McCluskieganj
मैक्लुस्कीगंज
A forest village founded in the 1930s as a community for Anglo-Indians, dotted with colonial-style bungalows and known as "Mini England".
McCluskieganj was founded in 1933 by the Anglo-Indian merchant McCluskie as a home for people of mixed British and Indian descent. Colonial-style bungalows with pointed roofs and verandas are scattered through the forest. After Indian independence, many residents left, leaving a quiet village with a faintly melancholic, nostalgic feel, and some of the old houses have been converted into guesthouses. The atmosphere is calm, making it ideal for visitors who enjoy history and slow travel. It is about 65 km from Ranchi and can be reached by train or hired car. A day trip is somewhat rushed, so an overnight stay is recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Patratu Valley
- Patratu Dam & Lake Resort
- Rock Garden, Ranchi
- Kanke Dam
- Pahari Mandir
- Tribal Research Institute Museum
- Tagore Hill
- Ranchi Lake (Bada Talab)