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698      TR A VELLERS ’  NEEDS

       DARJEELING: Glenburn Tea
       Estate         
       Boutique
       Glenburn Tea Estate, 734101
       Tel (0) 98300 70213
       ∑ glenburnteaestate.com
       High-class suites and excellent
       service are offered amid lush
       tea gardens.
       GANGTOK: Elgin Nor-Khill   
       Heritage
       Palijor Stadium Rd, 737101
       Tel (03592) 205 637
       ∑ elginhotels.com
       This former retreat of Sikkim’s   Bright, colourful lounge at Cochrane Place, Kurseong
       rulers features traditional
       furnishings and splendid views.  species, include travel from   PURI: Hotel Gandhara   
                           Kolkata, ethnic mud-hut rooms,   Great value
       KALIMPONG: Mayfair    boat trips, park fees and meals.  Chakratirtha Rd, 752002
       Himalayan Hotel                       Tel (06752) 224 117
       Heritage                                ∑ hotelgandhara.com
       Upper Cart Rd, 734301                   A courtyard pool, spacious rooms
       Tel (03552) 255 248  Odisha             and pretty gardens are all in a
       ∑ himalayanhotel.biz                    great location for sightseeing.
       Guests stay in a heritage property   BHUBANESWAR:
       adorned with photographs,   The Trident   
       Tibetan art and fireplaces.   Luxury
                           CB-1 Nayapalli, 751013  Assam and the
        DK Choice          Tel (0674) 230 1010  Northeast
                           ∑ tridenthotels.com
        KURSEONG: Cochrane    An elegant property with   AGARTALA: Welcome
        Place             orchards, a restaurant and    Palace   
        Heritage           games room inspired, by the   Comfort lodging
        132 Pankhabari Rd, Fatak, 734203  city’s temples.  HG Basak Rd, 799001
        Tel (0) 90079 95888                    Tel (0381) 238 4940/238 0101
        ∑ cochraneplace.com  GOPALPUR-ON-SEA:    ∑  hotelwelcomepalace.in
        This refurbished Colonial    Mayfair     On offer at the Welcome Palace
        home has lush gardens and   Luxury     are spacious rooms, friendly
        Kangchenzonga views. Deluxe   Ganjam, 761002  service and a restaurant serving
        rooms have antique furniture and   Tel (0680) 234 3403/666 0101  Thai, Indian and Chinese food.
        oodles of character. The annex has   ∑ mayfairhotels.com
        a Swiss-chalet feel.  The Mayfair resort features    AIZAWL: Chaltlang Tourist
                           lovely grounds and stunning   Lodge   
                           swimming pool set amongst   Great value
       RUMTEK: Bamboo Retreat     panoramic sea views.  Chaltlang, 796012
       Rural retreat                           Tel (0389) 234 1083
       Sajong Village, 737101  DK Choice       ∑ mizotourism.nic.in
       Tel (0392) 252 516                      This government lodge sits atop
       ∑ bambooretreat.in   GOUDAGUDA: Chandoori    a steep ridge with views. It is
       Set amid paddy fields, this retreat   Sai     located 4 km (2 miles) from the
       offers meditation, massage and   Rural retreat  city's vibrant markets.
       organic food provided on a half-  Kakiriguma, Koraput
       board basis.         District, 765013    GUWAHATI: Baruah Bhavan   
                            Tel (0) 94433 42241  Heritage
       SHANTINIKETAN: Mark &   ∑ chandoorisai.com  40 MC Rd, Uzanbazar, 781001
       Meadows             At this rustic guesthouse   Tel (0) 99540 24165/(0) 99540 23426
       Rural retreat        located in the heart of Odisha's   ∑ heritagehomeassam.com
       Sriniketan Rd, 731204  tribal belt, one can find local   Set in an Assamese bungalow
       Tel (03463) 264 871-2  crafts for sale. The rooms are   with verandahs and a roof
       ∑ markandmeadows.com  inspired by the architecture of   terrace, this guesthouse offers
       Red-tiled cottages are set in   the Poraja and Kondha tribes.  old-world charm and home-
       landscaped grounds at this              cooked meals.
       family-friendly resort.
                           KONARK: Yatri Niwas     IMPHAL: The Classic Hotel   
       SUNDERBANS: Sunderban   Comfort lodging  Great value
       Jungle Camp       AT/PO Konark, 752111  North AOC, 795001
       Eco-friendly        Tel (06758) 236 821  Tel (0385) 244 3967/9
       Bali Island, 24 Parganas South  ∑ panthanivas.com  ∑ theclassichotel.in
       Tel (033) 2454 9719  This no-frills, government-run   Located in the centre of the city,
       ∑ helptourism.com   place is located right next to    near the markets and historic
       Packages at this lush, green   the Sun Temple and offers clean   Kangla Fort, is this modern hotel
       lodge, known for its native animal   and comfortable rooms.  with functional rooms.
       Key to Price Guide see page 694
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