Ranchi (रांची Rañcī) is the capital of the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Ranchi is on the Chota Nagpur 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 home to bears, sambar, chital, nilgai and hares. 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. Although multiple languages are spoken in Ranchi, Hindi is most commonly spoken here. English is not widely understood except in a handful of luxury hotels. However, people are willing to help around with interpretation even if you don't know Hindi.
Hired cars, autorickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available for local transport. 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.
1 Aqua World (Machhli Ghar). An aquarium, game parlour and food court are worth seeing and good values. (updated May 2024) 2 Pahari Mandir (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. 3 Tagore Hill, Morabadi (about 5 km from the city). 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. You can get a panoramic view from the top of the hill, and a great part of Ranchi can be seen from this place.
Durga Puja, Across all locations in the city. The atmosphere, the feel, the decorations, the Goddess statue and the people are just amazing. JSCA cricket stadium. in HEC area, world class stadium with modern facilities.
Birsa Vihar, Birsa Complex. Capitol Hill (opposite GEL Church Complex M.G.Road,Ranchi.). Buffet meals @ ₹240 per head. Capitol Residency (opposite the Ranchi Railways Station, on Station Road.). Buffet meals @ ₹240 per head. ChuruWala (top and town near road no 2; asoknagar). famous for sweets Dakshini (near Sujata Cinema Hall, M.G.Road). Food Plaza, Opposite Gurudwara, M.G.Road, ☏ +91 651 314231. 1 GreenHorizon, Station Rd, Sirom Toly, Kishan Singh Colony, Gosaintola, ☏ +91 651 645 8522. One of the best non-veg restaurants. Kaveri Restaurant, GEL Church Complex'. Has a collection of North Indian and Chinese dishes. A meal for two would cost close to ₹300..
Birsa D Bar & Restaurant, Birsa Chowk, Khuti Road. Hangul Bar & Restaurant, ☏ +91 651 207780. Hotel Chinar Saqi Bar & Restaurant, Kanke 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 (https://www.orchidmedcentre.com) by calling 9117100100.
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In Jul, Ranchi typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 30 rainy days.
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