Ranchi Lake is located at the heart of Ranchi, at the base of the huge Ranchi hill. It is adjacent to Ranchi Telephone Exchange and a few minutes walk from the GPO. Excavated in 1842 by Colonel Onsely, a British agent, this beautiful lake offers boating facilities to the visitors. Large number of people visit this lake. One can enjoy the beauty of the hill and the Shiva temple at the hilltop from the banks of the lake.