Trip Highlights

• Drive through Gateway to and • Phuntsholing Entry point into Bhutan • Jungle Safari Gorumara National Park • Adibasi Dance Tribal Dance in the village

Travel Time Silliguri to The Riverwood Retreat Dooars

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Dooars Experience and Phuntsholing

DAY-WISE TOUR ITINERARY

2 Nights 3 Days Tour

‘The Riverwood Forest Retreat- Dooars’ would like to welcome you on a journey to the land of the tea, and trekking. The name Dooars (Doors) is derived from the several passes that lead from the region into the Lesser . ROUTE MAP Day 1 //NJP to Resort

Morning • Pickup from Siliguri (Hotel/Airport/Railway Station) and travel by road to Dooars. Afternoon

• Refreshments will be served upon arrival. Check-in to the room, followed by Lunch. Evening

• Visit to the nearby village to understand the local culture and see the way of life for the locals. Enjoy an Adibasi dance performance during your visit. • Enjoy a hot dinner in the dining hall • Guests have the option of enjoying a drink at the Hornbill Bar or retire for the night

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Morning • Breakfast at the resort • Drive to Phuntsholing - the Gateway to Bhutan from , pass by terraced fields and tea gardens. Guests can purchase souvenirs of their visit from local shops Afternoon

• Guests can treat themselves to some local delicacies for lunch in Phunshotling. • Post lunch; depart for the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary for an afternoon safari. The sanctuary is home to the endangered one-horned Indian Rhino as well as the Royal . Guests can observe the wildlife from the watchtowers. Evening

• Return to the resort post the jungle safari • Enjoy a hot dinner in the dining hall • Guests have the option of enjoying a drink at the Hornbill Bar or retire for the night

Day 3

Morning

• Enjoy a hot cup of tea before departing for the morning safari in Gorumara National Park. • Drive through the park in a jeep with a stop at the watchtower to view the different species of wildlife that visit the sweet water pond. • Upon returning to the resort, guests can have an early breakfast prior to departing for their next destination (Hotel/Airport/Railway Station).

Inclusion: • 2 Nights’ Accommodation at ‘The Riverwood Forest Retreats- Dooars’ per double occupancy room for two nights. • Pick up and drop from Siliguri (can accommodate upto 4 pax ) • Phuntsholing (can accommodate upto 4 pax) • Jaldapara wildlife sanctuary • Jungle Safari (is for 6 pax but we recommend to accommodate 4 pax) • Adibasi Dance (one show) • Meals: 2 Breakfast + 2 Lunch + 2 Dinner • Service of Trained Local Guide. Exclusion: • Fees for Video and Still Camera • A-a-carte orders • All expenses of personal nature- additional meals, en route meals, etc.

2 www.waxpolhotels.com • Soft Beverages, Mineral Water and Alcoholic Drinks • Other activities undertaken at special request, which are not mentioned in the tariff. • Insurance: Emergency medical cover and travel insurance, • It is advised that before you travel to India, you must subscribe to comprehensive travel insurance covering personal effects, personal accident, medical exigencies, emergency travel expenses, cancellation and curtailment. • Gratuity for the staff and guide.

If you require any additional information about this itinerary and its inclusions, please contact us on [email protected]

TRAVEL INFORMATION

We would like to put in our general Terms & Conditions for your kind perusal and confirmation.

Intended stay has to be booked by a written document (viz. e mail or fax) well in advance, which shall be confirmed subject to availability. Confirmed stay email will be sent on receipt of complete payment. All extra facilities and services utilized will have to be settled directly at the resort through cash. Please note the Checkout time is 11 am and Check in time is 2 pm. All Guests must abide by the rules and regulations of the resort Rates are Subject to change without prior notice.

PROOF OF IDENTITY

-Foreign National Guests: Need to carry Original Passport and Visa for Forest Permission. Scanned Copy of the same should be emailed to Dooars Office ([email protected])

-Indian National Guests: Need to carry Original Government approved Identity Card (Driving License/Aadhar Card/Passport/Voters ID card) of each and every residing guests, including children. The same has to be submitted at the time of check-in. Please note that pan card will NOT be accepted as a photo ID.

Guests will not be allowed to check-in and the entire amount paid will be forfeited in case they are not able to produce a valid id. Their transfer cost back to Kolkata will be additional and will not be covered by the resort

Buffet Meals (Fixed Menu) Breakfast @Rs. 408 + GST per person Dinner @ Rs. 612 + GST per person Lunch @ Rs. 612 + GST per person

Guarantee Policy 100% Advance. A cash deposit must guarantee all confirmed reservations. We reserve the right to release non-guaranteed reservations.

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Remittances Advance deposit can be made at any HDFC Bank under intimation to us. Email: [email protected].

Bank: HDFC | Account Name: THE WAXPOL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | Account No: 03822320004565 CURRENT|IFSC Code: HDFC0000382|| Bank Details: ELEGANCE BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 31, GANESH CHANDRA AVENUE City: KOLKATA

Online Payment or Transfers Link - http://waxpolhotels.nowpay.co.in/

Swimming Pool Kindly carry your swimwear to enjoy our swimming pool during your stay.

CPAI does not include Rates do not include Beverages, Mineral Water and Alcohol/Camera Charges at destination. Rates do not include any extra food or beverage ordered not included in the package.

Extra Adult Policy Extra Adult will be charged as per extra adult rates.

Child Policy

* Adult 12 years and above - Extra Adult Rates apply (when sharing as the third occupant in the room). **Children 0-05 years - Complimentary on Room only basis (sharing room with parents). **Children 06-11 years - Child Rates apply (sharing room with parents). **Children 06-11 years - Breakfast @ Rs. 300 plus taxes pp, Lunch/Dinner @Rs.450 plus taxes per person. **Children 0-05 years - Meals no charge when taken from buffet (When parents taking buffet, otherwise child rate applies). Ordered food as per prices mentioned on menu card.

Details of the plans and inclusions: EP – EUROPEAN PLAN- Room only. CP – CONTINENTAL PLAN: Room & Breakfast MAP – MODIFIED American Plan: Room + Breakfast + Dinner AP – AMERICAN PLAN: Room + Breakfast + Lunch & Dinner

Cancellation & Refund Policy: A charge of 25% is levied as minimum cancellation charges.

% of total deduction on the total amount as per tariff 25 days or more - 25% 20 days or more - 50% 10 days or more - 75% Less than 10 days - 100% (No Refund).

Standard No Show Policy

No refund is applicable for no show.

Climate November to February: 10°-21° Centigrade March to April: 24° - 27° Centigrade June to September: October: 15° - 21° Centigrade Average Rainfall: 382 cm Best time to visit: The national park remains closed between mid-June and Mid-September. The rest of the year is suitable for visiting this national park and surrounding areas.

4 www.waxpolhotels.com Distance from: Nearest Airport Bagdogra 98 Kms. 2.5 Hrs. Railway station NJP 85 Kms. 2 Hrs. Railway station New Mal Junction 24 Kms. 30 minutes. Railway Station 45 Kms. 1 Hrs. By Road Siliguri 75 Kms. 1.5 Hrs.

Forest Department Charges For Current Safari, Entry Charges send us an email and we will revert with the current charges.

For enquiry email us @ [email protected]

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