Top Attractions
23.3823285.320421 Aqua World (Machhli Ghar). An aquarium, game parlor and food court are worth seeing and good values. 
23.3170185.281732 Jaganath Temple. 
JSCA cricket stadium. Located in HEC area, world class stadium with modern facilities. 
Nakshtra Van. 
23.3752985.310953 Pahari Mandir. Located on a small hill, off Ratu Road which is about 2 km from Main Road. It gives an excellent 360-degree view of the city. A must visit. 
23.4012285.337834 Tagore Hill, Morabadi (bout 5 km from the heart of the city). Tagore Hill is about 90 m (300 ft) above its base. The elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath Tagore purchased the hillok Morabadi and built up an ashram after the suicide of his wife Kadambari Devi. 
23.35561885.3351165 Yogoda Satsanga Society of India- Ashram (Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Math), Paramahansa Yogananda Path - 834001 (Less than a km from Ranchi station), ☏ +91 651 2460071. 9AM - 5 PM. Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of Autobiography of a Yogi, began his life's work here. The natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere offer refreshment to mind and spirit. No.  (updated May 2020)
23.40785.346 Ranchi Science Centre, Tagore Hill Road, Near, Temple Rd, Chiraundi, Morabadi. The first science museum established in the state of Jharkhand. It houses several exhibits on astronomy, evolution and topics connected to the area such as coal mining.   (updated Jan 2021)
23.38353685.3854567 State Museum Hotwar, Hotwar Khelgaon Mega Sports Complex. An arts and cultural heritage museum showcasing Jharkhand's rich history.   (updated Jan 2021)
23.394385.33328 Tribal Research Institute and Museum, Tagore Hill Rd, Tetartoli, Morabadi, ☏ +91 651 255 1824. The museum is dedicated to the 32 tribal groups of Jharkhand and providing a platform to learn about many of the lesser known tribal cultures in the state.   (updated Jan 2021)
Lakes and dams
23.3683685.318159 Ranchi Lake. Excavated in 1842, it is centrally situated. The lake has boating facilities. 
23.4583885.5277510 Rukka Dam (Getalsud Dam) (8 km from booty more). A big dam on the outskirts of the city.It offers an excellent ambiance for picnic and recreation. 
23.2796385.2588911 Dhurva Dam. A reservoir on the outskirts of the city. An excellent place to enjoy a scenic sunset view. 
23.3998885.3045712 Kanke Dam. 
Parks and gardens
23.4038585.3129813 Rock Garden. A beautiful place to hang out with friends, families, relatives and loved ones. Entry ticket ₹10 per adult. Vehicle parking facilities available. 
23.1861485.2832414 Bhagwan Birsa Jaiwik Udyaan (Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park), Main Road, NH33, Ormanjhi, ☏ +91 94705 90734. This is an excellent biological park to visit.   
Deer Park (16 km on Ranchi-Khunti Road). 
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