Jonha Falls (Gautamdhara) near Ranchi — 141-foot sacred waterfall with a 400-year-old Buddhist temple at its base. Accessible via 722 stone steps. 40 km from Ranchi.
Attractions
141-Foot Cascade: Powerful waterfall plunging into deep gorge — most dramatic October to December
400-Year-Old Buddhist Temple: Ancient Kalinga-style temple at falls base — one of Jharkhand's oldest Buddhist heritage sites
722-Step Forest Descent: Stone staircase through dense forest leading to the temple and base pool