Bad Cafe Chefs: The Small Town Girl (Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jharkhand)

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It's already been 1 year of blogging and you'll know me a lot by now. A little briefing for all those who are new to my not so secret diary. I am born and brought up in heart of west bengal, kolkata, the ancient metropolitan city of India. Although this is not my first visit, I am totally naive about everything here. Do let me know if you find any glitches, your suggestions and comments would be highly appreciated :)
This series of articles is all about my little journey in Jharkhand.

I reached Ranchi on 21st of April 2017, and my first stop was the Hundru falls located at a distance of 60kms from Ranchi station. It is located at height of 98 meters, making it the 34th highest waterfall in India. It’s water source is Subarnarekha River, which flows through Subarna Rekha Hydal Project which is also a Tourists attraction. The speed of this gushing water in these dams was left to our imaginations. Also, this place offers a picturesque sunset and sunrise view.

Public and Private transport are available in plenty to reach these places. Private transports are comparatively better because the wind is really very warm and dehydrating but scenic view on both sides of the road just can't be compromised. It was an amazing 1 hour long drive through the woods and I was continuously reminded about one of my favourite poems by Robert frost:

“..the woods are lovely, dark and deep;

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.”

We crossed a few small, deserted villages and life here, in these tiny huts, away from the market place looks challenging. These people are denied even the basic amenities and still they looked so satisfied and content, much contrary to my city beliefs!

The place has got some amazing waterfalls like the Hirni falls, sita falls, jonha falls, dassam falls, lower ghaghri falls, lodh falls, sadni falls and many more. But since we went during summers most of these falls were either dry or had very less water except Hudru falls which undoubtedly was the highest among all.

The spectacular scene of water falling from such a great height has been described as a sight to behold. The different formations of rock due to the erosion by the constantly falling of water have added to the beauty of the place.

During rainy season it takes a formidable form but in the dry season it turns into an exciting picnic spot. (pros of going during the summers, J) At the base of the Hundru Falls, there is a pool, which serves as a bathing place, and we had endless amount of fun here. Lows and highs of the rocks, splashing of water, searching for little fishes and much more will bring out the best in you, the child in you!!