Panchghagh Falls
पंचघाघ जलप्रपात
A low waterfall where five streams fall side by side at a gentle pace, one of the few falls near Ranchi where swimming is safe.
Panchghagh Falls lies about 55 km south of Ranchi in Khunti district, where the Banai River splits into five streams that tumble side by side. The drop is modest, and "Panch" means "five". Unlike many higher waterfalls, the pools here are shallow and the current is gentle, so in the dry season you can paddle in designated areas. It is a popular weekend picnic destination for local families. Swimming is prohibited when the water level rises during the monsoon. Entry is inexpensive, and it can be combined with Hirni Falls or other sights around Khunti.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Hirni Falls
- Dassam Falls
- Jagannath Temple, Ranchi
- Sun Temple, Bundu
- Ranchi Lake (Bada Talab)
- Pahari Mandir
- Tribal Research Institute Museum
- Tagore Hill