JONHA FALLS
Guridih, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
The Johna Falls also known as Gautamdhara Falls is a popular waterfall situated at 40 KM from Ranchi. This waterfall lies at the edge of Ranchi Plateau and comes amongst the hanging valley falls. The premise of this waterfall also includes a rest house, which encloses a Buddhist shrine, dedicated to Lord Gautam Buddha. There is also a nearby temple and ashram dedicated to Lord Buddha, situated on the Gautam Pahar. This temple was built by the sons of Raja Baldevdas Birla. The holy waters of river Ganga and river Raru come together to form these giant roaring falls. They are also known as the Gautamdhara Falls because of a Buddhist shrine that lies in proximity to the falls.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- If you don’t know swimming stay away from pools which are too deep.
- Dispose all empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc only in dustbins.
- Do not use detergent, in streams or springs while washing and bathing.
- Do not leave cigarettes butts or make open fires in the forests.
- Do not blare music aloud while passing through the forest areas.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Khadgarha Bus Stand |
35 KM | 918579061234 |
 Gautamdhara Railway Station |
4 KM | 139 |
 Birsa Munda Airport |
42 KM | 916516450327 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ranchi | 40 KM |
Nearest Temples
PAHARI MANDIR
Pahari Mandir was built in 15th century A.D.
JAGANNATH TEMPLE
The Jagannath Temple has been built in the Kalinga style of architecture
SUN TEMPLE
The structure of temple has been designed with elegance
ANGRABADI TEMPLE
Deity according to legend was worshipped by a Mango tree
CHHINNAMASTA TEMPLE
This temple was constructed in Tantric style of architecture
DEORI TEMPLE
Deori Temple was built in 11th century AD
Nearest Attractions
Boating RANCHI LAKE BOATING
The place is a popular Picnic and Boating spot
TrekkingTAGORE HILL TREK
Tagore wrote his famous books here
MuseumRANCHI STATE MUSEUM
The museum was built to express the cultural heritage of Jharkhand
OutdoorCHOTANAGPUR FUN CASTLE AMUSEMENT PARK
Known to be the only water theme park in the city
WildlifeBHAGWAN BIRSA AQUARIUM PARK
Ranchi Aquarium showcases more than 1,600 fish of 120 species
DamGETALSUD DAM
It has a full reservoir level of 1,954 ft.
FortBADAM FORT
The ruins of the fort stand today on the banks of the Badami River
Hill StationBANSA HILL STATION
Surrounded by lush green forest and famous for trekking
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