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Ranchi Lake : Excavated by Col. Onsely, a British Agent in 1842, Ranchi Lake is centrally situated. It is a few minutes walk from GPO and is adjacent to Ranchi Telephone Exchange. The lake taken for beautification is yet to be beautified conforming to the original concept envisaged by the Deputy Commissioner, Madan Mohan Jha. However, the lake has an added attraction of boating for the visitors.

Rock Garden : The spot has been developed into an artificial garden, complete with water falls and sculptures, to attract tourists. The rock garden is awesome in its appearance, striking a balance between the creativity of modern and ancient man.

Nakshatra Van : Nakshatra Van is situated near Raj  Bhawan. It is constructed in the year 2003 by State Government. It is a Designed Project in which 27 plants been planted according to the 27 planets of Astrology Science. Here the tourist attractions are Musical Fountain, Medicinal Plants & Natural Beauty of Plants.

Ranchi Pahari Mandir : About 7 km away from Ranchi Railway Station Pahari Mandir is situated at Ratu Road and is about 300 ft. high. Huge crowd of Shiva devotees gathered here in Shravan month. Its real name is 'RICHI BURU'. Perhaps Pahari Mandir is the best place to have a bird's eye view for the Capital Ranchi.

Sun Temple : About 39 km. from Ranchi on Ranchi-Tata Road near Bundu, Stands the elegant Sun Temple fashioned in the form of huge chariot with richly decorated 18 wheels (9 on each side) and seven life like horses ready to take off. Built by Sanskriti Vihar headed by Shri Sita Ram Maroo, the Manageing Director of Ranchi Express Group. The surroundings of the temple,  studded with a pond serving as a scred place for Chharhavratis are actually a natures bounty to the people of Chhotanagpur. A beautiful dharamshala, meant for the pilgrims and the tourists is under construction. The all weather motor able road upto the temple premises is likely to attract tourist who will be captivated to behold the newly built Sun Temple in placid and serene surrounding leading to it's celestial beauties.

Jaganathpur Temple and Hill : About 10 km. from Ranchi GPO is another sight seeing place where the tourist can rejoice and worship. The old temple of Lord Jaganath, built in 17th Century in architectural style of Puri Temple stands like a fort on top of the hill. A portion of the temple has come down and awaits renovation. Its chariot festival held in the light part of Ashadh Mas draws a big crowd comprising of tribals and non-tribals. HEC township nearby is an added attraction.

Jaivik Udyan : About 16 km. from Ranchi town on Ranchi - Patna road near Ormanjhi, is the zoological garden named Jaivik Udyan. A number of mammalian faunas have been collected there for visitors gaiety.

Hundru Fall : Ranchi is nature's bounty to mother India which has specially been adorned with falls and streams. Hundru fall is about 45 kms away from Ranchi Town. The Swarnarekha river falls from a height of 320 feet making a wonderful scene known as Hundru fall. At the base of the fall a beautiful pool is formed which allows visitors to take a good bath, but with precautions. During rainy season it takes a formidable form but in summer it turns in to an exciting picnic spot.

Jonha Fall : Jonha is about 40kms. away from Ranchi. Tha road leading to Jonha is a bit narrow but not so rough, rugged and arduous as that of Hundru. There is also a hospice
 (Tourist Rest House) which accommodates Lord Gautam Buddha's temple. This fall is  named after Gautam as Gautam dhara too. It is approachable by road. The tourists can go upto Gautam dhara station by train also.

Panch Ghagh : Located on way to Simdega via Khunti, this beautiful waterfall has infact five water falls in a row and therefore called Panch Ghagh. The distance of this waterfall is about 55 kms from Ranchi.