Kalimpong, West Bengal
Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong
Mountain views. A slower pace.
5
Room Types
3
Dining Venues
3
Event Spaces
23
Amenities
The Property
Overview
Nestled in virgin green surroundings, Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong stands out over five acres of aesthetically landscaped grounds, with an unmatched view of the Himalayan mountain range and a luxuriant forested valley. This cozy boutique resort has 44 rooms, two large suites and two rooms in a wooden cottage, all with a view of the alluring Himalayan range. Guests can enjoy local fare and international favourites at the all-day dining venue The Golden Oak, sip a drink at the thematic bar, or relax by the swimming pool and rejuvenate at the spa.
Heritage
Opened in 2014 across five acres above the town, in a former British hill station that once thrived as a key stop on the trade route between Bengal and Tibet.
Amenities
- Multicuisine Restaurant
- 24 hrs front desk (staffed)
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Gymnasium
- Spa
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Indoor Games Room
- Doctor by Appointment
- Laundry
- In-house generator
- Sightseeing Tours
- Car Parking & Valet service
- Garden for Reception and Parties
- Fire place in all rooms
- Wi-Fi in lobby area
- Airport/Railway Transfer
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Room Service
- Smoking Area
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Kids Pool
Where You Stay
Rooms & Suites
Every room at Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong, with the detail to choose between them.
Premier Room
39 m² · 420 sq ft
Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 11 am
A private mountain-facing balcony and daybed give you two inviting places to unwind. Warm wood finishes complement the spacious room, with a king-size bed or twin beds to suit your stay.
In your room
- King or twin beds
- Day bed
- Private balcony
Premier Plus Room
43 m² · 460 sq ft
Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 11 am
Enjoy a little more room to slow down, with a private balcony and a daybed for reading or lounging. The Premier Plus Room offers an easy setting for quiet mornings and relaxed evenings in Kalimpong.
In your room
- Day bed
- Fireplace
- Television
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private balcony
Premier Attic Room
49 m² · 524 sq ft
Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 11 am
An attic sleeping area gives families extra space while staying together. Reached by a wooden staircase, the upper level has its own king-size bed and wardrobe, adding a separate place to settle in at the end of the day.
In your room
- King bed
- Wardrobe
- Attic
Premier Suite
84 m² · 900 sq ft
Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 11 am
With views of the pool and mountains, this suite has space for unhurried days indoors. A king bedroom opens onto a mountain-facing balcony, while the separate living room offers sofa seating and a dining table for four.
In your room
- King bed
- Private balcony
- Separate living room
- Sofa seating
- Dining table
Wooden Cottage Room
26 m² · 284 sq ft
Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 11 am
Warm wooden interiors and a king-size bed make this cottage room an inviting hideaway. Step onto the private sit-out to enjoy the mountain outlook, or settle inside after a day exploring Kalimpong. An attached bathroom completes the room.
In your room
- King bed
- En-suite bathroom
- Hot & cold shower
- Private sit-out
Mountain views are subject to weather and visibility.
Restaurants & Bars
Dining at Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong
Signature venues for every hour of the day, from a fresh multi-cuisine table to an evening drink with a view.
The Golden Oak
All-day dining restaurant a floor below the lobby, serving daily fresh Indian, Continental and Oriental dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with open-terrace seating looking out over the mountains.
Opening hours 12:30 pm – 3 pm · 7:30 pm – 10 pm
Alto Espirito
A debonair bar created on a Spanish theme, serving whisky, lager and artfully made cocktails alongside chef-inspired snacks and nibbles.
Opening hours 12 noon – 11 pm
The Birch
A cosy coffee shop with a smart selection of coffee and breads, with the option of indoor or outdoor seating.
Opening hours 10 am – 10:30 pm
From the kitchen
Weddings
Weddings at Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong
Amid five acres of landscaped gardens with the Himalayan range as a backdrop, Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong has already played host to weddings set entirely amid nature — The Orchid hall seats 300, with the grounds themselves the real draw.
- The Orchid seats up to 300 guests
- Garden ceremony spaces amid Himalayan views
- Dedicated haldi, mehendi and sangeet arrangements
- Wooden Cottage Room for the newlyweds
Meetings & Events
Meetings & Conferences at Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong
The Orchid and The Fern give Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong two banquet halls set against the Himalayan range, both a short drive from Bagdogra — a genuine change of scenery for conferences and corporate retreats.
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Venues
3,828
Sq Ft
300
Max Guests
- The Orchid seats up to 300 guests
- The Fern for smaller boardroom-style sessions
- In-house catering at The Golden Oak
- Spa and gym for delegate downtime
- The Orchid2,700 sq ft · 300 guests
- The Fern875 sq ft · 70 guests
- The JuniperBoardroom253 sq ft · 10 guests
In Pictures
Gallery
The facade, the pool, the lounges — a closer look at Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong.
Nearby
Explore Kalimpong
What the Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong team sends guests out to see, in the order they recommend it. Distances and times are by road, estimated from the hotel.
Durpin Dara
The town’s highest ridge, with the Teesta on one side and the plains on the other.
5 km · about 10 min
Durpin Monastery
Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976.
5 km · about 10 min
Thongsa Gompa
The oldest monastery in Kalimpong, founded in 1692.
2 km · about 5 min
Flower Nurseries
The orchid and gladioli nurseries the town trades on.
2 km · about 5 min
Dr Graham's Homes
The 1900 hillside school and its stone chapel, above Deolo.
1 km · about 5 min
Deolo Hill
The highest point in Kalimpong, with gardens and a view over the Relli valley.
2 km · about 5 min
Macfarlane Church
The 1891 Scottish mission church in the middle of town.
2 km · about 5 min
Tharpa Choling Gompa
A Gelug monastery of 1922, quiet on a back lane.
under 1 km · about 5 min
Mangal Dham
A modern marble temple to Krishna, built in memory of Guru Mangaldasji.
4 km · about 10 min
Army Golf Club
Nine holes on the ridge, open to visitors by arrangement.
3 km · about 10 min
Kalibari
The town Kali temple, beside the main bazaar.
1 km · about 5 min
Central Sericulture Station
Silkworms, mulberry and the reeling sheds, open on weekdays.
3 km · about 5 min
Cinchona Plantation
The quinine plantations the British laid out at Munsong, down the Relli road.
25 km · about 1 hr
Tea Estates
Working gardens on the Teesta slopes, with tastings by arrangement.
8 km · about 20 min
Dharmodaya Vihar
A Theravada Buddhist temple, and one of the town’s quieter corners.
Hanuman Mandir
A hilltop shrine with a tall Hanuman figure over the valley.
under 1 km · about 5 min
Chardham Trip (Namchi)
Four shrines and a 108-ft Shiva at Solophok, a long day out in Sikkim.
78 km · about 3 hr 5 min
Finding Us
Location & Contact
- Location
- 6th Mile, Purbong Basti, PO Kalimpong, Dist Kalimpong 734301, West Bengal, India
- Reservations
- 1800 120 267 000
- Enquiries
- Send an enquiry
6th Mile, Purbong Basti, PO Kalimpong, Dist Kalimpong 734301, West Bengal, India
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