Day 0 : March 22, 2019
McCluskieganj always had a charm of its own as it is located on the Chhotonagpur plateau. But its scenic beauty remained elusive because of Maoists’ presence. As the situation has improved now, we planned a short visit there after the Holi. Shaktipunj express, the direct train from Kolkata, reaches there at an inconvenient time. So we boarded Kriya-yoga express for Ranchi on the night of March 22, 2019. There was nothing special about the journey, except that it started late by more than half an hour.
Day 1 : March 23, 2019
Sunrise over the Hindalco works near Muri railway station
The engine was reversed at Muri, and the real journey started thereafter. It was a hilly terrain; the train meandered through it with red palash (flame of the forest) trees waiving at us from both sides, the chill in the air – all these elevated our holidaying mood. Flame of the forest is the state flower of Jharkhand; and it seemed that nature was playing Holi with us.
Some shots from the fast moving train
A good day cannot be started without good tea. After savouring several cups of tea in front of Ranchi railway station, we started for the first destination of the day – Ratu palace. From this royal family, McCluskieganj was leased out.
A game of cricket being played outside the palace
We stopped at Leela Sweets & Restaurant for a sumptuous breakfast of dhuska, kachori, jalebi and another round of tea.
A very inviting plate of dhuska, which turned out to be tasty too
After being loaded properly, our journey towards McCluskieganj began.
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McCluskieganj always had a charm of its own as it is located on the Chhotonagpur plateau. But its scenic beauty remained elusive because of Maoists’ presence. As the situation has improved now, we planned a short visit there after the Holi. Shaktipunj express, the direct train from Kolkata, reaches there at an inconvenient time. So we boarded Kriya-yoga express for Ranchi on the night of March 22, 2019. There was nothing special about the journey, except that it started late by more than half an hour.
Day 1 : March 23, 2019
Sunrise over the Hindalco works near Muri railway station
The engine was reversed at Muri, and the real journey started thereafter. It was a hilly terrain; the train meandered through it with red palash (flame of the forest) trees waiving at us from both sides, the chill in the air – all these elevated our holidaying mood. Flame of the forest is the state flower of Jharkhand; and it seemed that nature was playing Holi with us.
Some shots from the fast moving train
A good day cannot be started without good tea. After savouring several cups of tea in front of Ranchi railway station, we started for the first destination of the day – Ratu palace. From this royal family, McCluskieganj was leased out.
A game of cricket being played outside the palace
We stopped at Leela Sweets & Restaurant for a sumptuous breakfast of dhuska, kachori, jalebi and another round of tea.
A very inviting plate of dhuska, which turned out to be tasty too
After being loaded properly, our journey towards McCluskieganj began.
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