Ranchi is one of the best places to visit in Jharkhand that offers tourists some of the best waterfalls in india. the city got its name from Archi that means Bamboo forest in local Nagpuri dialect. The British inadvertently named “Archi” as “Ranchi”. The city that lies along the Subarnarekha River is capital of Jharkhand and is known as ‘the City of Waterfalls’, most of which are within 50 kms of the city. The best time to view the waterfalls is in the monsoon and winter season.
Situated on the Ranchi Plateau of the eastern Chota Nagpur plateau, Ranchi known for its rich mineral resources was named the ‘Manchester of the East.’. Ranchi has presence of many well-known govt. and private organisations namely SAIL-R&D, MECON.Ltd GRSE, Central Coalfields, CMPDI.Ltd, SEB Usha Martin. Ltd and others. Besides these the city is also famous for agricultural, cotton, tea trade and silk production. Ranchi is a centre for numerous sports activities, including cricket, hockey, football, and many others.
There are numerous stadiums the city including Jaipal Singh Stadium, JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, and Birsa Munda Football Stadium Surrounded by serene mountains, lush green forest and hill, Ranchi can be a good place for tourist to spend some quite time enjoying the nature. It s also the leaping off point for the Betla National Park that lures wildlife enthusiasts to this eastern state of India. The people of Ranchi mainly converse in Hindi.
Nagpuri is the regional language of the region. A number of other dialects and tribal languages spoken here include Khortha, Kurmali, and Mundari. Ranchi is famous for its ethnic handicrafts and metal work, all of which are exhibited at Firayalal, one of the most popular shopping destinations for tribal souvenirs. Paitkar art, that showcases the cultural heritage of Eastern India, is an indigenous craft fostered by tribal artists who indulge in scroll painting to foretell historical events.
The ancient lineage of Paitkar paintings is only part of Firayalal’s beautiful artistic spread Ranchi offers an authentic blend of cuisines, typically of tribal influences, and the food of Ranchi is a mix of tribal and regional food that suits people from all parts of the country. Dhuska, is the most common food in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Besides Dhuska, Moonj Ada and Litti Chokha is also famous., The street food of Ranchi is varied and consist of a wide spectrum of homemade dishes such as a plateful of Channa Bhatura, which can be enjoyed with a refreshing glass of Sattu.
The streets in Doranda offer many a gastronomic treat for food lovers, brimming with miniature golgappa stalls and local kulfi parlors. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Ranchi are Tagre Hil, Hundru Falls, Dassam Ghagh Falls, Jonha Falls, Panch Gagh Falls, Birsa Zoological Park, Ranchi Lake, Kanke Dam, Jagannath Temple, Nakshatra Van, Sun Temple, Ranchi Hill-Pahari Mandir, Rock Garden, and Deer Park. Also, worth visiting is Muta, located 36 kms away from Ranchi, Muta Crocodile Breeding Centre houses a diverse blend of wild animals.
Popular for its breeding rotations for crocodiles, here wildlife enthusiast can catch a glimpse of the gigantic reptile in the marshy waters of the evergreen Bhairavi rivulet. A part of the breeding center encloses a natural habitat of spotted deer, peacocks and water fowls in Muta. Among other places worth visiting in and around Ranchi are Deori Mandir, Patratu Valley and Dam, Gonda Hills Amreshwar Dham, Surya Mandir, Sita Falls, Panchghagh Falls, Hirni Falls, Itkhori, Betla National Park, McCluskieganj and Hatia Dam.
Well connected by rail, road and air with rest of the country Ranch s home to several renowned educational institutes. Ratu Road, Albert Ekka Chowk and Birsa Munda Chowk are the most important locations in the city where much of the shopping can be done by tourist. there are several new cinema halls, multiplex that have come up in the city since Jharkhand became a state. Nightlife is also happening with several pubs and bars across the city. there are some good 5 star hotels but mostly the city provides good accommodation in mid sized hotels and guest house that are not too ex-pensive. Best time to visit is from September to May.
