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Gunj Diary: A Riot Of Colours In McCluskieganj

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Gunj Diary: A Riot Of Colours In McCluskieganj

A travelogue detailing the sights and smells of India’s quaint Anglo-Indian town in Jharkhand

Verdant Vignette: Bakshi Bungalow, where the film A Death In The Gunj, directed by Konkona Sen Sharma was shot
Verdant Vignette: Bakshi Bungalow, where the film A Death In The Gunj, directed by Konkona Sen Sharma was shot Photo: Chinki Sinha

Vintage Charm

A comfortable train journey of seven hours from Howrah station to Ranchi is how our trip to Jharkhand begins one spring morning.  A pleasant journey by road takes us from Ranchi to McCluskieganj. A small blue sign and a few hostels later, we see the red-brick railway station of McCluskiesganj. Checking into our guest house, we decide to walk around a bit, right up to the station. The train from Gomoh has left just a while ago and people are climbing the over bridge and moving out. There is a distinct chill as it darkens, a contrast to the bright sunny day.

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