Ranchi

Ranchi is located on the Chotanagpur plateau, at a height of 650 m (2,140) feet above sea level.The entire area is generally covered with red soil. Extensive forests around Ranchi are composed mainly of sal, gambhar, asan, kend, simul and mahua. Bears, sambar, chital, nilgai and hares are found in the forests. Summer afternoons are hot but evenings and nights are cool and enjoyable (maximum 40°C, min 16°C). It is cool/cold in winter (maximum 25°C and minimum 0°C). Annual rainfall is 1530 mm.
In recent times Ranchi has gained fame for being the hometown of cricket superstar M.S. Dhoni.

Language

Languages spoken are Hindi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Maithili, Sadri, Oraon, Mundari and some dialects. English is not a common language. Even if it is not understood at a place, people are willing to help around with interpretation.

By plane

• Birsa Munda Airport

• AirAsia India Operates daily to Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
• Air India Operates a daily flight to Delhi.
• Alliance Air Operates 5 days a week to Kolkata.
• Go Air Operates daily to Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Patna.
• IndiGo Operates daily to Bagdogra, Bangalore, Delhi, Indore, Kolkata ,Mumbai and Patna.
• Vistara will begin twice daily non-stop flights to Delhi from 29 October 2017.

By rail

Ranchi is connected by rail to important places all over the country. Hatia is a station next to Ranchi and serves as terminus for many of the trains. Given below are some of the convenient trains. The first number is for the train from Ranchi and second for the train to Ranchi.
Daily trains:

• 8616/8615 Hatia Howrah Express
• 8624/8623 Hatia Patna Express
• 8622/8621 Hatia Patna Pataliputra Express
• 8611/8612 Ranchi Garhwa Banaras Inter-City Express
• 3352/3351 Dhanbad Bokaro Allepy Express

*8601/8602 Hatia Jammu Tawi Express

• 5027/5028 Hatia Gorakhpur Mayurya Express
• 8451/8452 Hatia Puri Tapaswini Express
• 8608/8607 Ranchi Baidyanathdham Express.

Other trains:

• 2020/2019 Ranchi Howrah Shatabdi Express (Except Sunday)
• 3304/3303 Hatia Dhanbad Inter-City Express (Except Sunday)
• 2439/2440 Ranchi New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Biweekly),
• 8603/8604 Hatia Delhi Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express (via Barkakhana) (Triweekly)
• 8605/8606 Hatia Delhi Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express (via Gomoh) (Triweekly)
• 8609/8610 Ranchi Lokmanya Tilak Express (Weekly)
• 2812/2811 Hatia Lokmanya Tilak Express (Weekly)
• 2835/2836 Hatia Yeshwantpur Express (Bi-weekly)
• 3403/3404 Ranchi Bhagalpur Vananchal Express (via Andal) (Triweekly)
• 3405/3406 Ranchi Bhagalpur Vananchal Express (Biweekly)
• 5661/5662 Ranchi Kamakhya (Guwahati) Express (Biweekly).

By road

Ranchi is well connected by a network of roads with all the neighbouring cities and towns. The distance to some important locations are as follows: Bokaro 110 km, Dhanbad 170 km, Jamshedpur 140 km, Chaibasa 130 km, Hazaribagh 100 km, Gaya 220 km, Patna 340 km, Barhi (on NH 2 Grand Trunk Road) 136 km, Rourkela 250 km, Kolkata km. Bus connections are available for almost all cities and towns in the area.
You can travel to Simdega, Chaibasa, Jamudag, Lohardaga and other places using Lily Travels Delux bus service from Ranchi City.

Hired cars, autorickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available for local transportation. Ranchi like a number of other cities in North India, has a concept of share auto. The share autos operate along fixed routes and take in as many passengers as physically possible. Fares vary depending upon the route.
City buses also ply on designated routes for most of hours.

• Aqua WorldAn aquarium, game parlor and food court are worth seeing and good values.

• Jaganath Temple

• JSCA cricket stadiumLocated in HEC area, world class stadium with modern facilities.

• Nakshtra Van

• Pahari MandirLocated on a small hill, off Ratu Road which is about 2 km from Main Road. It gives an excellent 360-degree view of the city. A must visit.

• Science city

  address: Chirondi
  A good place to take children, showing wonders of science in a entertaining way. Even adults would enjoy.

• Tagore Hill

  address: Morabadi
  Tagore Hill is about 90 m (300 ft) above its base. The elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath Tagore purchased the hillok Morabadi and built up an ashram after the suicide of his wife Kadambari Devi.

Lakes and dams

• Ranchi LakeExcavated in 1842, it is centrally situated. The lake has boating facilities.

• Rukka DamA big dam on the outskirts of the city.It offers an excellent ambiance for picnic and recreation.

• Dhurva DamA reservoir on the outskirts of the city. An excellent place to enjoy a scenic sunset view.

• Kanke Dam

Parks and gardens

• Rock GardenA beautiful place to hang out with friends, families, relatives and loved ones. Entry ticket ₹10 per adult. Vehicle parking facilities available.

• Bhagwan Birsa Jaiwik Udyaan

  phone: +91 94705 90734
  address: Ormanjhi
  This is an excellent biological park to visit.

• Deer Park

• Durga Pooja

  address: Across all locations in the city
  Dashehara time: One of the best poojas the country has. The atmosphere, the feel, the decorations, the Goddess statue and the people are just amazing.

• Anand Jewellers

• Big Bazar

  address: Main Road
  New Shopping experience in Mall

• Big Shop

• Chandu sales

• Dhanuka

  address: Mitra Market, Upper Bazar
  Towels, Bedsheets & Furnishing

• Firayalal

• J D High Street Mall

  address: Main Road
  First Mall of Ranchi. Situated just in front of famous G.E.L. Church Complex. It has Glitz, a three screen multiplex. And many other branded shops & Gaming Zone is there in this mall.

• Jassi Gifts

  address: churuwala chowk, upper bazaar, ranchi

• Kashmir Vastralaya

• Kanodia textile co.

  address: shradhanand road
  wholesale merchant, wide range of fancy bedsheets, brand name Sapnay

• PUMA

  address: Main Road
  This is showroom of one of the best sports garments and accessories.

• Rekha Electronic & MobileMobiles & Accessories, World Space

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• Rekha Sales CorporationCDs/DVDs, HandyCams, CyberShot.

• Reliance Mart

  address: Kanke Road, Ranchi
  Buy everything from fresh green vegetables to lifestyle products

• Saloni

  address: GEL Church Complex

• Spring City Mall

  address: Hinoo
  Newly opened Mall near Ranchi Airport. It is going to host Multiplex Fun Cinema. It has the Food Court, Lemon n Ice & Maya Life Style Shoppe.

• Vishal Mega Mart

• Yashvi EnterprisesMobiles & accessories

On Main Road

• Birsa Vihar

  address: Birsa Complex

• Capitol Hill

• Capitol Residency

• ChinarIts preparation of non-veg is marvellous.

• ChuruWalafamous for sweets

• Dakshini

• Food Plaza

  phone: +91 651 314231
  address: Opposite Gurudwara, M.G.Road

• GreenHorizon

  address: on Station Road
  One of the best non-veg restaurants.

• Kathi Kabab

  phone: +91 651 206017

• Kaveri Restaurant

  address: GEL Church Complex'
  Has a collection of North Indian and Chinese dishes.

• Krsna Hotel

  address: GEL Church Complex
  Very similar menu and prices as Kaveri

• Maruti Watika

  phone: +91 651 200155

• Marwari Kalewalay

  phone: +91 651 313185
  It has many franchisee in Ranchi,

• Punjab Sweet HouseMarvellous collection of sweets and chaat items.

• Sudarshan Restaurant

  phone: +91 651 311670

• Alora Bar & Restaurant

• Birsa D Bar & Restaurant

  address: Birsa Chowk, Khuti Road

• Hangul Bar & Restaurant

  phone: +91 651 207780
  Hotel Chinar

• Natraj Restaurant & Bar

  phone: +91 651 209383, +91 651 307087

• Neelum Bar Restaurant

  phone: +91 651 314231

• Saqi Bar & Restaurant

  address: Kanke Road

• Anand Hotel

  phone: +91 651 313548
  address: Line Tank Road

• Ganga Ashram Hotel

  phone: +91 651 308602
  address: Kutchery Road

• Green Acres

  address: Airport Road

• Gujrat Hotel

  phone: +91 651 309364
  address: Near Taxi Stand, Main Road

• Hotel Akash Ganga

  phone: +91 651 307686
  address: North Market Road

• Hotel Akashwani

  phone: +91 651 207712
  address: Ratu Road

• Hotel Aloka

  phone: +91 651 205692
  address: Radium Road, Kutchery Chow

• Hotel Amrit

  phone: +91 651 311068
  address: Station Road

• Hotel Anjali

  phone: +91 651 9431103003
  address: Purulia Road

• Hotel Annapurna

  phone: +91 651 311352
  address: Main Road

• Hotel Anuraag

  phone: +91 651 206263
  address: Radhey Shyam Lane

• Hotel Apsara

  phone: +91 651 312066
  address: 48 A, Circular Road

• Hotel Arya

  phone: +91 651 204000
  address: Hazaribagh Road

• Hotel Ashirvad

  phone: +91 651 206141
  Court Compound,

• Hotel Basera

  phone: +91 651 312893, +91 651 207237
  address: 5 Main Road

• Hotel Capitol Hill

  phone: +91 651 2331331-8
  address: Main Road

• Hotel Capital Residency

  phone: +91 651 2212031-8
  address: Station Road

• Hotel Chinar

  phone: +91 651 207780
  address: Main Road, 84

• Hotel Crown

  phone: +91 651 500524
  Plaza, Birsa Chowk, Hinoo,

• Hotel Element

  phone: +91 651 2461931-8
  address: Station Road

• Hotel Embassy

  phone: +91 651 207780
  address: Main Road, 84

• Hotel Green Horizon

  phone: +91 06516458522, +91 06516458533
  address: Station Road Ranchi

• Hotel Greenridge Avenue

  address: Station Road

• Hotel Highland

  phone: +91 651 309537
  address: Old Hazaribagh Road

• Hotel Hindustan

  phone: +91 651 206032, +91 651 206039, +91 651 205565
  address: Main Road

• Hotel Konark

  phone: +91 651 307840
  address: Station Road

• Hotel Kwality Inns

  phone: +91 651 305469
  address: Station Road

• Hotel Maharaja

  phone: +91 651 206408
  address: Radium Road

• Hotel Natraj

  phone: +91 651 206253
  address: Radhey Shyam Lane

• Hotel Natraj Mini

  phone: +91 651 209383
  address: Opp. Daily Market

• Hotel New Rajasthan

  phone: +91 651 311722
  address: Hazaribagh Road, Lalpur Chowk

• Hotel Park

  address: Kadru Road
  (updated)

• Hotel Rajasthan

  phone: +91 651 304168
  address: Circular Road, Lalpur

• Hotel Ranchi Ashok

  phone: +91 651 500441
  address: Doranda, Hinoo

• Hotel Radisson Blu

  phone: +91 651 660 2222
  address: Main Road, Kadru Division(opposite Chambers of commerce), Ranchi

• Hotel Sanjay

  phone: +91 651 312096
  address: Hazaribagh Road

• Hotel Satkar

  phone: +91 651 205339
  address: Station Road

• Hotel Savera

  phone: +91 651 203830
  address: Kadeu Chowk

• Hotel Siddhartha

  phone: +91 651 209632
  address: Bangla School Lane, O.C. Cmpnd

• Hotel Swaraj

  phone: +91 651 206252
  address: S.N. Ganguly Road

• Hotel Yuvraj Palace

  phone: +91 651 500326
  address: Doranda, 27

• Little Italy

  address: Opp. Khukri Petrol Pump, Near Overbridge
  A great place to have Italian cuisine

• New Sisai Hotel

  phone: +91 651 207221
  address: Taxi Stand, Main Road

• Palace Hotel

  phone: +91 651 20369
  address: Kadru

• Sartaj Hotel

  phone: +91 651 311017
  address: Main Road

Do not be carried away by media coverage of stray incidents. Those desirous of travelling out of town, particularly at night, should check with local people, say the hotel management, about the law and order situation in a particular area. However, it is not advisable to venture out late in the evening/ night even in unknown localities of the city unless one is fully aware of that area.
In case of a healthcare emergency, ambulance can be sought from Orchid Medical Centre ( http://www.orchidmedcentre.com ) by calling 0651-2219501/2/3/4

• Bodhgaya – 200 km from Ranchi, Place of Budha Enlightnment. Bus/train available to Gaya
• Bokaro Steel City- 128 km from Ranchi, one of the best planned cities in the country and a industrial giant city surrounded by greenery and well layout infrastructure.
• Dassam Falls - about 40 km on Ranchi Jamshedpur Road, near Taimara village, on Kanchi river, the water falls from a height of about 144 feet.
• Hirni Falls – about 90 km on the Ranchi Chakradharpur Road.
• Hundru Falls – about 28 km from Ranchi, on Subarnarekha River, the water falls from a height of 320 feet.
• Jonha Falls - also known as Gautmadhara falls, about 18 km, it is approachable by road and from Gautamdhara railway station on the Ranchi-Muri section.
• Netarhat – 144 km from Ranchi, the ‘Queen of Chotanagpur’ at a height of 3622 feet above sea level.
• Patna – 350 km from Ranchi, AC deluxe buses available from ITDC Ranchi Ashoka, BSTDC/JSTDC Birsa Vihar main Road.
• Pahari Mandir – Situated at an altitude of 2140 feet from the sea level. There is a temple of God Shiva at the top of the hill from where the whole city can be seen.
• Rajrappa Falls - about 65 km from Ranchi, also Chhinamasta temple. One has to go to Ramgarh (on the Ranchi-Hazaribagh Road) and then take the road to Bokaro. The falls are at the confluence of the river Damodar and Bhera.
• Sun Temple – Situated about 39 km from Ranchi on the way to Dassam Falls. Private buses or jeeps available from Khadgarha bus stand.
• Tagore Hills – Situated at Morhabadi. It is about 300 feet high and about 3 km from Elbert Ekka Chowk.It is said number of books were written by Rabindra Nath Tagore on the top of the hill. It is panoramic view from the top pf the hill. A great part of Ranchi can be seen from this place.
• Deori Mandir -