If your daily routine has started to feel dull and you are craving a quiet getaway, there is a spot just 30 kilometres from Ranchi that is fast becoming a favourite. It is called Gunga Nala. A clear stream of water flows right through the middle, with thick jungle spread along both banks. One look is enough to remind many visitors of Pahalgam in Kashmir.
Getting There Is a Small Adventure in Itself
To reach this place, you first have to cross a small hill. The path is very narrow and you need to climb down the slope. The moment you reach the bottom, the view in front of you is stunning. The flowing stream, the jungle on either side and the open, level ground in the middle come together to create an atmosphere all its own.
The Simple Joy of a Stove, Maggi and Tea
People are arriving here in large numbers to enjoy a picnic. Many carry a small stove with them, sit right in the middle of the river, cook Maggi and tea, and soak in the beautiful surroundings. The air is cool and clean, and the silence runs so deep that you cannot even hear the flutter of a bird's wings.
That is exactly why visitors leave with their mood completely refreshed. Some even sit here and meditate. You will also find people from the nearby villages around the spot, ready to help those who come.
Nothing to Fear, but Keep One Thing in Mind
Villagers come here to graze their cows, so there is nothing to be afraid of at this place. But one thing is very important to remember, you should leave before 5:00 in the evening. The reason is simple, you have to cross the hilly path on the way back, and there is no arrangement for lighting here at all.
The Road Through Supa Village Feels Like a Film Set
This spot is only 30 kilometres from Ranchi, so you can easily get here by bike, scooty or a four-wheeler. To reach it, you pass through Supa village, and the scenery inside this village is so beautiful that it feels as though you have stepped onto a Bollywood film set. Once you arrive, many people are left asking themselves one question, with a view this lovely right here in Ranchi, why had they never seen it before.
