Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand, feels like a secret Himalayan preview—cool air, forested hills and waterfalls, wrapped in understated luxury. Base yourself at an upscale resort near Morabadi or Hinoo, where infinity pools mirror dusky skies and butlers arrange bespoke city tours and sunset drives. Begin with Rock Garden and Kanke Dam, arriving early for mist over the water, then drifting past sculpted rock terraces to a private lakeside picnic laid out by your hotel—linen, silverware and local delicacies like dhuska and mutton curry. Glide to Tagore Hill for golden hour. A curated guide retells Rabindranath Tagore’s connection with the site as you climb gently to a panorama of Ranchi framed in pastel light. Have your photographer capture slow-shutter cityscapes while you sip artisanal coffee carried up in thermos flasks. Dedicate a day to the waterfalls that have made Ranchi’s travel and attractions quietly legendary. Dassam Falls roars through dense green; your chauffeur arranges cold towels and fresh fruit in a shaded gazebo, far from the crowds. At Hundru Falls, descend stone steps with a naturalist who explains the plateau’s ancient rock formations before a riverside high tea served on embroidered runners. Back in town, drop into the Tribal Museum for rare artefacts, then shop curated dokra metalwork and vibrant textiles in air-conditioned boutiques. Evenings belong to rooftop lounges along Main Road, where mixologists shake mahua-infused cocktails as live folk fusion scores the city’s flickering lights, closing your Ranchi escape in soft, indulgent style.