Grand Selim Resort

Grand Selim Resort stands in Ramnagar Monipuripara, a Manipuri village about 3 km from Sreemangal town, beside the Phulcherra (Finlay) tea estate. It opened in 2016. The 28 rooms range from couple deluxe rooms to a two-bedroom family suite for six, and most categories have a balcony. Rooms are air-conditioned, with Wi-Fi, satellite TV and hot water, and breakfast is included. The outdoor pool is free for guests and open from sunrise to sunset. Selim's Kitchen serves Bengali dishes such as shorshe ilish and kacchi biryani alongside Chinese food. A 100-seat conference hall suits office retreats, and parking is gated and staffed. The Bangladesh Tea Research Institute is about 1 km away and Lawachara National Park about 4 km. The resort runs guided early-morning walks through the Phulcherra estate, and Manipuri weaving can be seen in the village. Good for: families, groups and small company retreats on a mid-range budget. Best time to visit: October to March.