Siliguri

Siliguri is the gateway to the North East India, and is beautifully tucked in between the north eastern Himalayas and the Dooar region of West Bengal. The place will sweep you off your feet with its beautiful natural views. Siliguri serves as a base for touring and exploring other places of attractions like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Dooars, Gangtok etc. Being a sprawling urban settlement, Siliguri serves as one of the key cities of West Bengal. It also serves as a good place for shopping and accommodation for those beginning or ending their tour to this region.

Attractions

Housing many touristic locations, Siliguri offers various options to explore from. The Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to the rare one horned rhinoceros, is among the most visited places in Siliguri. Another gem of Siliguri is the Coronation Bridge built right above the point of union of the rivers Rangeet and Teesta. Offering a beautiful view of plush green surroundings, the Coronation Bridge is one of the best and popular places to visit in Siliguri. For the ones with a religious inclination, the ISKCON Temple and the Kali Mandir serve as the ideal spots to spend some time in peace, and feel the presence of the divine power.

Siliguri is blessed with rich landscape and picturesque sites in abundance. Brimming with all the essential elements that a traveler expects during a vacation, Siliguri is one of the best destinations to spend leisure holidays. The amazing vistas of the place not only offer a blissful experience to the eyes, but also purify your body and mind. The soul stirring paradise in the eastern part of India, Siliguri will surprise you in many ways.

A trip to Siliguri is incomplete without exploring its local markets. So, do not forget to visit the Hong Kong market here.

How to Reach Siliguri
By Air: The city has a domestic airport in Bagdogra. The Bagdogra Airport is connected by regular flights to Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati.

By Train: Siliguri has three important railway stations Siliguri Town, Siliguri Junction and New Jalpaiguri Junction. The New Jalpaiguri railway station links every major railhead in the country.

By Road: An extensive road network connects Siliguri to Kolkata, which is in turn linked to the rest of the country. Siliguri is also connected to Indian state Gangtok and countries Nepal and Bhutan by road.