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Derived
from the word 'doors', the Dooars form a gateway to the hill
stations of North Bengal and Bhutan.
Spread over 20 acres of
greenery, Sinclairs Retreat Dooars
(West Bengal,
India) offers 66 well appointed cottage-style air-conditioned rooms
and 3 suites, equipped with modern conveniences and amenities.
Cottages, lawns, landscaping and tree plantations have been
carefully designed in harmony with the site's natural spirit
and ambience.
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. Garumara 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.
An ideal
destination for nature lovers who desire to learn, appreciate
and explore the bounties of nature.
For Sightseeing options click here
Doors
(Chalsa) is best accessed via Kolkata (Howrah)-New Jalpaiguri
(71 kms) by Train or Bagdogra (78 kms). It is also accessed
alongwith Darjeeling (110 kms) in a East
India Itinerary covering Sikkim.
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