Ranchi hill is situated about 2 km from Albert Ekka Chowk on the Ratu Road in Ranchi at an altitude of 2,140 ft above sea level. The main attraction of the hill is the Shiva Temple or the Pahari Mandir at its top. Large number of people visit this place during the month of Shravan to attend the Shravan Mela as same as that of Baidynath Dham at Deoghar, and also during Mahashivaratri. The place is not only a pilgrim center but also has developed into a popular health and holiday resort . One can have fantastic views of the city from the top of the hill. The greenery around especially during rainy season, and the Ranchi lake at the base makes it an attractive place. Before visiting the temple most of the pilgrims take a dip in the waters of the Ranchi Lake.