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Ranchi Travel

Ranchi 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.

Places of Interest in Ranchi: Ranchi Hill and Ranchi Lake: The scenic attractions of the town have much to offer to its visitors. The landmark of Ranchi is a hill bearing a temple of Shiva on its sumlnit witln a lake at its foot, known., 'Ranchi Lake'. One can have panoramic view of the town elude the surroundings from the top of the hill. More

Excursions in Ranchi: Hundru falls: 'Hundru Falls' (45 kms on Ranchi - Purlia road) where the Subarnarekha river cascades down from an altitude of 320 feet is a sight not to be missed especially in monsoon or when the wind sets the motion. The pools at the base ofthe falls are favourite picnic and bathing spots. More



Ranchi General Info.:
Area: 35 sq. kms.
Altitude: 2,140 ft.

Climate in Ranchi:
Winter: Minimum 10.3 degree Maximum 22.9 degree
Summer: Minimum 20.6 degree C. Maximum 37.2 degree C.
Rainfall:1530 mm annual

Clotthing in Ranchi:
Summer: Light Cotton
Winter: Heavy woolen

Best time to visit Ranchi: September to May

Languages spoken: Hindi, Nagpuria, Oraon, blundari and Bengali.





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