Hill Station

Hazaribagh from Ranchi - 93 km, 2 hr by cab

A thousand gardens, a forested plateau

Distance

93 km

Drive time

2 hr

Best time to visit

Oct - Mar

From

₹1,899 one way · ₹3,499 round trip

Hazaribagh is 93 km from Ranchi, about 2 hr by cab. A thousand gardens, a forested plateau. Raahi Saarthi cab fares start at ₹1,899 one way · ₹3,499 round trip. The best time to visit is Oct - Mar.

Hazaribagh - literally 'a thousand gardens' - sits on the Chotanagpur plateau at 2,000 ft and is gentler than Netarhat in pace, climate and crowds. The town wraps around Hazaribagh Lake, with the Canary Hill viewpoint above and the Hazaribagh National Park (40 km) for sambar, leopard and nilgai sightings.

Highlights

Canary Hill - sunset viewpoint
Hazaribagh Lake - boating and gardens
Hazaribagh National Park (Wildlife Sanctuary)
Konar Dam (30 km)
Megalithic Pillars at Punkri Barwadih

Insider tips

Visit the National Park early morning
Carry a light jacket - evenings are cool
Pair with Patratu on the return drive - via Ramgarh and the Patratu Ghati it adds about 25 km