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Chalsa is a small town situated just on the foot of the Himalayas in the Duars in Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal. This small town is surrounded by hills, tea gardens, rivers and forests. One part of the town is surrounded by Gorumara National Park and other part with Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary. This small town was known as Queen of Duars in British India. Nearby forests are residence of a good collection of elephants and rhinos. It is situated on the way towards Birpara or Alipurduar from Siliguri via Malbazar. It takes around 1.5 hours from Siliguri both on road and railways. It is 60 km from Bagdogra airport. The adjoining wildlife reserve provides habitat to elephants and rhinos. Providing gateway to the Dooars, Chalsa is a base to access the Gorumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary. Famed for tea estates, there is a variety of flora and orchids found in this region. The tea gardens along with the Kurti River flowing through the valley provide a beautiful sight. An eco-tourist destination for royal Bengal tigers, Buxa Tiger Reserve is one of the chief attractions of the destination.
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