04/03/2023
*Chilapata - core area of silence *
About The Property :
This is your dream destination in Chilapata, District
Alipurduar, in Dooars area of West Bengal. The resort is ideally located in the pristine calm lap of nature, with river Baniya of Prosenjit Chatterjeeâs block buster movie
âMonermanushâ on one side and lush green Tea Garden on the other. 90% of the area owned by the resort is open and is decorated with undulating green lush lawns with beautiful plants and a water body.
Rooms :-
There are Deluxe Double-bedded Rooms, and Super Deluxe Double bedded rooms in the
resort. Each category of rooms are of 240 Sqft carpet area, with 32 inch LED TV and attached bathroom with all modern gadgets. The Super Deluxe Rooms has electric kettle and are temperature controlled with a private balcony which offers the breath taking panoramic view of the the surrounding tea garden and the river Baniya.
The resort also has 4 Bedded Deluxe and 4 Bedded Super Deluxe rooms. Each category of room is about 320 Sqft area with attached bath with all modern gadgets. The Rooms has two king bed to accommodate 4 adults. The Super Deluxe rooms are Temperature controlled and offer a Private Balcony with a panoramic view of the property along with the surrounding Tea Garden and the River.
There is also a banquet room for 50 heads. This room can be used for any Corporate events or Social parties.
The resort offers 24 Hrs silent power back up and has Separate accommodation for drivers.
Restaurant and Foods :
The resort has a separate Multi-cuisine Restaurant which servers mouth-watering Bengali and Chinese delicacies.
We also Organize Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties, Weddings, Picnic, Small Get-together, Camp Fires etc, in our lawns on demand.
How to Reach: -
By Train: -Chilapata is well connected with rail network. Hashimara on the famous Siliguri - Sevok track is just 18Km away. Alipurduar on the main NJP - Guwahati rail track is just 28km. Taxis are available at both the stations, which can take you to us within 45 minutes time.
By Air:- The nearest Airport is Rupsi (only connectivity between Guwahati and Kolkata) which is 112 kms from Chilapata. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins to reach us by car. Bagdogra, is 145km from Chilapata. By car it will take 3 hrs 30 minutes to reach us.
By Road: -Chilapata is 110Km from Siliguri on the NH 31, towards Guwahati.
Activities:-
In House:-
1. Fishing :- You can do fishing in River Baniya, which flows by the side of the resort. There are varied types of small fishes in the river,and they come to eat mosses and fungus which develops on the boulder used for the embankment for protecting the resort.
2. Cycling :- You can rent a cycle from the resort and roam around the area. The zig zag pathway amidst the tea garden and virgin forests will give you childish pleasure.
3. Bird Watching :- There are different species of birds which are found in the jungle, an early morning walk around the property gives a chance for bird enthusiasts to see these beautiful birds
4. Tribal Dance :- Tribal dance can be organised at additional cost. The Rava dance along with their local songs depicting their normal livelihood will give you a picture about their lifestyle and society. Their vibrant costumes will add exuberance to the theme. One can also enjoy by participating in the dance with them.
5. Camp Fire :- Camp fire with lawn party can be arranged at additional cost. In winter when the temperature hovers around 5 degrees, the warmth of the fire and the starry night can take you to a utopian world, which you can cherish amongst your best memories.
Local Activity:-
1. Jungle Safari :-The Chilapata Forest is a dense forest near Jaldapara National Park in Dooars. The forest forms an elephant corridor between Jaldapara National Park and the Buxa Tiger Reserve, The Forest Department organises Jungle Safari for enthusiasts to venture inside the forest. The open gypsy ride is a thrilling experience where there is every possibility to see Elephants, Bison, Rhinoceros, Deer, Wild Boars and different types of Birds. The forest Department Organises 4 trips round the day at different timings, and booking is done thru their designated portal.
2. Cooch Behar Trip :- Cooch Behar is the only planned city in the North Bengal region with remnants of royal heritage. It is one of the main tourist destinations of West Bengal, housing the famous COOCHBEHAR PALACEhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooch_Behar_Palace, also called the Victor Jubilee Palace which was modelled after the Buckingham Palace in London and Madan Mohan Temple which is the famous temple of the Koch dynasty. Coochbehar has been declared a heritage city.
3. PhuentsolingTrip :-Phuentsoling is a picturesque border town of the country of Bhutan. The border is separated by a long wall with a single Bhutanese gate. Locals can sometimes even cross without being asked for papers. Tourists from India, Bangladesh and Maldives have to show proof of identity such as a passport or voter ID card and apply for a permit at Phuntsholing to enter Bhutan. Phuntsholing is uniquely more urban and distinctly far more quiet and orderly than its neighbour. Tourist can visit here for shopping and to see the unique Gumpas to know more about the religion and culture.
4. Sikhiajhora :-Sikiajhora is a small stream that flows thru the forest within the Buxa Tiger reserve and is situated in North Panialguri of Alipurduar subdivision. A boat ride in this meandering river, where dense thick forest of its side sometimes blocks the rays of sun, is a thrilling experience. Because of this experience it is also called the Amazon of West Bengal.
5. Toto Para Visit:-The Toto is a primitive and isolated tribal group residing only in a small enclave called Totopara in the foot of the Himalayas just to the south of the borderline between Bhutan and West Bengal. The Totos are considered as Mongoloid people, with flat nose, small eye, broad and square cheeks, thick lips and small eyes and black iris. Totos were nearly becoming extinct in the 1950s, but recent measures to safeguard their areas by the government have helped the population to grow. According to the 2001 census there are about 1183 Totos in that area.
6. Buxa, Jayanti :- Situated about 35 kms from Chilapata, Buxa Tiger reserve is just a 45 minutes drive. Buxa has derived its name from the famous Buxafort , which used to be the detention centre in 1930s by the British. Buxa National park has a varied types of Orchids and plants with medicinal values. Jayanti a popular tourist spot, is located along the Jayantiriver, which forms a natural border with the Bhutan hills. Going thru the sub-tropical forest for Jayanti is an amazing experience. There are other nearby places near Jayanti, like Mahakal, Pokri Lake which are of worth visit.
7. Other Areas:-Tourist can visit other places like Lepchakha, Bhutan Ghat, Bindu, Jhalong, Rocky Island, Lataguri from Chilapata. A detailed itinerary can be made on request.
