Getalsud Dam

HIDDEN GEMS · DAM · LAKE · ISLAND · VIEWPOINT · RIVER SIDE · Ranchi

Getalsud Dam

A quiet escape where water meets the forest

4.5

Beauty

4.5

Photo

4.0

Safety

3.0

Crowd

The Story

Getalsud Dam is one of those places where you can slow down and simply enjoy being around nature. Built across the Subarnarekha River, the large reservoir is surrounded by green Sal forests and open landscapes, giving it a calm and refreshing feel. It is a popular picnic spot for people from Ranchi and Ramgarh, especially for those looking for a peaceful day away from the city. Come with friends or family, sit by the water, enjoy the greenery, take photographs and watch the changing colours of the sky as the sun sets. The drive through the surrounding countryside and forested stretches makes the visit even more enjoyable.

Destination DNA

How this place scores across KHOJ's 10 travel dimensions.

Spiritual
Heritage
Nature
Water
Adventure
Tribal
Photo
Family
Road Trip
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Visitor Info

Entry

Free

Best Time

late afternoon is ideal for enjoying the surroundings and sunset

Duration

2-3 Hours

Distance

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How To Reach

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Distance · km

From you

  • Nearest city

    Ranchi, approximately 31 km

  • Nearest railway

    Gangaghat Railway Station, approximately 15–20 km

  • Nearest airport

    Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, approximately 30–35 km

  • By road

    Getalsud Dam is accessible by road from Ranchi through the Ormanjhi/Angara side. The approach takes you through rural and forested surroundings before reaching the reservoir.

Nearby in Ranchi

Hostels, hotels, food, guides and SOS around this destination

Nearby hostels

District · Ranchi

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Getalsud Backpackers Hostel
Ranchi1.7 km

Getalsud Backpackers Hostel

₹699/night

Ormanjhi Trail Hostel
Ranchi4.1 km

Ormanjhi Trail Hostel

₹799/night

Nearby hotels

District stays near this destination

Getalsud Lake View Stay
Premium
★★★1.2 km

Getalsud Lake View Stay

Rooms overlooking the reservoir

₹3,500/night

4.4
Green Valley Stay Ranchi
★★25 km

Green Valley Stay Ranchi

Quiet rooms near Ring Road

₹2,800/night

3.9
Ranchi Central Inn
Premium
★★★29 km

Ranchi Central Inn

City stay for waterfall & island day trips

₹3,200/night

4
Test Hotel
★★★29 km

Test Hotel

Test Hotel

₹2,000/night

4

Nearby restaurants

Food near this destination

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Island View Cafe

Island View Cafe

1.3 km

Cafe · Veg

4.3₹550 for two
Dam Side Dhaba Getalsud

Dam Side Dhaba Getalsud

1.5 km

Multi-cuisine

4.2₹700 for two
Tribal Kitchen Ranchi

Tribal Kitchen Ranchi

27 km

Jharkhandi

4.5₹800 for two

Nearby guides

Local guides for Ranchi

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Local guides

★ 4.5 · 0 yrs

Ranchi

₹500/dayBook

guide raj

★ 4.5 · 0 yrs

Ranchi, Chatra

₹1,000/dayBook

SOS near this place

Hospital, police and ambulance near this destination

Full SOS
  • Ormanjhi PHC / Getalsud clinic

    Ormanjhi–Getalsud road, Ranchi

    2.9 km away

  • New Life Hospital Ormanjhi

    Anandi , Ormanjhi , Jharkhand 835219 , India

    7.1 km away

  • MEDANTA HOSPITAL - IRBA RANCHI

    PS- Ormanjhi , PO , NH-33, Irba, Ranchi, 835217, Jharkhand , India

    11.3 km away

  • MEDANTA (Abdur Razzaque Ansari Memorial Weaver's ) Hospital

    Irba , Omanjhi , NH:33, Ranchi , 835217, Jharkhand , India

    12.2 km away

  • VIKAS HOSPITAL

    Neuri , Opposite Vikas Vidyalay , Ranchi , 835217, Jharkhand , India

    13.0 km away