Ranchi
Discover Ranchi
Ranchi (rahny-chee) is on the Chota Nagpur 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. 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.
What to Experience in Ranchi
Taste of Ranchi...
Do not be carried away by media coverage of stray incidents. Those desirous of travelling out of town, particularly at night, should check with local people, say the hotel management, about the law and order situation in a particular area. However, it is not advisable to venture out late in the evening/ night even in unknown localities of the city unless one is fully aware of that area. In case of a healthcare emergency, ambulance can be sought from Orchid Medical Centre (https://www.orchidmedcentre.com) by calling 9117100100.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsRanchi is connected by rail to important places all over the country. Hatia is a station next to Ranchi and serves as terminus for many of the trains. Given below are some of the convenient trains. The first number is for the train from Ranchi and second for the train to Ranchi. Ranchi is well connected by a network of roads with all the neighbouring cities and towns. The distance from some important locations are as follows: Bokaro 110 km, Dhanbad 170 km, Jamshedpur 140 km, Chaibasa 130 km, Hazaribagh 100 km, Gaya 220 km, Patna 340 km, Barhi (on NH 2 Grand Trunk Road) 136 km, Rourkela 250 km, Kolkata 415 km. Bus connections are available from almost all cities and towns in the area. You can travel from Simdega, Chaibasa, Jamudag, Lohardaga and other places using Lily Travels Delux bus service from Ranchi City. Hired cars, autorickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available for local transport. Ranchi like a number of other cities in North India, has a concept of share auto....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Hired cars, autorickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available for local transport. Ranchi like a number of other cities in North India, has a concept of share auto. The share autos operate along fixed routes and take in as many passengers as physically possible. Fares vary depending upon the route. City buses also ply on designated routes for most of hours. Like many other cities, there is a Smart Bazaar (Main Rd) and a Reliance Mart (Kanke Rd) in Ranchi. Do not be carried away by media coverage of stray incidents. Those desirous of travelling out of town, particularly at night, should check with local people, say the hotel management, about the law and order situation in a particular area. However, it is not advisable to venture out late in the evening/ night even in unknown localities of the city unless one is fully aware of that area. In case of a healthcare emergency, ambulance can be sought from Orchid Medical Centre (https://www.orchidmedcentre.com) by calling 9117100100.
Where to Stay
Do not be carried away by media coverage of stray incidents. Those desirous of travelling out of town, particularly at night, should check with local people, say the hotel management, about the law and order situation in a particular area. However, it is not advisable to venture out late in the evening/ night even in unknown localities of the city unless one is fully aware of that area. In case of a healthcare emergency, ambulance can be sought from Orchid Medical Centre (https://www.orchidmedcentre.com) by calling 9117100100.
Money & Budget
Like many other cities, there is a Smart Bazaar (Main Rd) and a Reliance Mart (Kanke Rd) in Ranchi. Do not be carried away by media coverage of stray incidents. Those desirous of travelling out of town, particularly at night, should check with local people, say the hotel management, about the law and order situation in a particular area. However, it is not advisable to venture out late in the evening/ night even in unknown localities of the city unless one is fully aware of that area. In case of a healthcare emergency, ambulance can be sought from Orchid Medical Centre (https://www.orchidmedcentre.com) by calling 9117100100.
Language & Talk
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. Ranchi is connected by rail to important places all over the country. Hatia is a station next to Ranchi and serves as terminus for many of the trains. Given below are some of the convenient trains. The first number is for the train from Ranchi and second for the train to Ranchi. Ranchi is well connected by a network of roads with all the neighbouring cities and towns.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Do not be carried away by media coverage of stray incidents. Those desirous of travelling out of town, particularly at night, should check with local people, say the hotel management, about the law and order situation in a particular area. However, it is not advisable to venture out late in the evening/ night even in unknown localities of the city unless one is fully aware of that area. In case of a healthcare emergency, ambulance can be sought from Orchid Medical Centre (https://www.orchidmedcentre.com) by calling 9117100100.
Nearby Destinations
Glimpses of Ranchi
Patratu Roads
waterfalls in the middle of forest during daytime
Suzuki Swift
patratu lake
a close up of a bunch of pink flowers
Landscape
Was taken during my 69 mile ride
a flock of birds flying through a purple sky
a young girl sitting on a boat next to a body of water
red flowers with green leaves
Patratu Roads
waterfalls in the middle of forest during daytime
Suzuki Swift