McCluskieganj Travel Vlog 2026: Colonial Bungalows, History & Road Trip Guide

The ultimate travel guide and road trip to McCluskieganj (Jharkhand's "Mini England"), exploring 1930s colonial bungalows, Anglo-Indian history, Sarva Dharma Sthal, and peaceful Sal forests. Hidden deep inside the Chota Nagpur plateau 65 km northwest of Ranchi, McCluskieganj was founded in 1933 by Ernest Timothy McCluskie as the world's only dedicated homeland for the Anglo-Indian community. In this complete 19-minute travel documentary and road trip guide, we drive through the quiet forest lanes to explore British-era country homes with mahogany pillars, the historic churches, local culture, and the peaceful riverside charm of this forgotten colonial retreat. 🎬 Cinema Connection — "A Death in the Gunj" (Konkona Sen Sharma): Fans of Indian parallel cinema will recognize McCluskieganj as the eerie, atmospheric backdrop of Konkona Sen Sharma's critically acclaimed directorial debut, A Death in the Gunj (starring Vikrant Massey, Tillotama Shome, Ranvir Shorey, and Kalki Koechlin). In this vlog, we revisit real filming locations from the movie, explore the colonial bungalows featured on screen, and sit down with local McCluskieganj residents who actually acted in the film to hear their behind-the-scenes stories and memories. ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 - The Story of McCluskieganj: India's "Mini England" 00:55 - Nakta Hill Trek & 360° Forest Views 04:11 - Staying at Rana Lodge (Colonial Heritage Homestay) 06:20 - 1933 McCluskieganj History & Original Documents 08:58 - "A Death in the Gunj" Shooting Locations (Bakshi Bungalow) 09:18 - Majid Chacha Interview (Behind-the-Scenes with Konkona Sen Sharma) 11:00 - Meeting the Gordon Family: Anglo-Indian Roots from Scotland 13:58 - Kitty Texeira Interview: Anglo-Indian Life & The Film 15:25 - Andrew Parkin's Heritage Bungalow & Giant Banyan Tree 16:58 - Nostalgic Archive Photos with Majid Chacha 17:26 - Sarva Dharma Sthal: 4 Faiths in One Sacred Compound WATCH NEXT: 👉 Delhi to Pangot Road Trip (Snow Drive):    • Видео   👉 Shekhawati 100-Year-Old Haveli Road Trip:    • Видео   #McCluskieganj #MiniEngland #JharkhandTourism #RoadTripIndia #ColonialHeritage #FabEndurance #ADeathInTheGunj #KonkonaSenSharma #FilmTourism #vikrantmassey