Is October a good time to visit Ranchi?

Ranchi scores 4/5 in October. Good — waterfalls + dry weather. Waterfalls flowing, 22-32°C, dry access, Durga Puja

Is Ranchi safe for kids in October?

Yes, Ranchi is rated 4/5 for families.

October · Jharkhand

Ranchi

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Ranchi in October

Jharkhand, India

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October Ranchi hits the sweet spot. Waterfalls still carry post-monsoon volume, access paths are dry and safe, and the city pulses with Durga Puja energy. The waterfall circuit becomes a genuine pleasure drive again.

The October story

The waterfalls are flowing and the roads are dry. Perfect combination.

Why October scores 4/5

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Weather

Good — waterfalls + dry weather

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Roads & Access

self drive: Sedan fine for all waterfalls. Good roads mostly.. road condition: City roads good. Waterfall approach roads fair — 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

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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

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Network

VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage in city. Weakens near waterfall sites but usable.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Three waterfalls in one day — kids love water, Rock Garden and Tagore Hill are family-friendly, State capital with full amenities, Plateau weather is comfortable

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Elevation

651m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓nature-lovers
✓families
✓couples
✓culture-seekers

Who should think twice

✗none

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	5/5	Peak — waterfalls flowing, plateau air cool
February	5/5	Excellent — comfortable plateau weather
March	4/5	Good — warming but plateau helps
April	2/5	Hot — waterfalls thin, heat building
May	1/5	Hot — waterfalls dry, plateau advantage gone
June	2/5	Monsoon beginning — waterfalls recharging
July	2/5	Monsoon — waterfalls massive but access risky
August	2/5	Peak monsoon — waterfalls at maximum
September	3/5	Late monsoon — waterfalls powerful, access improving
Octoberviewing	4/5	Good — waterfalls + dry weather
November	5/5	Peak — plateau weather perfect, waterfalls flowing
December	5/5	Peak — 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 — 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