Explore Ranchi - The City of Waterfalls

Favoured with the best of nature, Ranchi is a standout amongst the most scenic cities in Jharkhand. Known for its widely varied vegetation, it is overflowing with bamboo woods, grasses, and minerals. Ranchi has four of the most delightful waterfalls you'll ever observe. They are unquestionably one of the best-favoured spots for the excursion in the long stretch of December and January. In any case, the excellence is digging in for the long haul and you can visit everything the year round.

Jonha

Jonha Falls

Situated at an edge of the Ranchi plateau, the Jonha Falls is an example of a hanging valley falls. One has to descend 722 steps to admire the surroundings. The water drops from a height of 43 meters.  The Jonha Falls is an example of a nick point caused by rejuvenation. Knick point, also called a nick point or simply nick, represents breaks in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river caused by rejuvenation. The break-in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall.

Panch Gagh

Panch Ghagh Falls

Panch Gagh Falls is a stunning tourist destination which has five waterfalls cascading through tall and steep hills near the scenic village of Khunti. The foot of the waterfalls has a very calm and serene atmosphere and is an ideal location for picnics and weekend getaways. This fall consists of five streams formed in a row due to the breaking up of the Banai river which falls from a good height.Cemented walkways connect different cataracts, of which stream 2 is the most popular while 5 is the biggest, though a bit inaccessible.

Dassam

Dassam Falls

The Dassam Falls is a natural cascade across the Kanchi River, a tributary of the Subarnarekha River. The water falls from a height of 44 metres  The sound of water echoes all around the place. Dassam Falls at one of the edges of the Ranchi plateau is one of the many sharp falls in the region. The Dassam Falls is an example of a nick point caused by rejuvenation. Knick point, also called a nick point or simply nick, represents breaks in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river caused by rejuvenation. The break-in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall. The water of the Dassam Falls is very clean and clear.

Hundru Falls

Hundru Falls

The Hundru Falls is created in the course of the Subarnarekha River, where it falls from a height of 98 metres (322 ft) creating one of the highest waterfalls in the state. The spectacular scene of water falling from such a great height has been described as a sight to behold. The different formations of rock due to the erosion by the constantly falling of water have added to the beauty of the place.The Hundru Falls at one of the edges of the Ranchi plateau is one of the several scarps falls in the region.During the rainy season it takes a formidable form but in the dry season, it turns into an exciting picnic spot.At the base of the Hundru Falls, there is a pool, which serves as a bathing place.