Pahari Mandir, Ranchiपहाड़ी मंदिर, रांची
A hilltop Shiva temple in Ranchi with a view of the whole city.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRanchi, Jharkhand
Ranchi and Hazaribagh plateau
Ranchi and Hazaribagh plateau
Best time to visit1 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height2140 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyRanchi, Ranchi
EntryFree
About Pahari Mandir, Ranchi
A Shiva temple on top of Ranchi Hill, right in the city, reached by a long flight of steps. The view from the top covers the whole of Ranchi, and the national flag is hoisted here on Independence Day and Republic Day. Shravan brings long queues of devotees. Go early or at sunset, and leave your footwear at the base.
What to see and do
- Shiva temple on a city hill
- View over all of Ranchi
- Flag hoisting on national days
- Shravan crowd
- Best at sunrise or sunset
Part of Chota Nagpur Plateau.
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