Port Blair to Ranchi Distance

Encompassed by lush green forests and palm fringed beaches, Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India. This city serves as a gateway to many islands. Serene beaches, swaying palm trees, fascinating history, flavorsome seafood, picturesque views, turquoise blue water, rich marine life and beautiful sunsets, altogether make Port Blair an ultimate holiday destination. Be it family, friends, honeymoon couples or adventure seekers, Port Blair turns out to be an ideal holiday destination for all.
 
Best Time to Visit
Due to its tropical climate, Port Blair is an all-weather destination. However, the months from October to May are considered to be perfect for sightseeing and water sports. Get best offers at Port Blair hotels from Goibibo. 
 
Places to Visit
Port Blair houses many tourist places that are worth visiting. If you are a history buff then Cellular Jail, Samudrika Museum, Forest Museum and Anthropological Museum are some good options to visit. To experience the beautiful sunset, you must visit Corbyn's Cove Beach. To get the best snorkeling experience, visit Jolly Buoy Island, which is famous for amazing coral reefs. Gandhi Park, Mini Zoo, Mount Harriet, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Ross Island, Radhanagar Beach and Chidiya Tapu are other notable attractions. For a delightful shopping experience, you can visit local shops of famous Aberdeen Bazaar and government emporium named Samudrika to buy jewellery, wooden carvings, handicrafts, pearl and shell artefacts and palm mats as souvenirs for your family and friends.
 
Food and Restaurants
Port Blair serves a wide range of flavorsome food to its tourists. This city is a haven for seafood lovers.  New Lighthouse is a perfect place for those who want to satiate their seafood cravings while Ananda Restaurant, Kattabomman Hotel and Annapurna Cafeteria are some good options for vegetarians.
 
Transportation
Port Blair is well linked to the rest of the country by air and water. The Veer Savarkar Airport (IXZ), which is around 2 kms from the city connects Port Blair to major cities like Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi. Air India, SpiceJet, GoAir and Indigo are some of the major airlines that fly to and from Port Blair.  Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. You can visit Port Blair by waterways as well for an adventurous trip.  There are ferries or passenger ships that connects Port Blair with Kolkata, Chennai and Visakhapatnam. The journey can take around 3-4 days depending on the weather conditions. For getting around, local buses, cabs and auto-rickshaws are available in Port Blair. If you want to travel to nearby islands, then ferries are the only option.

Ranchi is the capital city of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a well-developed city and famous for its rich mineral reserves. The city has beautiful hills and waterfalls that make the locals and people of nearby states visit frequently. Ranchi has a good vegetation expanse and many indigenous animals in the forests that surround the city. If you are looking for hotels in Ranchi for comfortable accommodation then pay a visit on Goibibo website or app. Goibibo has a curated list of Ranchi hotels for all kinds of travellers that range from luxury stays to budget accommodations. The connectivity of the city of Ranchi to other smaller and major cities is very well-developed.

Ranchi Junction Railway Station serves the city as the main railway station. Hotels in Ranchi near railway station are Maple Wood, Hotel The Elements, Hotel AVN Plaza, Hotel Blues Shivalik, Hotel Basera, Hotel Arya and Hotel Genista Inn. 

If you are transiting via air then you will deboard at Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi. Some of the hotels in Ranchi near airport are Royal Ranchi, Hotel The Raso, Hotel Green acres, Hotel The Park Retreat, and Hotel Shivani International.

Goibibo has a curated list of hotels in Ranchi that incorporates requirements of every type of traveller. If you are looking for hotels that provide decent stays without extra added facilities, then you can opt for 3 star hotels in Ranchi. Some of the hotels to consider under this category are Hotel Tribhuvan, Hotel Kwality Inns, Capitol Residency, Hotel The KEN, Hotel Mercury Residency, Hotel Rahi and more.

If you are looking for hotels to curb the expenditure then you should go for Ranchi hotels in low budget. Some of the hotels under this category are Hotel Akashdeep Ranchi, Hotel Basera, Hotel Arham Inn, Hotel Sunny, Hotel Rajdhani Plaza, Hotel City Palace, Hotel Gujarat and more. Hotels in Ranchi Main Road include New Raj Residency, Hotel Ganga Residency, Hotel Natraj Mini, Hotel Apsara, Hotel Sita Kunj, Hotel Priya Palace and more.

Among the places to visit in the city are Aqua World, Jagannath Temple, Panch Gagh Falls, Hudru Falls, Ranchi Lake, Sun Temple, Tagore Hill, Pahari Mandir, Science City, Tagore Hill and more. Rock Garden and Bhagwan Birsa Jaiwik Udyaan are two famous biological parks to visit with kids. If you are searching for the right time to visit the city then the one of the best times to visit is during the celebrations of the Durga Puja. The religious celebration of Durga Puja is celebrated with great pomp and show along with mouth-watering delicacies. 
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There are few more popular cities near Ranchi, which travellers also visit while visiting Ranchi. Some of these are Dhanbad, Gaya, Patna, Aurangabad, Jamshedpur and Rajgir. You can find huge variety of Hotels in these cities on Goibibo platform right from Budget Hotels to Luxury Hotels. So if you are planning to visit these cities from Ranchi then you can easily book Hotels in Digha, Hotels in Jamshedpur, Hotels in Rajgir, Hotels in Dhanbad, Hotels in Gaya, Hotels in Patna and Hotels in Aurangabad from Goibibo at best prices and discounts.