Hundru Falls and Pool Near Ranchi

By George On

Hundru Falls is situated in the Jharkhand state of India. This fall is on the river Swarnarekha. Hundru Falls has a height of 320 feet. Hundru Falls is one of the best falls in the state.

Hundru FallsHundru Falls, near Rachi in Jharkhand

There is a pool at the fall base, which can be used to take a bath in summer. In the monsoon season, the fall waters are very formidable, and bathing is not advisable. Hundru Falls is situated in a forest area, and the spectacular sight of the falls is a sight to behold. This fall mesmerizes any tourist and is a great weekend getaway place for Ranchi residents. The different rock shapes in this fall also is a great attraction here.

Hundru Falls and surrounding areas are also popular trekking destinations for adventure lovers. “Suvarna Rekha Hydal Project”, situated downstream, is also a nearby tourist place.

How Do I Go to Hundru Falls?

Hundru Falls is around 45 kilometers distance from the waterfall city of Ranchi. The falls are 21 kilometres off Ranchi-Purulia Road. Alternatively, you may travel to the fall on the Ormanjhi-Sikidiri route, which is shorter than the main route by six kilometers.

The railway station code for the nearest major station ‘Ranchi’, is ‘RNC. “Birsa Munda Airport” at Ranchi is the nearest airport to Hundru Falls. Ranchi is well connected by roads to other parts of India. NH 23 and NH 33 connect Ranchi with the rest of India.

What Are the Nearby Cities to The Waterfalls City, Ranchi?

Jamshedpur city is nearly 128 kilometers away from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand state. Raurkela is 130 kilometers away, and Bhubaneswar is 350 kilometers from Ranchi. Patna is at 250 kilometers distance from Ranchi. The Buddhist Temple town of Gaya is 163 kilometers distance from Ranchi. Korba is 287 kilometers, and Muzaffarpur City is 308 kilometers from Ranchi. Dhanbad is 122 kilometers from the waterfall city of Ranchi.