Holiday Destination: Siliguri

The second most important city in the state of West Bengal, after Kolkata. Located at the foothills of the glorious Himalayan range, the city, apart from boasting a panoramic view of the nature, has a number of tourist attractions to its credit. Right from the holy and scared . Serving as the gateway to the northeast region of India, it connects the hill towns of Gangtok, Rangpo, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Mirik and Darjeeling, to the rest of the country. Located at the plains of the mighty Himalayan range, Siliguri acts as an important base for essential supplies to the other parts of the region.

Climate

Summer temperature Minimum: 12°C / Maximum: 25°C Winter temperature Minimum: -5°C / Maximum: 7°C .

Tourist Season

Throughout the year.

Accommodation

Hotels, Inspection Bungalows, private cottages are available which suit all budgets

General Information Of Siliguri

Area: 12.77 sq. kms. Population: 4,72,374, Languages: Bengali,Nepali,Hindi and English, Temperature: Summer- 12 °C to 25°C, Winter: 5°C to 7°C

Tourist Attraction in or near by Siliguri

Iskcon Temple

The most important centre for the devotees of Krishna in the entire northeastern region. The idol of Radha and Krishna is the main attraction of the temple.

Shopping Centers

One of the most famous markets in town is the Hong Kong market, which specializes in imported goods, mostly made in China. Right from a nail cutter to a high-end party dress, you would find a shop for everything in the market. Apart from this, the other markets one can check out are Bidhan Market, Nivedita Market and Sunflower Shopping Mall.

Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

Mahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary, situated between Mahananda and Teesta Rivers, is a vast expanse of forest lands enthralled with lusting green undulated hilly regions in the foot hills of Himalayan ranges.

Science City

It is also known as North Bengal Science Center, the complex has planetarium and a Nature Interpretation Centre where various type of flora and fauna are displayed. .

Railway Junction

Siliguri Junction happens to be the only Indian station where the three gauges tracks are used.

Accessibility

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.

Nearest Airport

The city has a domestic airport in Bagdogra, which is only 12kms away from the city center and connected by regular flights to Kolkata and Delhi.

By Rail

Jalpaiguri is the nearest Railway Station to Siliguri. One of the key Railway Stations in the region is linked to Kolkata (Howrah and Sealdah), Guwahati and many railheads of the country. .