For a laid-back summer break, the Sharmas of Patna went to Ranchi and then Netarhat, to escape the hot climate of the plains. The capital of Jharkhand is a picturesque town which you can make your base for exploring the Chhotanagpur Plateau area. It is in the foothills and has a cool and pleasant climate.
RanchiMuseum ? this has a good collection of tribal artifacts and costumes.
JagannathTemple ? this 17th century temple is on top a small hill and is famous in the area.
HundruFalls ? this spectacular waterfalls is formed by the River Subarnarekha plunging down a cliff face. It is a beautiful picnic spot and is 45km drive from Ranchi. Other famous waterfalls in the area are HirniFalls, JonhaFalls and DassamFalls. McCluskiegunj - this quaint Anglo-Indian town 40km from Ranchi is steeped in Raj nostalgia.
The only hill-station of the state, this pretty town is situated on the Chhotanagpur Hills and is surrounded by virgin forest. It is off the Ranchi-Hazaribagh Highway and is a popular local getaway in the hot summers. You can go for invigorating walks, picnic at the BurhagaFalls, and catch beautiful sunsets at Magnolia Point. There are many old colonial bungalows and some boarding schools here.
