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.
