Around Ranchi Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Ranchi

• Angrabadi
• Hathia Dam
• Mutta Muggar Breeding Centre & Birsa Zoological Park
• Jagannathpur Temple & Hill
• Hundru Falls
• mc Cluskieganje
• Ratu
• Sun Temple, Bundu 

Angrabadi

This temple complex amidst scenic surroundings has shrines of Lord Ganapati, Ram • Sita and Hanuman and Shiva.

Hathia Dam (12 kms.)

Popular picnic and excursion point.

Mutta Muggar Breeding Centre & Birsa Zoological Park (23 kms.)

This crocodile breeding centre and zoo are worth visiting.

Jagannathpur Temple & Hill (10 kms.)

This sacred hill-top temple of Lord Jagannath was built in 1691. The annual Rath Yatra held here in the month of June / July attracts a large number of devotees.

Hundru Falls (28 kms.)

Subarnarekha river plunges down from a height of about 320 feet over here, creating one of the most picturesque waterfalls. Other important falls are - Dassam Falls (40kms.), Jonha Falls or Gautamdhara (34 kms.) and Hirni Falls (70 kms.) etc.

mc Cluskieganje (40 kms.)

The tiny idyllic hamlet amidst lush forests lies on the N. "• 47, was originally set up for the Anglo - Indians, during the 1950s. Today, this cool haven with a colonial ambience has perfect settings for a quiet holiday.

Ratu (l7kms.)

It was the seat of the erstwhile Maharaja of Chhotanagpur and is now well knownfor the 'Durga Puja' and 'Rath Yatra' celebrations. Bhorra, the origin point of river Koel is located nearby.

Sun Temple, Bundu (39 kms.)

This magnificent shrine located on the Tata Road near Bundu was built in the form of a huge chariot by the Sanskrit Vihar. Ornately carved 18 wheels and seven life like horses pulling the chariot are noteworthy.