Ranchi, capital of newely founded state of Jharkhand, is a picturesque city situated in valley of Chotanagpur at an high altitude of 2140 feet (654.5 metres) above sea level. Ranchi, is well known for its picture perfect attractions like waterfalls, cool and calm climate, barren rocks and hillocks. This calm and quiet city also is a emerging industrial town. The erstwhile capital of Bihar, the city is well equipped to wear the mantle. Apart from being a tourist spot this place also boasts of several reputed educational institutions. Due to this state being gifted with natural resources like minerals, Ranchi is also visited by a large number of business travellers. Waterfalls, hills and many temple complexes are the city's attractions.

The city of Ranchi is situated in a valley of Chotanagpur at an altitude of 2140 feet. Ranchi is one of the best places to study the tribal ways of life in India. This capital is always under some kind of political influence with this part of India being an important part of the India constituency. The city of Ranchi surrounded by some of the most popular waterfalls in India.

Ranchi is situated on National Highway No.23 & 33 in eastern parts of India.

1400 mm. (July to October)

Summer:   37.2 °C - 24 °C
Winter:       22.9 °C - 10.3 °C

September to May

Ranchi is connected by regular Indian Airlines services with Calcutta, Patna, Mumbai, Lucknow and New Delhi.

Ranchi is on the South Eastern Railway and is directly connected with Calcutta, Patna, Rourkela, Delhi etc.

Ranchi is situated on National Highway No.23 & 33 and there are nets of good roads around it. Ranchi is directly connected by regular bus services with all the main places in the state and also outside the state.

Jagannathpur Temple & Hill, Tribal Research Institute and Museum, Ranchi University Museum, Ranchi Lake, Ranchi Lake, Ranchi Hill, Tagore Hill, Baidynathdham, Gonda Hill, Machali Ghar.