FabHotel Amaltash Club, FabExpress New Raj Residency and FabExpress Star Inn are some of the best budget hotels near Ranchi Junction; all located less than a 15-minute drive away.

When in Ranchi, you must not forget to include Kanke Dam, Rock Garden, Tagore Hill, Ranchi Lake and Birsa Biological Park in your itinerary. Other tourist attractions in Ranchi that are worth visiting are Deer Park, Jagannath Temple, Pahari Mandir, Nakshatra Van and Ranchi Science Centre.

Like most cities in North India, Ranchi has an efficient public transport comprising auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. You can also find shared autos operating along fixed routes and charging ?5-?10 depending on the route. For maximum comfort however, you can choose to hire a car.

Yes, in fact, Ranchi is surrounded by some of the most beautiful waterfalls that make a perfect site for picnics. These include Hundru Falls, Jonha Falls, Dassam Falls, Hirni Falls and Rajrappa Falls.

Jharkhand has some really interesting options for foodies including litti chokha, pittha, chilka roti, rugra, malpua, thekua, dhuska, aloo chokha, til barfi, and locally produced rice beer – handia.

FabExpress Star Lotus on Pandara Road is a good option among hotels near Pahari Mandir.