Derived from the word 'doors', the Dooars form a gateway
to the hill stations of North Bengal and Bhutan.
Spread over a vast stretch of land 130 kms by 40
kms and consisting of velvety green tea gardens and
virgin forests crisscrossed by the river Teesta and
its tributaries are the Dooars. The region is famous
for its wildlife sanctuaries, the most notable of which
is Jaldapara. The forests in the Dooars have a large
variety of deer, namely, the sambar, barking deer,
spotted deer and the hog deer. Gorumara Wildlife Sanctuary,
another haven for wildlife, is known for its flora
and fauna, rich wild life, which includes elephants,
guars, pigs, reptiles, birds and fishes. Buxa Tiger
Reserve, covering an area of 761 sq. km, is a paradise
for nature lovers and trekkers. While the peice-de-resistance is
the Royal Bengal Tiger, the other animals also inhabit
the region like Leopards, Elephants, Chital, Sambar,
Barking deer and Malayan Giant Squirrel.
An ideal destination for nature lovers who desire to
learn, appreciate and explore the bounties of nature.
SINCLAIRS RETREAT DOOARS
Located at Chalsa Hill overlooking the Dooars
Valley, Sinclairs Retreat offers the ideal break
from the stresses of a fast-paced urban life. The
getaway to relieve oneself from mental and physical
pressure. You may enjoy it as a tranquil retreat
or a base for exploring the natural attractions of
the Dooars; or a convenient access point for adventurous
treks, climbs and water-sports; or a venue for the
many restorative nature-based therapies available
here. You could just sample all of these to get a
feel of nature and blend with it.
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