Ranchi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of East Indian state Jharkhand
About Ranchi
Ranchi is on the Chotanagpur plateau, at a height of 650 m (2,140) feet above sea level. The entire area is generally covered with red soil. Extensive forests around Ranchi are home to bears, sambar, chital, nilgai and hares. Summer afternoons are hot but evenings and nights are cool and enjoyable (maximum 40°C, min 16°C). It is cool/cold in winter (maximum 25°C and minimum 0°C). Annual rainfall is 1530 mm. Ranchi has gained fame for being the hometown of cricket superstar M.S. Dhoni, who played from 2004 to 2020. Languages spoken are Hindi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Maithili, Sadri, Oraon, Mundari and some dialects. English is not a common language. Even if it is not understood at a place, people are willing to help around with interpretation.
Top Attractions in Ranchi
Explore the best things to see and do in Ranchi:
- ★Aqua World
- ★Bhagwan Birsa Jaiwik Udyaan
- ★Deer Park
- ★Dhurva Dam
- ★Durga Pooja
- ★Jaganath Temple
- ★JSCA cricket stadium
- ★Kanke Dam
Where to Eat in Ranchi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Birsa Vihar
- 🍴Capitol Hill
- 🍴Capitol Residency
- 🍴ChuruWala
- 🍴Dakshini
- 🍴Food Plaza
Where to Stay in Ranchi
- 🏨Anand Hotel
- 🏨Ganga Ashram Hotel
- 🏨Green Acres
- 🏨Gujrat Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Akash Ganga
- 🏨Hotel Akashwani
Ranchi Travel Guide Sections
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