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The Manchester of the East, Ranchi known to be the erstwhile summer capital of Bihar state is the state capital of the newly founded state, Jharkhand. The city nestles in the valley of Chotanagpur at an altitude of 2140 ft above sea level.
Ranchi is bestowed with natural resources like minerals that accounts for 18% of the total mineral content of the nation. The city is blessed with the magic of nature, forming perfect tourist attractions with its waterfalls, cool and calm climate, barren rocks and mounds. This gives the reason to the city to be titled as the ‘City of waterfalls and lakes’.
The state capital Ranchi is a prominent political, industrial, industrial and educational hub of eastern part of India providing various excellent opportunities of tourism. The city is sprawled over an area of about 175.12 sq km and stands at an altitude of about 629 m from the sea level. The city has taken its position in the southern part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau forming the eastern border of the Deccan Plateau.
It city is all encircled with the hilly typography along with dense tropical forests. The city derived its name from an Oraon village called ‘Archi’ still present in the very region. Here, Archi means bamboo grove in the Oraon language.
The Ranchi district has it’s headquarter the city itself, which was initially known by a name of Lohardaga. Initially it was an imperative administrative and military stand of the eastern India, which dates back to the British reign. Later on, it developed into a trade and commerce centre for sericulture as well as the leading manufacturer of shellac. Ranchi is also acknowledged as the ‘vegetable bowl’ for the reason it has thick vegetation of green vegetables. Ranchi travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Ranchi tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in Eastern India.
General facts about Ranchi Location: Eastern India Altitude: 629 m Language: Nagpuria, Oraon, Bengali, Hindi, English Climate: Cold, tropical and moderate Major Attractions: Rajrappa Mandir, Pahari Temple, Durga Bari, Kali Bari Ideal Time to Visit: September to May
Tourist sightseeing in Ranchi Ranchi offers many opportunities for tourists from temples, museums to waterfalls. Some of the well-known temples in the city are the Rajrappa Mandir, Pahari Temple, Durga Bari, Kali Bari, Jagannathpur Temple, Surya temple, Dewri Temple, etc.
There are so many recreational spots in Ranchi where you can relax such as Hundru Falls, Dasham Falls, Jonha Falls, Hirni and Panchghagh Falls. Other places to visit in Ranchi are Nakshatra Van, Aqua World, Birsa Zoological Park, Birsa Deer Park, Dr. Zakhir Hussain Park, Ranchi Science Centre, Ranchi University Museum, Ranchi Museum and the Mukta Crocodile Breeding Centre.
Climate of Ranchi Ranchi possesses a humid subtropical type of climate. Due to its location the city enjoys moderate climate having all the months with pleasant weather. The best time to visit the place is in the months from September till May.
How to reach Ranchi
Ranchi by Air: The nearest airport to Ranchi is Birsa Munda Airport.
Ranchi by Rail: The city has its own railway terminal, which connects with the states like Mumbai, Delhi, Jabalpur, Patna, Bangalore, Guwahati, Kolkata etc.
Ranchi by Road: The city has a well developed track of roadways that connects the other cities of the state and many states of the country.