Sinclairs Retreat, Dooars

Thirteen hours from Kolkata lies one of the most beautiful gateways to Bhutan – Dooars. Think lush green hills, rivers and streams. Check into Sinclairs Retreat at Chalsa Hills overlooking the valley. There are three well-known wildlife sanctuaries nearby –  Jaldapara, Gorumara, and Neora Valley National Park. You can also check out the monastery at Lepcha village. Or just chill at the hotel – go swimming, play snooker in the gaming room, browse their library, brush up on your racket skills on the badminton and tennis courts, or get some R&R at the massage or Ayurveda centre, and sauna and steam rooms. You can explore the area on wheels – they rent out cycles.