McCluskieganj is a small hilly town in Jharkhand located at a
distance of about (64 km) northwest of the capital, Ranchi. The
town used to have a significant Anglo-Indian community at one
time but this has declined considerably.
It is one of the foremost tourist attractions of Jharkhand. Ideal as
a weekend destination, the place has an old charm, rustic beauty,
and natural wonders, making it a must-visit destination.
A trip to McCluskieganj is mostly about relaxing and enjoying the
beauty of nature. Walks along the streets of this city will give you
sights of many colonial houses with their rich architecture. Some
such Anglo-Indian houses have now also been converted into
guest houses.
Staying at old bungalows from the Raj era will be one of the best
parts of a trip to McCluskieganj, though these bungalows still
have the British architecture, they have been renovated to
accommodate modern amenities. McCluskieganj has become an
important tourist destination in Jharkhand. A trip to the small town
is all about exploring the ruins of colonial houses in the laps of
nature.
The place continues to retain its age old charm. It appears to be a
fabled land where the sienna-tiled houses seem picked out of a
fairy tale, where butterflies spatter their colour with gay abandon,
where the river flows fearlessly, where the hibiscus grows
wantonly and where everywhere there is a ceremony of
innocence.
