated fountains to add to the beautiful decor maintained. A new Aqua Park & Disney Land has been added recently by Tata.
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Thick forests spread in some 195 sq. k.m. makes the Dalma Wild Life Sanctuary where one can find elephants, barking deer’s, sloth bears, porcupines, leopards, tigers etc. & trekking there is a memorable event.
Dimna Lake This is 13 k.m. from Jamshedpur. This is situated at the foot of Dalma Hills.
Tata Football Academy India's first football academy has an ultra modern gymnasium and imparts training based on international techniques to budding young footballers. The hostel in the sports complex can accommodate some 500 persons.