Gonda Hill & Rock Garden, Ranchi, Jharkhand India

Ranchi and its surroundings are dotted with green hills and white waterfalls, making the capital of Jharkhand one of the major tourist destinations in India. Nature has painted the lands of Jharkhand with beauty. There are numerous hills in and around Ranchi including Tagore Hill, Ranchi Hill and Gonda Hill and Rock Garden. Gonda Hill and Rock Garden is located around four km from the city center of Ranchi, on the Kanke road. It is one of the best places to enjoy holidays. The CMPDI headquarters are located in front of the hill. There is a huge lake at the bottom of the hill known as Kanke Dam, which is a worthwhile retreat. The Kanke Dam manages to spread some enjoyable and peaceful sentiments among the tourists.Tourists from all over the globe come to visit the Gonda Hill and Rock Garden of Ranchi.

The garden is constructed in a similar style to that of the famous Rock garden of Jaipur. There are some statues made of granite in the garden and a swing made of iron bar, which has only two poles. The Gonda Hill and Rock Garden are the most visited spots in the city.

The Rock garden has been designed out of the rock of the Gonda Hill. There are numerous sculptors and waterfalls in the garden that increase the beauty of the garden. A visit to the Gonda Hill and Rock Garden offers you views of the unending horizon and the vast feel of the nature.

People use Gonda Hill and Rock Garden as a picnic spot. People come here in massive groups to enjoy some time together. The Gonda Hill houses a water reservoir at its top. At the foot of the Gonda Hill, Kanke village is situated, which houses one of the largest mental asylums in the country. The British designed Kanke Mental Asylum near Gonda Hill, thinking that the cooler environment would be helpful to psychological health. The closeness of the Rock Garden enhances the beauty of the place.

Tourists can hire autorickshwas and taxis from the Albert Akka Chowk of Ranchi to reach to the Gonda Hill and Rock Garden. Enjoy your Ranchi tours by paying a visit to the Gonda Hill and Rock Garden. Explore the glory of the nature by visiting these charming places.