Ranchi is situated in the heart of Chhotanagpur at an altitude of 2,140 ft above sea level. Ranchi is well known for its scenic attractions, water falls, barren rocks and hillocks. It has a number of industrial complexes which are very important in the industrial life of the country.

While on one hand, beautiful and exciting water falls are scattered around this town, and on the other hand, huge industries are also to be seen here which do attracts visitors. There are many scenic attraction in and around Ranchi which hold tourists for days together. It is also an important place for the study of tribal ways of life, it offers an ideal opportunity to those interested in Anthropology.

Bihar Tribal Research Institute and Museum is well worth a visit for those seeking to know more about the tribes of Jharkhand. One can consider some of the villages rich in tribal life. And above all, it is the central point of Chhotanagpur which one can not miss to visit. Due to its good climate, lot of people use to come here for health sake too. It gets 1530 mm rain annually.