Siliguri City Guide
Travel to Siliguri and discover the enticing landscape of Siliguri, one of the fascinating city of West Bengal. With travel spots like Madhuban Park, Umrao Singh Boat Club,Siliguri attracts hordes of tourists. Travel to Siliguri a land which beautifies the landscape of West Bengal.
Siliguri is one of the most beautiful cities in West Bengal as it attracts thousands of tourists every year. Situated at a distance of 600 Km from Calcutta, Siliguri is at an altitude of 400 feet above sea level with a perfect climate for tourist activities. The second largest city of West Bengal after Kolkata, Siliguri is the gateway to Darjeeling and the most important tourist attraction of the state. Siliguri lies at the foot of Eastern Himalayas providing some spectacular views of the snow clad mountains. Tea, Tourism, Transport and Timber are four main commercial activities in Siliguri. Apart from visiting pilgrimage attraction like Kali Mandir, Wildlife Attraction like Jaldapara Wildlife Park and nature attraction of Mirik hill station, tourist can indulge themselves in shopping.
What to Buy
Siliguri being at the border of West Bengal and North East, offers best of both cultures. Darjeeling Tea the most shopped for item here, it is closely followed by Tibetan paintings, woolen garments and wooden handicrafts. The best place for shopping in Siliguri is Hill Cart Road and Sevoke Road. Do not forget to take a look at the electronics market here which is famous by the name of Hong Kong market. You will find surprisingly low cost gadgets that will compel you to grab hold of almost everything.
What to See Around Siliguri
Jaldapara : 124kms away from Siliguri, this wild life sanctuary is home to rare one-horned rhino and many other species of animals and birds. With the beautiful river Torsa running through the forest, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Siliguri.
Garumara : This is also another Wild Life Sanctuary only 87 kms away from Siliguri. A variety of species of animals and birds are found here.
Coochbehar : Lying close to Siliguri, Coochbehar was once a princely state. Beautiful palaces, lakes and temples still exist with an old-world charm.
Mirik : Some 100 kms away from Siliguri, this is a picturesque hill resort.
Kalijhora : The scenic spot of Kalijhora lies 27 kms away from Siliguri Along the river Teesta.
Mahananda Weir Sukna : This is also a wild life sanctuary close to Siliguri.
Things to see
Kalchakra Monastery
Mahananda Weir wild life Sanctuary, Sukna
