Patratu Dam & Lake Resort
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A large reservoir at the foot of the Patratu Valley, where the lakeside resort offers speedboats, pedal boats and cruises, with mountain shadows reflected on the water.
Patratu Dam, also known as Nakari Dam, sits at the bottom of a valley ringed by hills, with a wide expanse of water. The state tourism department has developed the Patratu Lake Resort on the shore, with speedboats, pedal boats, cruise boats, lakeside walkways and restaurants, and it is lively at weekends. Visitors usually come down to the lake after driving the winding valley road, to watch the sunset and go boating. The resort charges an entry fee, and each boat ride costs extra. It is about 40 km from Ranchi.
Opening hours
Resort approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Patratu Valley
- Kanke Dam
- Rock Garden, Ranchi
- Tagore Hill
- Tribal Research Institute Museum
- Pahari Mandir
- Ranchi Lake (Bada Talab)
- Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park