Ranchi falls are considered to be most popular tourist attractions located in the city. The Ranchi falls add to the natural beauty of the place.
The place is called the "Land of Lakes and Water Falls" due to the number of falls found here. Some of the important falls in Ranchi, which are visited by many tourists, are:
- Johna falls
- Hundru falls
- Dassam falls
- Hirni falls
- Panch Gagh Falls
The Hundru falls is located at a distance of 45 kilometers from the main city of Ranchi. It is the most beautiful fall of this place. This waterfall is located on the course of the Subarnarekha River, where the river falls from a height of 320 feet. The base of the falls is used for picnic and bathing purpose. The Johna falls is also known by the name of Gautamdhara. This waterfall is situated at a distance of 40 kilometers from Ranchi. There is a rest house for the tourists containing a temple of Buddha.
The Dassam falls or the Dassam Gagh falls is formed by the Kanchi River falling from a height of 144 feet. This waterfall is situated on the Ranchi-Tata road close to the village of Taimara, located at a distance of 34 kilometers away from the city. The Panch Gagh Falls lies on the Ranchi-Chakradharpur road at a distance of only 6 kilometers from Khunti. This waterfall consist of five streams. Another most visited falls is the Hirni falls, which is situated 70 kilometers away from the main city of Ranchi.
The waterfalls of Ranchi have been attracting many people for a long time. While on a tour to Ranchi, people include short trip to these falls in their itinerary. The places are also frequented by many adventure lovers.
Last Updated on 19/06/2013
