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Ranchi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ranchi

With a population of 846,454, Ranchi is the largest city in Jharkhand, India by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ranchi to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ranchi

Ranchi in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2761
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ranchi in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2761
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Ranchi

Plane

When flying to Ranchi, you’ll arrive at Ranchi (IXR), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ranchi departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Ranchi, you’ll arrive at Ranchi (IXR), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ranchi departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 20m.

Airports near Ranchi

IXRRanchi
GAYGaya

Airlines serving Ranchi

Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (89 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
Bhutan Airlines
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Where to stay in Ranchi

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,887 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,725 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ranchi

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Radisson Blu Hotel Ranchi
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,835+
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Hiring a car in Ranchi

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Ranchi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Ranchi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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