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Jagannathpur Temple :
Jagannathpur is a hillock on which the Jagannath Temple is situated, built in 1691. It is 10 kilometres from Ranchi. The temple was built on the model of the Jagannath Temple of Puri.
The Tribal Research Institute and Museum houses a rare collection of carvings, stone sculptures, terracottas, arms and ethnological objects.
Tagore Hill is another must-see when in Ranchi.
Ravindra Nath Tagore wrote several scripts and books on the Tagore Hill, therefore the hill is so named.
The Baidyanathdham is a well known place for Hindu pilgrimage. It houses the temple of Lord Shiva where innumerable pilgrims come in the Hindu month of Shravan to pay homage.
The Hundru Falls is a good picnic spot for tourists and is located 45 kilometres away from Ranchi.
River Swarnarekha falling from a height of 320 ft makes it a must see place and worth a visit. The base of the fall has a beautiful pool for bathing.
Johna Falls are located near the Purulia highway, 40 kilometres from Ranchi. It is also known as Gautam Dhara and is an ideal picnic spot, a must-visit for all travellers to Ranchi.
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