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Hundru fall. Photo Credit: jharkhand.gov.in

Ranchi in Jharkhand is adorned with falls and streams making it a major attraction for thousands of domestic and international tourists.

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 falls. 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.

Panch Ghagh Waterfalls. Photo Credit: jharkhand.gov.in

Panch Ghagh Waterfalls, about 55 kilometres off Ranchi on the Chaibasa Road is viewed as the safest of all. The water falls from a lesser height, making it safe for tourists to enjoy in the rapid flow of water. The water falls from a lesser height, making it safe for tourists to enjoy in the rapid flow of water.

Although water does not fall from great height as compared to other falls, still, one can almost hear the roar of the water going near to the waterfalls here since all the five branched-out and whirling streams hit the rocks in a very turbulent manner.

Tourists visit this place, particularly, during the autumn season. However, despite its significance for tourists, the place lacks proper management.

Tourists often complain about the non-existence of security in the entire area. The place lacks a clean and proper eatery. Visitors have to take along food items.

"I appeal to the Jharkhand Government that the natural regions like this one, which are favorite amongst the tourists, should be managed properly so that the inflow of tourists increases here. It will also benefit the Tourism Department of the Jharkhand Government," said Mohammed Warish Khan, another tourist.

Panch Ghagh literally means five streams. The river branches out in five different streams, giving birth to omnipresent melodious rivulets through the cluster of rocks.

Panch Ghagh Waterfalls. Photo Credit: jharkhand.gov.in

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.

Jonha Waterfalls. Photo Credit: jharkhand.gov.in

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 Waterfalls. Photo Credit: jharkhand.gov.in

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.

With inputs from agency reports and Jharkhand Tourism

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