Avoid
Ranchi in May
Jharkhand, India
May Ranchi loses every card. Hundru, Jonha, Dassam โ all three falls thin to disappointing trickles. The plateau heats past comfort, and the waterfall circuit that defines the city becomes a drive to nowhere.
The May story
The waterfalls will return. Your time won't.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Hot โ waterfalls dry, plateau advantage gone
Roads & Access
self drive: Sedan fine for all waterfalls. Good roads mostly.. road condition: City roads good. Waterfall approach roads fair โ Hundru road has some rough patches.. public transport: Flights from all metros. Major railway junction. App cabs (Ola/Uber). City buses.. from nearest city: Delhi 1500km (flight 2.5hrs). Kolkata 400km (flight 1hr). Patna 320km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: State disaster response. helpline: Jharkhand Tourism: 0651-2401693. ambulance: 108 (reliable). police station: Multiple across city. nearest hospital: RIMS Ranchi, Medica Superspecialty, multiple private hospitals
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage in city. Weakens near waterfall sites but usable.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) โ Three waterfalls in one day โ kids love water, Rock Garden and Tagore Hill are family-friendly, State capital with full amenities, Plateau weather is comfortable
Elevation
651m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โFirst-time travelers
- โSenior citizens
- โnone
Who should think twice
- โnature-lovers
- โtourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak โ waterfalls flowing, plateau air cool |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent โ comfortable plateau weather |
| March | 4/5 | Good โ warming but plateau helps |
| April | 2/5 | Hot โ waterfalls thin, heat building |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Hot โ waterfalls dry, plateau advantage gone |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon beginning โ waterfalls recharging |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon โ waterfalls massive but access risky |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon โ waterfalls at maximum |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon โ waterfalls powerful, access improving |
| October | 4/5 | Good โ waterfalls + dry weather |
| November | 5/5 | Peak โ plateau weather perfect, waterfalls flowing |
| December | 5/5 | Peak โ cool plateau air, waterfalls in winter light |
Practical Details
How to reach
Delhi 1500km (flight 2.5hrs). Kolkata 400km (flight 1hr). Patna 320km.. Roads: City roads good. Waterfall approach roads fair โ Hundru road has some rough patches.. Self-drive: Sedan fine for all waterfalls. Good roads mostly.. Public transport: Flights from all metros. Major railway junction. App cabs (Ola/Uber). City buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
651m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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