About Siliguri
Siliguri is the third largest city in west Bengal and situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas on the bank of Mahananda River. Recently SIliguri has become an important commercial town which acts as a gateway to Darjeeling, other north-eastern states, Nepal and Bhutan. Area around Siliguri is known for tea plantations and good quality tea us exported to many countries from here.
Timber, Tourism and Tea are the main commercial activities of the region. Inexpensive handicrafts, cheap Chinese imported items and local artifacts are available for the shopaholic tourists. Siliguri
Wildlife and the parks around Siliguri such as Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary are worth seeing. Bengali cuisine is prevalent all over the Siliguri. Kosha Mangsho (a Bengali delicacy), fish fry and biryani are some dishes to be tried. The main festival of the region is celebrated in September-October named as Durga Puja. Beautifully decorated city with lightning and flowers and Idols of goddesses Durga are the enchanting things in the event.
New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station connects Siliguri with Gauhati in the north-east. As a tourist destination itself, Siliguri does not have much to offer, but acts as an important overnight halt for tourists heading to Darjeeling, other north-eastern states and Bhutan.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Siliguri
Surya Sen Park, West Bengal
2.1 km from Siliguri - See map
This park is located in Mahakalpally, alongside the River Mahananda. It is a favorite picnic spot among the locals. This park depicts alternative...
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Sri Sri Radha Madhavsundara ISKCON Temple Siliguri, West Bengal
3.9 km from Siliguri - See map
Sri Sri Radha Madhavsundara ISKCON temple at Siliguri is one of the largest religious places dedicated to Lord Krishna in north eastern part of...
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Salugara Monastery, Daman and Diu
6.9 km from Siliguri - See map
Salugara Monastery also known as Sed-Gyued Monastery is about 6 KMs from Siliguri town. This monastery is famous for a 100 feet Great...
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North Bengal Science Centre, West Bengal
7 km from Siliguri - See map
North Bengal Science Centre (NBSC) or Science City in Siliguri has many scientific experiments setup and equipment that are major attractions of...
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Kalchakra Monastery, West Bengal
7.2 km from Siliguri - See map
The Kalchakra Monastery is another monastery in Salugara, which is about 6 KMs from Siliguri. This monastery was inaugurated by HH Dalai Lama when...
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Sevoke Kali Mandir, West Bengal
22.8 km from Siliguri - See map
Sevoke Kali Mandir or Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir is located near Coronation Bridge near Siliguri, midway to Kalimpong. It is about 23 KMs from...
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Coronation Bridge, West Bengal
23.2 km from Siliguri - See map
The Coronation Bridge spanning across the Teesta River is the unique architecture of Sevoke and also known as Sevoke Bridge. This bridge connects...
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Kalijhora, West Bengal
28.3 km from Siliguri - See map
Kalijhora is a hamlet and an emerging picnic spot, just 30 KMs from Siliguri. Kalijhora surrounded by dense forest and wide basin of Teesta River,...
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Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal
28.5 km from Siliguri - See map
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located Darjeeling Wild Life division and comes under Sukna Forest Range. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is spread...
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Rimbick, West Bengal
*34.4 km from Siliguri - See map
Rimbick is about 100 KMs from Darjeeling town and a popular destination for backpackers and trekkers. Wake up early to witness the colourful...
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Kurseong, West Bengal
37 km from Siliguri - See map
The beautiful white orchids (called kurson-rip in Lepchan language) dotting the valley gave this lovely hill station its name - Kurseong. Kurseong...
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Samco Ropeway, West Bengal
43.3 km from Siliguri - See map
Samco Ropeway is situated at a distance of 20 KMs from the city of Kalimpong on the siliguri highway. The Christian missionaries constructed the...
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