Description

Siliguri is the third largest city in West Bengal after Kolkata and Asansol. SIliguri is considered the lifeline of North East India. While it is a popular place to shop and do business for people from the North East and Bhutan, it has little to offer in the way of tourist attractions and so there is no good reason for tourists to linger in Siliguri. However, travelers heading towards Bhutan, Darjeeling and Sikkim may need to spend a night here. Siliguri is situated very close to the Mahanada River and the foothills of Himalayas.
If one moves few kilometers away from the congested city of Siliguri, one can catch the beautiful sceneries around. The snow clad mountain peaks at far in the backdrop are not to be missed.

Duration

Distance: 600km from Kolkata.
Time: 10 hours by train from Kolkata to NJP and then 1 hour by car to reach Siliguri.

Best Time to Visit

Winter is the best time to visit Siliguri and nearby tourist attractions around because of pleasant and cool weather and low humidity.

Hotel Range

1500/- to 3000/- per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

The Kanchenjunga Stadium, Salugara Monastry and Hong Kong Market are the greatest attractions of Siliguri. You can also visit the Mahanada Weir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Science City in Siliguri.
Go for tea garden tourism, wildlife tourism, and visit the foothills of Himalayas nearby.
You can shop for handicrafts and traditional jewelries, dress materials etc.