Ranchi Hill and Ranchi Lake: The scenic attractions of the town have much to offer to its visitors. The landmark of Ranchi is a hill, bearing a temple of Shiva on its summit, with a lake at its foot, known as ‘Ranchi Lake’. One can have a panoramic view of the town and the surroundings from the top of the hill.

Tagore Hill: about 3 kms from Ranchi GPO, is about 300 ft.high. As the hill is associated with a history pertaining to the Tagore family, it is known as Tagore Hill. A number of books are supposed to have been written by Rabindra Nath Tagore on the top of the hill. At the foot of the hill are situated the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram and it’s office and the Divyayan and Agrarian Vocational Institute.

Kankedam & Jagannath Temple: On one end of Ranchi is the ‘Kanke Dam’ which is ever crowded with tourists. It is a popular picnic spot. Few kilometers from the dam and 10 kms from Ranchi is the 17th century “Jagannath Temple” where the annual Rath Yatra (car festival) is held in the month of June/July.

Hathia Dam: There is another beautiful dam known as ‘Hatia Dam”. It is about 12 kms from the city.

Ranchi Hill, Tagore Hill (Moradabad Hill) 4 kms, Kanke Dam 4 kms, Ranchi Lake, Tribal Research Institute & Museum, Heavy Engineering 11 km, Hatia Dam 12 kms, Jagannath Temple 10 kms, Mental Hospital 9 kms.

Gonda Hill: about 4 kms from Ranchi GPO on Khanke road, just in front of the CMPDIHq is situated the Gonda Hill with a water reservoir at it’s top. At the foot of the hill is a big lake known as Kanke Dam which is an attractive place for the tourists.

Angrabadi: Angrabadi is, actually, a temple complex in Khunti which accomodates the temples of Lord Ganapati, /Ram-Sita, Hanuman and Shiva. The Shankracharya Swami Swarupanand Saraswati, having been captivated by serene, placid and celestial beauty of Angrabadi rechristened it as Amreshwar Dham.

Kanke Dam & Jagannath Temple: On the other end of Ranchi is the Kanke Dam, which is ever crowded with tourists. It is a popular picnic spot. Few kilometres from the dam and 10 kms from Ranchi is the 17th century Jagannath Temple. Where the annual Rath Yatra (car festival) is held in the month of June/ July.

There is another beautiful dam known as Hatia Dam. It is about 12 kms from the city.

Hundru Falls: Hundru Falls (45 kms on Ranchi – Purlia road) where the Subarnarekha river cascaded down from an altitude of 320 feet is a sight not to be missed especially in monsoon or when the wind sets the motion. The pools at the base of the falls are favourite picnic and bathing spots.

Jagannathpur Temple & Hill: About 10 km. From Ranchi G.P.O. is another sight seeing place where the tourists can rejoice and worship. The old temple of lord Jagannath ,built in 1691 in the architectural style of Puri Temple stands like a fort on the top of the in the hill. Its car/chariot festival held light part on Ashadhmas draws a big crowd comprising of tribals and non-tribals. HEC township nearby is an added attraction.

Macluskiganj: Once an Anglo Indian dominated town, Macluskiganj is a hill station with pleasant climes. 60 km away from Ranchi on National Highway 47, the town is
still living in its past glory. ‘Haunted houses’ that were home to once well-to-do families proud of their connections with the British Raj, a sleepy yet picturesque ambience, attractive walks around town and the river banks of Chatti offer an unusual getaway. Privately owned ‘English’ houses offer inexpensive accommodation. Macluskiganj can be visited throughout the year.

Jonha Falls: Jonha Falls (40 kms on Ranchi – Purlia road) also known as Gautam Dhara (a rivulet), is another enchanting retreat amidst rich flora and fauna beside the Kanchi river. The scenery around it is very picturesque and it is a popular picnic spot. To admire the fall one is required to descend 500 pared steps.

Sun Temple: About 39 km. From Ranchi on Tata Road near Bundu stands on the desolate bush green the elegant Sun temple fashioned in the form of huge chariot with richly decorated 18 wheels and seven life like horses ready to take of. Built by Sanskrit Vihar headed by Shri Ram Maroo, the managing director of Ranchi Express, the sun temple deserves the title “a poem in stone”. The surroundings of the temple, studded with a pond serving as a sacred place for Chhathavratis are actually a nature’s bounty to the people of Chotanagpur. A beautiful dharmashala , meant for the pilgrims. The all weather motorable road upto the temple premises is likely to attract tourists who will be captivated to behold the newly built sun temple in the placid and serene surrounding leading to its celestial bueaties.