With a population of 846,454, Ranchi is the largest city in Jharkhand, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ranchi to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ranchi in May, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 338 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Ranchi, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.
When flying to Ranchi, you’ll arrive at Ranchi (IXR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Ranchi include IndiGo, Vistara and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Ranchi departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 40m.
Average rates range from around ₹ 1,308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,247 and up for a 5-star experience.