Hirni Waterfall

Hirni Waterfall is one of those places where the forest is almost as beautiful as the waterfall itself. As you approach Hirni on the Ranchi–Chaibasa road, the landscape gradually becomes greener and quieter. The Ramgarha River drops around 121 feet (about 37 metres) through the rocky forest landscape, breaking into smaller streams as it moves over the natural cracks and ridges of the hills. From the viewing areas, you get a lovely combination of the waterfall, dense forest and rocky surroundings. What makes Hirni special is that it still feels like a forest outing rather than a heavily commercialised tourist spot. You can spend a few hours walking around, enjoying the sound of the water, taking photographs, having a picnic and simply sitting under the shade of the surrounding forest. The Jharkhand Forest Department also lists Hirni as one of the prominent tourist attractions of the Porahat forest division.