Waterfall

Jonha Falls (Gautamdhara) from Ranchi - 40 km, 1 hr 20 min by cab

A sacred 150-foot drop

Distance

40 km

Drive time

1 hr 20 min

Best time to visit

Aug - Jan

From

₹1,799 round trip

Jonha Falls (Gautamdhara) is 40 km from Ranchi, about 1 hr 20 min by cab. A sacred 150-foot drop. Raahi Saarthi cab fares start at ₹1,799 round trip. The best time to visit is Aug - Jan.

Also called Gautamdhara - named after a small Buddhist shrine at the top - Jonha Falls is where the Raru river plunges 150 feet (45 m) into a forested gorge. Expect a descent of roughly 720 steps (722 by ETV Bharat's 2025 count) and the thunderous sound of water echoing off rock walls. Hundru Falls and Sita Falls are both close by; Dassam Falls is not.

Highlights

150 ft (45 m) plunge waterfall on the Raru river
Buddhist shrine and viewpoint at the top
Roughly 720 steps cut down to the base
Cool mist at the base even in March

Insider tips

Allow 2 hours total including the climb back
Combine with Hundru Falls (24 km) and Sita Falls (7.5 km) - Dassam is 53-64 km away on the Ranchi-Tata road
Carry a raincoat in monsoon - spray is intense
Stay out of the water; the district's 23 September 2026 safety advisory covers Jonha along with Hundru, Dassam and Sita