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Jharkhand


 

Tourism & Wildlife

Deoghar | Jamshedpur | Ranchi | Netarhat | Temples | Water Falls | Wildlife

Temples - Hundru Fall | Dassam Fall | Johna Fall | Hirni Fall | Punch Ghatt


Waterfalls
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. 

Dassam Fall
About 40 km away from Ranchi on Tata Road falls a village named Taimara near which flows the Kanchi river. Falling from a height of about 144 feet Kanchi river makes a pretty fall called Dassam falls encircled with charming scenes. It is also known as Dassam Ghagh. The tourists are warned not to take bath in the falls or at least be careful while bathing in the stream. 

Johna Fall
Jonha is about 40 kms away from Ranchi. The 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. 

Hirni Fall 
About 70 km. from Ranchi on way to Chakradharpur is located Hirni Falls. Situated amidst dense forests Hirni has been favored by nature for scenic beauties. The tourists are carried away by emotions and flight of imagination while at Hirni. 

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

 

References:
http://www.ranchiexpress.com/
http://jharkhand.nic.in/

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