Ranchi Travel Guide
Situated picturesquely in the heart of Chotanagpur at an altitude of
2,140 ft above sea level is the nucleus of the region. Once the summer
capital of Bihar, Ranchi is well known for its scenic attractions,
waterfalls, barren rocks & hillocks. It has a number of Industrial
Complexes, which are very important in the Industrial life of the
country.
While on the one hand beautiful and exciting waterfalls are scattered
around this town, on the other hand huge industries are also to be seen
there, which do attract visitors. There are many scenic attractions in
and around Ranchi that hold tourists for days together. It is also an
important place for the study of tribal ways; of life it offers an ideal
opportunity to those interested in Anthropology. Bihar Tribal Research
Institute and museum is well worth a visit for those seeking to know
more about the tribes of Bihar. One can consider some of above all it is
the central point of Chotanagpur, which one cannot miss to visit. Due to
its good climate, lot of people come here for health sake too. It gets
1530 mm rain annually.
Getting There:
By Air : Ranchi is connected by regular flights with
Kotkata, Patna, Mumbai & New Delhi.
By Rail :Ranchi is on the S.E. Railway & connected
with Patna, Rourkela etc.
By Road: Ranchi is situated on NH 23/33 & there is
a network of good roads arounts it. Ranchi is directly connected by
regular bus service with all main places in the state & also outside
the state
Tourist Attractions:
Tagor Hills
Rabindranath Tagore is believed to have written number of books & a
part of his famous Gitanjali here. Ramkrishna Ashram is also situated at
the foot of the hill which is a centre of Divyayen & Agrarian
vocational institute.
Ranchi Lake
Excavated by Col. Onsely, a British agent in 1842, has an boating
facilities for the visitors.
Ranchi Hills
It is a popular health & holiday resort & a place of sacred
pilgrimage. The hiltop offers panoramic view of the town. The famous
Shiva temple situated on the top of the hill, has a water reservoir on
top. At the foot of the hill is a big lake, Kanha dam & an
attractive places for the tourists.
Angrabadi
Angrabadi is actually a temple of complex in Khunti which accomodated
the temple of Lord Ganapati, Ram Sita, Hanuman & Shankaracharya
Swami. Swarupanada Saraswati having been captivated by serene placid &
celestial beauty of Angrabadi rechristened it as Amreshwar Dham.
Jagannath Temple
This is a replica of the Jagannath Temple at Puri, the only difference
being that it stands atop a hill. It is frequented by the tribals as
well as the non tribals & is expecially crowed during the annual
Rath Yatra & CAr Festival held during July.
