Thirteen hours from Kolkata lies one of the gateways to Bhutan – Dooars – with sweeping green hills, rivers and streams. The word 'dooar' means door in Bengali, and the region lies in the outer foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
Thinking of where to stay when you are visiting Terai-Dooars? Check into Sinclairs Retreat at Chalsa Hills in Jalpaiguri. This resort is perfect for those who can't tolerate the bone-chilling cold of the mountains. Moreover, all you nature bugs can experience the vast biodiverse wildlife of the Terai-Dooars region.
There are three well-known wildlife sanctuaries nearby – Jaldapara, Gorumara, and Neora Valley National Park. FYI, the thematic bar at the resort overlooks the Gorumara sanctuary! The resort is humongous, covering an area of 20 acre or 8,71,200 sq ft, and offers 66 rooms and three cottage style suites.
Some of the things which you can do during your stay are going to the monastery at Lepcha village, in addition to trekking, mountain biking and white water rafting. If you only intend to unwind, go swimming in the pool, play some snooker in the gaming room, browse their library, brush up on your racquet skills on the badminton and tennis courts, or get some R&R at the massage or Ayurveda centre, and sauna and steam rooms.
