# District Car — Jharkhand Tourism & Outstation Cab Directory (2026)

Official Mobility & Sightseeing Partner for Jharkhand, India.  
**Download the Customer Mobile App**: [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.districtcarcustomerd.app)  
**Partner Driver App**: [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drivercardistrict.app)  
**Helpline**: [+91 87896 01387](tel:+918789601387) | **WhatsApp**: [+91 87896 01387](https://wa.me/918789601387)

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## 1. Quick Price Matrix & Destination Summary (Ex-Ranchi)

| Destination | Category | Distance from Ranchi | Typical Travel Time | Mini Fare (RT) | Sedan AC Fare (RT) | SUV Fare (RT) | Sightseeing Waiting Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Patratu Valley & Dam** | Scenic Ghat & Boating | 40 km | 1h 00m | ₹899 | ₹1,199 | ₹1,599 | 3.0 Hours |
| **Hundru Falls** | 98m Waterfall Drop | 44 km | 1h 15m | ₹1,199 | ₹1,499 | ₹1,999 | 3.5 Hours |
| **Jonha Falls (Gautamdhara)** | Waterfall & Buddha Shrine | 42 km | 1h 10m | ₹1,249 | ₹1,549 | ₹2,099 | 3.5 Hours |
| **Dassam Falls** | 44m Kanchi River Cascade | 40 km | 1h 05m | ₹1,299 | ₹1,599 | ₹2,199 | 3.5 Hours |
| **Panchghagh Falls (Khunti)** | 5 Gentle Family Streams | 52 km | 1h 20m | ₹1,399 | ₹1,749 | ₹2,299 | 3.5 Hours |
| **Rajrappa Temple** | Shaktipeeth Confluence | 70 km | 1h 45m | ₹1,499 | ₹1,899 | ₹2,499 | 4.0 Hours |
| **Tri-Waterfall Combo** | Hundru + Jonha + Dassam | 135 km circuit | 8h 00m full tour | ₹2,499 | ₹2,999 | ₹3,899 | Full Day (8 Hours) |
| **Netarhat Hill Station** | Queen of Chotanagpur (3,700ft)| 156 km | 4h 00m | ₹2,799 | ₹3,299 | ₹4,299 | Full Day / 2-Day Package |
| **Shikharji Parasnath** | Jain Teerth Summit (1,365m) | 160 km | 3h 45m | ₹2,999 | ₹3,499 | ₹4,499 | Full Day / 2-Day Yatra |
| **Betla National Park** | Wildlife Safari & Chero Forts | 170 km | 4h 00m | ₹3,499 | ₹3,999 | ₹4,999 | Full Day / 2-Day Safari |
| **Lodh Falls (Budha Ghagh)** | Highest Waterfall in JH (143m)| 215 km | 5h 00m | ₹3,499 | ₹3,999 | ₹4,999 | Full Day Outstation |
| **Baidyanath Dham Deoghar** | Sacred Jyotirlinga & VIP Darshan| 250 km | 5h 30m | ₹3,999 (OW) | ₹4,499 (OW) | ₹5,999 (OW) | Multi-day Available |

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## 2. In-Depth Destination Profiles

### 1. Patratu Valley & Dam
- **District**: Ramgarh (40 km from Ranchi).
- **Highlights**: Serpentine 36-turn hairpin ghat pass; JTDC Lake Resort; speed boating, jet skiing; floating restaurant; illuminated dam promenade.
- **Route**: Ranchi → Kanke → Pithoria → Patratu Valley.
- **Best Season**: Year-round (Late afternoons & winter sunsets are magical).
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/patratu-valley.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/patratu-valley.html)

### 2. Hundru Falls (हुंडरू जलप्रपात)
- **District**: Ranchi (44 km East).
- **River**: Subarnarekha River.
- **Drop Height**: 98 meters (322 feet) — 34th highest in India.
- **Trek Details**: Approx. 350 concrete steps with handrails and shaded resting platforms.
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/hundru-falls.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/hundru-falls.html)

### 3. Dassam Falls (दशम जलप्रपात)
- **District**: Ranchi / Bundu border (40 km South on NH33 Jamshedpur Highway).
- **River**: Kanchi River.
- **Drop Height**: 44 meters (144 feet).
- **Highlights**: Glass viewing platforms, cantilevered viewpoints, roaring ten-channel drop.
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/dassam-falls.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/dassam-falls.html)

### 4. Netarhat (नेतरहाट) — Queen of Chotanagpur
- **District**: Latehar (156 km West of Ranchi).
- **Elevation**: 1,128 meters (3,700 feet).
- **Highlights**: Magnolia Sunset Point, Koel River Sunrise Point, Upper & Lower Ghaghri Falls, Pine Groves, British heritage bungalows.
- **Recommended Stay**: 2 Days / 1 Night.
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/netarhat.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/netarhat.html)

### 5. Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar (बैद्यनाथ धाम देवघर)
- **District**: Deoghar (250 km Northeast of Ranchi).
- **Significance**: One of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas and 51 Shaktipeeths; Shravani Mela Kanwar Yatra.
- **Additional Attractions**: Naulakha Temple, Basukinath Temple (42 km detour), Trikut Pahar, Tapovan.
- **VIP Darshan**: Sheeghra Darshanam pass available at ₹500/person.
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/baidyanath-dham-deoghar.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/baidyanath-dham-deoghar.html)

### 6. Betla National Park (बेतला राष्ट्रीय उद्यान)
- **District**: Latehar / Palamu (170 km West of Ranchi).
- **Highlights**: Project Tiger sanctuary, wild elephant herds, gaur (Indian bison), chital deer; 16th-century Palamu Forts of the Chero Kings.
- **Safari**: Morning (06:00 AM – 10:00 AM) & Afternoon (02:00 PM – 05:00 PM) open-top Gypsy safaris.
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/betla-national-park.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/betla-national-park.html)

### 7. Lodh Falls / Budha Ghagh (लोध जलप्रपात)
- **District**: Mahuadanr, Latehar (215 km from Ranchi).
- **Drop Height**: 143 meters (469 feet) — **The Highest Waterfall in Jharkhand**.
- **River**: Burha River.
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/lodh-falls.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/lodh-falls.html)

### 8. Shri Sammed Shikharji / Parasnath (शिखरजी पारसनाथ)
- **District**: Giridih (160 km from Ranchi).
- **Summit Elevation**: 1,365 meters (4,478 feet) — **The Highest Peak in Jharkhand**.
- **Religious Sanctity**: Nirvana place of 20 Jain Tirthankaras.
- **Base Town**: Madhuban (with 50+ modern dharmshalas and bhojanalayas).
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/shikharji-parasnath.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/shikharji-parasnath.html)

### 9. Rajrappa Maa Chhinnamastika Temple (रजरप्पा मंदिर)
- **District**: Ramgarh (70 km from Ranchi).
- **Geography**: Confluence of the energetic Bhairavi (Bhera) River and the majestic Damodar River.
- **Pilgrimage**: Ancient Tantric Shaktipeeth, river bathing ghats, boat rides along the rock canyon.
- **Web Guide**: [districtcar.in/tours/rajrappa-temple.html](https://districtcar.in/tours/rajrappa-temple.html)

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## 3. How to Book on District Car
1. Open the [District Car Customer App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.districtcarcustomerd.app).
2. Choose **Tours & Outstation** from the top booking categories.
3. Select your pickup location in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, or Dhanbad.
4. Select your destination or choose a multi-stop combo (e.g. Tri-Waterfall, Netarhat 2-Day).
5. Choose vehicle: **Economy Mini**, **Prime Sedan**, or **Heavy-Duty SUV**.
6. Instant driver allocation with driver phone number, live vehicle GPS tracking, and transparent upfront fare.
