City

Bokaro Steel City from Ranchi - 110 km, 2 hr 30 min by cab

India's third-largest steel plant + a 200-acre zoo

Distance

110 km

Drive time

2 hr 30 min

Best time to visit

Oct - Mar

From

₹2,199 one way · ₹3,999 round trip

Bokaro Steel City is 110 km from Ranchi, about 2 hr 30 min by cab. India's third-largest steel plant + a 200-acre zoo. Raahi Saarthi cab fares start at ₹2,199 one way · ₹3,999 round trip. The best time to visit is Oct - Mar.

Built around the public-sector Bokaro Steel Plant - one of the largest in India - Bokaro Steel City is a planned town of wide boulevards, clean sectors and the spectacular Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park (Bokaro Zoo). The 200-acre zoo houses white tigers, Asiatic lions, an aquarium and a toy train. Great for families with kids.

How to reach Bokaro Steel City from Ranchi

By cab from Ranchi, the 110 km drive on NH-23/NH-32 via Ramgarh takes about 2.5 hours. Roads are 4-lane and well-maintained. Daily train and bus options exist, but a cab is fastest for a same-day return.

Highlights

Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park - largest zoo in Jharkhand
White tigers, Asiatic lions, aquarium
City Park with musical fountain
Bokaro Steel Plant exterior viewpoint
Boating on Garga Dam (15 km)

Insider tips

Allocate at least 3-4 hours for the zoo
Plant tours need prior permission from BSL
Pair with Maithon Dam for an overnight

Suggested itinerary

107:00 - Pickup from Ranchi
209:30 - Reach Bokaro; visit JN Biological Park
313:00 - Lunch at Sector 4 City Centre
414:30 - City Park & musical fountain
516:00 - Garga Dam sunset (optional)
620:30 - Back in Ranchi

Bokaro Steel City, Bokaro - India's third-largest steel plant + a 200-acre zoo

Quick facts

Distance from Ranchi: 110 km
Drive time: 2 hr 30 min
Best time to visit: Oct - Mar
Type: City
State: Jharkhand
District: Bokaro
Cab fare: ₹2,199 one way · ₹3,999 round trip

Nearby attractions

Maithon Dam (86 km)
Parasnath Hill (80 km)
Topchanchi Lake (60 km)

FAQs about Bokaro Steel City

How far is Bokaro from Ranchi by road?

110 km via NH-23/NH-32, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes by cab. The route is via Ramgarh and is mostly 4-lane highway.

What is the entry fee for Bokaro Zoo?

Around ₹30 for adults and ₹10 for children at Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park. Cameras and toy-train tickets are charged separately.

Can I visit the Bokaro Steel Plant?

Plant interiors require prior written permission from SAIL. Most visitors enjoy the exterior gates and the surrounding sectors, which were designed by Soviet engineers in the 1960s.