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Ranchi – 5 Best places to Must visit in Jharkhand

May 27, 2022

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Jharkhand – the land of forest

Ranchi is a beautiful capital state of Jharkhand. Are you someone who is planning or thinking to visit Jharkhand, and you have no idea which places to must go to? Before that let me briefly describe the beauty of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand means “the land of forests.” The word “Jhar” means forest and the word” khand” means land. It’s one of the beautiful green states of Eastern India. Jharkhand is blessed with a rich cultural heritage and lavishes greenery wherever you go. Also, this state is famous for its rich mineral resources like uranium, coal, dolomite, iron, copper, etc. It’s one of the hidden jewel states of India, still undiscovered. If you are the kind of person who loves to be in the lap of nature then don’t miss exploring the beauty of Jharkhand. You will never regret visiting this state.

There are a lot of places to explore like rivers, dams, lakes, streams, wildlife, and forests. but you can’t visit all the places in a few days, right? So, this article will guide you to some of the best places to stay near Ranchi.

5 tourist places near Ranchi

Chandil dam
Dassam Falls
Patratu valley/ patratu Dam
Kanke Dam
Netarhaat

Chandil Dam

Chandil dam is situated in the district of seraikela, kharsawan, Jharkhand. It’s a major dam of the subernarekha multipurpose project. It’s situated 22 km north of Jamshedpur, it’s 35.5 km approx. via Tata Kandra road(1 hour 14 mins approx) and 104 km from Ranchi. The natural serene is soothing and mesmerizing to watch. Some water sports like boating facilities are available there. You will get a chance to enjoy the soothing beauty of the lake. By boating. Local cuisines are served thereby at local shops. Sometimes you can also get a chance to watch fishermen fishing at the lakeside

How to Reach

You can reach there by two-wheelers or by four-wheeler.

Best time to visit: October to march

Reaching time from Jamshedpur: Approx 56 mins

Distance from Jamshedpur: 37.7 km via NH18 AND NH43

Dassam falls

There are several beautiful falls in Jharkhand. But it’s not possible to visit every corner in limited days. Dassam fall is one of the most enchanting waterfalls. It’s 34 km away from Ranchi city on Ranchi – tata road near taimara village. This place is also known as Dassam Garh. This is a tributary of the Subarnarekha River. You will mesmerize by the cold breeze at the waterfall spot and the soothing echoes of water falling from a height of 44m (144 ft.). The water looks clean and clear; tourists find it alluring to enter the water, but it is not allowed for public security.

The best time to visit the place is from October to January, as you will see the great rush of tourists and picnickers.

To reach there you have to reserve a vehicle or by your vehicle, you can easily reach there. There were some food stalls where local cuisines are served.

How to Reach

Best time to visit: OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY

Distance from Ranchi: 50.2 km approx via khunti road and NH43

Reaching time from Ranchi: 1 hr 12 min approx via khunti road and NH43

By looking at the pictures you can guess how beautiful the place is.

Patratu valley/ patratu dam

Serenes from the valleys are heart-throbbing to watch. Patratu dam is situated 30 km to the west of Ramgarh. This dam is constructed for the great purpose of water supplying to the Patratu thermal power station. This is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Ranchi. patratu valley is on the way to patratu dam, you must have to stop there and enjoy the mesmerizing view. You can carry your refreshments or else there are few street food stalls. After crossing the valley you will reach the Patratu dam. You can enjoy the mesmerizing view and can spend quality time by staying there at lake resort patratu. With time the government of Jharkhand has developed this place and it’s become one of the centers of attraction for tourists place in Jharkhand. You can also enjoy boating there from 9 am to 5 pm. In some seasons you can also get a chance to see migratory birds there.

How to Reach

The best time to visit: is October to mid-February.

Distance from Ranchi- 40 km, Ramgarh district.

Reaching time from Ranchi- approx. 1 hr 30 mins

Kanke dam

There are several dams in Jharkhand and you will never get tired of visiting all those dams. Among all those beautiful dams, kanke Dam is one of them.

Kanke dam is located near a famous rock garden, again, the Rock garden is also one of the best places to visit in Ranchi, so it’s a bonus for you that you can visit both places on the same day. Whether you want to chill with your friends or you want to go on a romantic date, this place is perfect for any occasion. It’s the best place to relax after a long hectic day while watching a beautiful sunset. The calmness of the water

and soothing breeze in the evening can relax you completely and change your whole mood. The alluring view of the water of the lake shimmers in the light. Also, You don’t have to worry about any refreshments as there are few shops where you can easily grab snacks or cold drinks. The best thing about this place is you can easily reach there by auto rickshaws or cabs.

How to Reach

Distance from Ranchi railway station: 8 km.

Opening time: 8 am to 8 pm.

Boating time: 9 am to 5 pm.

Location: Gonda foothills, kanke.

Netarhaat

Netarhaat is appealing, the gorgeous hill station of Jharkhand. Netarhaat is located in the Latehar district of Jharkhand, also known as the queen of Chota Nagpur. Netarhaat is at the highest point of the Chota Nagpur plateau. It’s an absolute example of one of the hidden jewels of Jharkhand. This hill station is beautifully surrounded by a dense forest of pine, sal, mahua, kendu, eucalyptus, and pear trees. You can visit this place throughout the year except on monsoons. It’s a most comforting and cooling place during summer. But during winter too it’s a center of attraction for tourists to enjoy fire camps and picnics. Some of the must-visit places are: