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Meet on arrival at Bagdogra airport and transfer to Sinclairs Retreat Dooars, Chalsa (90 minutes) |
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The drive from Siliguri to Chalsa in Dooars is a breathtaking experience. On the way you see the Kalu Rimpoche Monastery at Salugara and the Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary. Once you cross the famous Coronation Bridge , also called Baghphool constructed in 1947 over the mighty Teesta River , the drive is quite exciting. You will see monkeys (remember to carry peanuts and bananas to feed them) while driving through the region's famous tea belt and lush green forests via Oodlabari and Malbazar to reach Chalsa in the Dooars. |
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Traditional Indian Welcome on arrival at the resort. Sinclairs Retreat Dooars, Chalsa - located at Chalsa Hill- top is a high-class eco-friendly tourist destination. Spread over 20 acres of landscaped garden, the resort comprises 3 Suites and 66 AC rooms. Facilities include multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, swimming pool, billiards room, health club, indoor games room, badminton court, sauna and steam and ayurvedic health center. |
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1300 hrs - Lunch at the multicuisine restaurant The Banyan Tree
1500 hrs - Visit to a local tea garden to see how tea is made
1700 hrs - Visit a local village market (popularly known as 'Haat'
1900 hrs - Night drive in the forest area (90 minutes). The pitch dark roads and the eerie silence is occasionally broken by the sound of the wild animals.
2100 hrs - Dinner at The Banyan Tree |
