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Raj Bhavan (Governor’s House), Ranchi is beautiful

noreply@blogger.com (hi.fi.vc) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:44:00 +0000

Raj Bhavan (Governor’s House), Ranchi has been opened for general public from 31st January 2012 to 9th February 2012. We had a chance to visit it on 2nd February, 2012. Its simple magnificent. I wonder why such a beautiful place, which is maintained by public money needs to be closed on other days. Image on left side is collage of pictures taken there.It was a sunny day with some wind, people were everywhere in opened area. There was a long queue of people waiting for their turn to enter as well. One has to wait for their turn and one person from each group is required to put his/her name, address and phone number on behalf of group. there are 60 staffs, Just to maintain the "park". You can find flowers and tree all around. It has more than 300 types of roses. All trees have a label which identify them. I also thought why our RajyaPal (Governor) needs to live in such a luxury! what you think?

In case, you are inclined to view these pictures and not just collage. You may do so by visiting Governor's House (RajyaPal Bhavan) Images.

Also, images can be seen as video (slideshow with background music) at YouTube.com

Jonha Falls – Gautam Dhara, Water Falls around Ranchi

noreply@blogger.com (hi.fi.vc) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:31:00 +0000

Johna Falls is around 40 km from Ranchi. One can reach Jonha Falls by road, one has to travel around 32 km on Ranchi-Purulia road. After that you can drive for another 4 km off the main road. . There is a train station about 1.5 km from the Falls location. You can travel by train as well.There is a Gautam Buddha temple nearby.The temple is part of a tourist rest house. Water in falls drop from about 141 ft (43 meters). You will have to step down around 500 steps to reach bottom of the falls.A fair is organized in Jonha Falls every Tuesday and Saturday.

Video of Jonha Falls Steps

Jonha Falls falling water

Jonha falls is an example of hanging valley falls. Peak season for visiting falls is in December and January. However, if you want to enjoy the scenic beauty, its better to not plan your trip in peak season.The Jonha falls is situated at Gunga River.

Have you visited Jonha Falls? Please share your experience by posting it in comment section below.

Hundru Falls - Water Falls around Ranchi

noreply@blogger.com (hi.fi.vc) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:44:00 +0000

Hundru Falls is about 45 km from Ranchi off Ranchi-Purulia Road. You have to travel around 21 km from main road.Hundru Falls can also be reached, if you take diversion from Ormanjhi Chowk towards Sikidri The Hundru Falls is located on the course of Subarnrekha River. It falls from a height of 320 ft. The different formations of rock by the constantly falling of water have added to the beauty of the place.Because of constant falling water rocks are eroded in ongoing basis.At the base of the Hundru Falls, there is a pool, which serves as a picnic spot and bathing place.

Picture of Hundru Falls

Following are few Videos of Hundru Falls

Hundru Falls Video with Background music

Hundru Falls

Have you visited Hundru Falls? Please share your experience by posting it under comments.

Ranchi, Jharkhand : An Overview

noreply@blogger.com (hi.fi.vc) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:49:00 +0000

Ranchi is capital city of state Jharkhand, in India. State of Jharkhand came into existence in 2000, after being carved out of Bihar. When Ranchi was part of Bihar, it was also called as “Summer capital” of Bihar. In British days, Ranchi was indeed “Summer capital” of Bihar. During those times, the most of area was covered with forest. Because of that Ranchi was also known as a hill-station. After 2000, when it was declared capital of Jharkhand state, population has risen astronomically. A lot of government offices are constructed after being declared capital of Jharkhand.

Ranchi Jobs

In 2011, ASSCHOM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), published a report in which it was stated that Ranchi is top city among tier III cities in job creation. They did publish the report for period, Jan 2011 to March 2011.In Ranchi, the top five sectors which have created maximum job prospects include energy, construction, metals, electronics and telecom.Other cities followed by Ranchi in tier III are Mangalore,Mysore, Raipur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Patiala,Jalandhar, Meerut, Vishakhapatnam.

Ranchi Industries

Ranchi, Jharkhand is an industrial city. Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) has its own township in city area. Also MECON and SAIL have their own township in city. CMPDI (Central Mine Planning and Design Institute) the design wing of Maha-ratna Company COAL INDIA LTD is located in Kanke road, Ranchi. There many private sector companies in Ranchi like Usha Martin.

HEC Colony and Plant	MECON colony
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Ranchi Transport : How to reach Ranchi.

Train : Ranchi is well connected via train, bus and air routes. Ranchi comes under South Eastern Railways division and is most profitable station of the division.Railways connects it to some of major cities of India, like, Patna, New Delhi, Bilaspur,Chennai,Kolkata, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Vishakhapatnam, Vijaywada, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Nagpur, Gorakhpur, Raipur etc.Indian railways have 3 railway stations in Ranchi namely Ranchi Junction, Hatia station, Namkum station.
Roadways: National Highway 33 (NH 33) and NH 23 pass through Ranchi. Government as well as private sector run buses to (and from) major cities and towns of Jharkhand. lso, buses run from neighboring states cities like Patna, Gaya and Kolkata.All NH and major state roads are be being widened to 4 lanes. Inside city, mini buses,auto,rickshaw moves passenger from one point to the other. A Ring Road is under construction around the city to reduce the growing traffic
Air : Ranchi has airport Birsa Munda Airport. It has direct flights from (and to), Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Patna. The airport is under renovation and after renovation it will get International Airport status.

Albert Ekka Chowk (Previously Known as Firayalala Chowk) – Landmark of Ranchi. (Picture was taken sometime before 2000)

Ranchi, Jharkhand : Statistics

Co-ordinates 23.35°N 85.33°E
Area 175.12 square kilometers
Elevation 629 meters above see level (Average)
River Subarnarekha
Climate Humid subtropical climate (Pleasant Climate)
Temperature 42 to 20 °C during summer, and from 25 to 0 °C during winter
Rainfall Annual rainfall is about 1430 mm (56.34 inches)
Population 11,26,741 (2011 census)
Literacy 77.13% (2011 census)
Best Season September to May
Attractions 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,Birsa Jaivik Udyan (Zoo).
Excursions Hundru Falls (320 ft.) 45 kms, Johna Falls (140 ft.) 40 kms, Dassamghagh Falls (144 ft.) 34 kms, Hirni Falls 75 kms, Netarhat 156 kms.

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Raj Bhavan (Governor’s House), Ranchi is beautiful

Jonha Falls – Gautam Dhara, Water Falls around Ranchi

Hundru Falls - Water Falls around Ranchi

Ranchi, Jharkhand : An Overview

HEC Colony and Plant

MECON colony