McCluskieganj - the Little England of India
McCluskieganj, Jharkhand, is one of the very few destinations in India, which were planned for the Anglo-Indian population. When the British left India, many of the Anglo-Indian people decided to stay back. However, they were not always cordially accepted in the society. That's why they decided to created a new land for themselves - a town amid the fore…
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Betla National Park - a Rendezvous with the Wild
What does the name Betla National Park bring to your mind? I'm sure it rings a bell that makes you think of dense forests full of wild animals and birds. And it's not an imaginary thing. There is a great deal of history attached to the town of Betla. There are the Quilas or Palamau Forts at Betla , which we had already visited. The next attraction…
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Palamau Forts - the Forgotten Kingdom of Betla
Our road trip across Jharkhand , which had started from the Ranchi station, had already taken us to the mesmerizing rail station of Netarhat and the forest hinterlands of Maromar. The next stop was one of the most popular destinations in Jharkhand - that part of the Palamau Tiger Reserve, which is more well known to tourists as Betla. If you don't visit…
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The Silence of Wilderness at Maromar
During our journey in the Chhotanagpur region of Jharkhand , after spending a day at the popular tourist destination of Netarhat, we decided to take the next night halt at a relatively unknown place - Maromar . Maromar, Jharkhand , isn't a place everyone visits too often. That's because it's still quite unknown to most people - quite befit…
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Magnolia Sunset Point, Netarhat - Offering an Ethereal Experience
At first look, Netarhat, often dubbed as the Queen of Chhotanagpur, won't look any different from an average hill station. Like any other hill station, winding roads through forests where tall trees touch the sky and barrel of monkeys and langurs on the roadside are all you can see on your way to Netarhat. Even when you reach your destination, you migh…
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Netarhat Travel Guide: Best Places to Visit, Hotels, Sunset Point & Complete Itinerary
Known as the Queen of Chhotanagpur Plateau , Netarhat is the most beautiful hill station in Jharkhand and one of eastern India's most travel destinations in Jharkhand . Surrounded by dense forests, rolling hills, waterfalls, pine trees, and breathtaking sunrise and sunset viewpoints, Netarhat offers the perfect escape for nature lovers, photographers,…
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On Road Across Jharkhand - Netarhat, Maromar, Betla, and McCluskieganj
The plan was simple – after a long time without any leave, we wanted to spend some quality time away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. There were multiple options. Planning to start our trip from Kolkata, we could’ve gone almost anywhere – to North Bengal and Dooars, Sikkim, the Sunderbans, and a lot more. We don’t know why we chose unexplored Jh…
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