Siliguri — Tea, Timber, Tourism
Siliguri is a metropolitanian city in the Indian state of West Bengal. Known as The Gateway of Northeast India, Siliguri is popular for three Ts — tea, timber and tourism It is located on the banks of the Mahananda River at the foothills of the Himalayas. Siliguri is the third largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after Kolkata and Asansol. It lies 35 kilometres away from its twin city, Jalpaiguri. The merging of the two cities make them the largest metropolis of the region.
Within City: Quick refreshment
Kali Mandir: Address: Near Coronation Bridge, Siliguri. Timings: Mon- Fri : 8:30 AM — 9:00 PM.
Chilapata Forest: Address: SH12A, Buxa Forest, West Bengal 735217. Timings: 24 hours Mon-Sun. Visit time: 3–4 hrs.
Savin Kingdom:Address: Dagapur, Siliguri, West Bengal 734003. Phone: 0353 251 4229. Ticket Price: Weekdays: 180rs. Weekends: 350 rs. Timings: 10:00 am To 7:00 pm. Email address:gmsavinkingdom@gmail.com.
ISKCON Temple:Address: ISKCON Mandir, Iskcon Rd, Ward 41, Haidar Para, Siliguri, West Bengal 734006. Phone: 092316 84759.
Hong Kong Market: Address: 6, Satyajit Roy Colony Rd, Ward 41, Don Bosco Colony, Siliguri, West Bengal 734001. Timings: Mon- Sun: 9:30am — 9:30pm.
Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture
Sukna Forest Museum: Address: Hill Cart Rd, Sukna Forest, West Bengal 734007. Most popular time to visit: 10:00am-04:00PM. Time Required: 1 hr. Entry- Free.
Everest Museum: Loaction: 12, Gandhi Road, Limbugaon, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101 Timngs: 8:30 am: 4:30pm. Entry Fee:INR 20(Indians),INR 100(Foriegners).
Theme Parks: Thrills that give you Chills
Savin Kingdom: Address: Dagapur, Siliguri, West Bengal 734003. Phone: 0353 251 4229. Ticket Price: Weekdays: 180rs. Weekends: 350 rs. Timings: 10:00 am To 7:00 pm. Email address:gmsavinkingdom@gmail.com.
Dream Land Amusement Park: Address: Fulbari Ghoshpukur Canal Road, Rahamu, West Bengal 734014. Ticket Price:100 per person. Timings:10:00 am To 7:00 pm. Phone No:9732851000.
National parks: Wild Splendour
Jaldapara National Park: Address: Jaldapara, Uttar Madarihat, West Bengal 735220. Entry fee: Rs. 50.0(Indians), INR 200.0(Foriegners), 50.0 per camera , 500.0 per person (video).Elephant Safari INR 500(Indians), 750.0 per person(Foriegners).Safari Timings :6am -8am, 3pm-5pm.Open from 15 sep- 15june. 16 june-14 sep(closed). Best time to visit: October to March. Visit time: 9am-4pm.
Gorumara National Park: Address: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal 735101. Timings: 6am — 5pm. Entry: INR 80 (Indians). INR 160 (Foriegners).Local Guide : 100(Indians).INR 250 (Foriegners).
Waterfalls: Feel the flow of the nature
Paglajhora Waterfalls: Location: South Shibkhola Tea Garden, West Bengal 734223.
Chunnu Summer Falls: Location: Rock Garden Road Bloomfield Tea Garden, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734102. Timings: 10AM — 4PM. Entry Fee: Rs.10 for Indians and Rs. 50 for Foreigner.
Bakthang Waterfalls: Location: Gangtok, Sikkim 737103. Timings: 7AM — 6PM.
Seven Sisters Waterfall: Location: Gangtok, Sikkim.
Kanchenjunga Waterfalls: Location: Sikkim. Timings: 8am-5pm.
Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture
Rasmancha, Bishnupur: Location: Bishnupur. Timings: 6am — 6pm, Entry fee: INR 5.For all temples entry INR 20 (Indians), INR 250( Foriegners).
Radhabinode Temple, Birbhum: Address: Joydev Kenduli, West Bengal 731214. Timings: 8am-8:30pm. Phone: 086176 91166.
Clive’s House, Dum Dum: Location: Ramgarh, South Dumdum, West Bengal 700028.
Jor bangla: Rajdarbar, Dalmadal Para, Bishnupur, West Bengal 722122. Timings : 6am -6pm. Entry fee- INR 20(Indians),INR 250(Foriegners).
Hazaduri Palace:Location: Siraj Ud Daulah Rd, Hazarduari, Murshidabad, West Bengal 742149
9am to 4.30pm. Entry fee- INR 10 (Indians),INR 100(Foriegners).
Wildlife sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of nature
leopard rehabilitation centre at jaldapara wildlife sanctuary: Address: Jaldapara, Uttar Madarihat, West Bengal 735220. Entry fee: Rs. 100.0 (Indians), INR 150.0(Foriegners), 50.0 per camera , 500.0 per person Elephant Safari(Indians), 750.0 per person (Foriegners).Safari Timings :6am -8am, 3pm-5pm.Open from 15 sep- 15june. 16 june-14 sep(closed). Best time to visit: October to March. Visit time: 9am-4pm.
Mahananda weir wildlife sanctuary: Address: Sukna Forest, West Bengal 734007. Timings: 6am -2pm. Entry Fee: INR 50 oer person, INR 100 per vehicle. Guide fee INR 150.
Hill stations: Enjoy the scenic beauty
Darjeeling: Distance From Siliguri: 61.8 km, Best Time To Travel: October to December. Things To Do: Experience the jolly toy train as that is one of the most popular things to do in Darjeeling. Tea shopping can also be one of the best things to do as there is a wide variety of teas in different flavors are available. Places To Stay: Sanderling Residency & Spa, Summit Swiss Heritage Hotel & Spa , Summit Hermon Hotel & Spa , Ramada. Ideal Duration: 2–3 days. Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (69.3 km). Nearest Railway Station: Darjeeling Railway Station (1.4 km).
Kalimpong : Distance From Siliguri: 68 km.Best Time To Travel: October to December. Things To Do:Deolo Hill is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Kalimpong, and the view of the sunset from here can be pretty cherishing. Appreciate the art of paper-making as you take a tour to the Himalayan Paper industry. Places To Stay: Hotel Aashiyana, Wheelers Hostel, Summit Garden Retreat & Spa, MAYFAIR Himalayan Spa Resort, The Orchid Suite Himalayan Getaway. Ideal Duration: 2–3 days. Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (78.1 km). Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri Station (71.9 km).
Rimbik : Distance From Siliguri: 117.4 kms. Best Time To Travel: April to June. Things To Do: Trek to the Singalila National Park . There are a lot of offbeat destinations nearby that can be explored. Places To Stay: Vamoosetrail Rimbick, The Maitri Retreat, The Rimbick Farm House, Chiru’s Homestay, Nanglo Homestay. Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (124.2 km). Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri Station (127.3 km).
Tinchuley: Distance From Siliguri: 66.7 kms. Best Time To Travel: October to April. Things To Do: Take a tour around the privately owned orange orchards and binge on the fresh orange juices. Visit the monasteries in Tinchuley and relax in the serene vibes of the surroundings. Places To Stay: Tinchuley Ratna Vajra Vatika Resort, Darjeeling homestay Mangkhim, Mountain Rise Guest House, Pine View Homestay Lepchajagat. Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (74.5 km). Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri (70.4 km).
Mirik : Distance From Siliguri: 45 km. Best Time To Travel: March, April, October, and November. Things To Do: Enjoy every sip of your tea because getting one like that may be impossible when you go back. An early morning walk in the tea gardens can be quite an enriching experience. Places To Stay: Lake View Villa, Vamoose Sunakhari, Vamoosetrail Mirik, Queens Hill Hotel & Resort. Ideal Duration: 1 day. Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport (53.3 km). Nearest Railway Station: Jalpaiguri Railway Station (100.4 km).
Honeymoon places: World of love and care
Tea Gardens: Must-visit: Happy Valley Tea Estate, and Glenburn Tea Estate. Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Tiger Hill: Location: Tiger Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734123.
Religious places: Experience subtlety
ISKCON Temple: Address: ISKCON Mandir, Iskcon Rd, Ward 41, Haidar Para, Siliguri, West Bengal 734006. Phone: 092316 84759.
Kali Mandir Siliguri: Address: Near Coronation Bridge, Siliguri. Timings: Mon- Fri : 8:30 AM — 9:00 PM.
Jama Masjid: Address: Hill Cart Rd, Ward 6, Siliguri, West Bengal 734001.
Victory Churches Of India: Address: Middle Palash, Debidanga, P.O. Champasari, Siliguri, West Bengal 734003. Phone: 090023 66512.
Shree Shyam Mandir: Address: Ward 43, Siliguri, West Bengal 734004, Phone: 0353 254 8455. Timings: 24 hours.
Adventure Sports: Enjoy the adrenaline search.
Trekking, Mountain Biking, River Rafting, Mountaineering,Rock Climbing.
Nearby: Short time retreats
Darjeeling: Distance From Siliguri: 61.8 km, Best Time To Travel: October to December. Things To Do: Experience the jolly toy train as that is one of the most popular things to do in Darjeeling. Tea shopping can also be one of the best things to do as there is a wide variety of teas in different flavors are available. Places To Stay: Sanderling Residency & Spa, Summit Swiss Heritage Hotel & Spa , Summit Hermon Hotel & Spa , Ramada. Ideal Duration: 2–3 days. Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (69.3 km). Nearest Railway Station: Darjeeling Railway Station (1.4 km).
Guwahati: Distance From Siliguri: 451.4 km (Via NH27). Best Time To Travel: October to March. Things To Do: Boat ride at Umananda Temple, Cruise away on the Brahmaputra river, Assam state Zoo, Guwahati Planetarium, Kamakhya temple. Places To Stay: Exotic villa Homestay, Brahmaputra Jungle resort, Vivanta Guwahati. Nearest Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, 21 km . Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati railway station.
Manipur: Distance From Siliguri: 953.9 km. Best Time To Travel: October to March. Things To Do: We can visit many places in Manipur like Lokatak lake, Dzukou valley, Ima kethel Women’s market, Kangla fort. Places to stay: Loktak Aquamarine floating Homestay, Manipur House, Komberi Inn. Nearest Airport: Imphal International Airport. Nearest railway station: Dimapur (215 kms).
Gangtok: Distance From Siliguri: 113.4 km(via NH10). Best Time To Travel: March-june,September and October. Things to do: Tsomgo lake, Nathula pass, MG Marg, Himalayan Zoological Park. Places to stay: Udaan Hotels, Woodberry Hotel and spa, The Shire, The Elgin Nor-Khill, Gangtok (since 1934). Nearest Airport: Bagdora (124 kms). Nearest Railway Station: New Jailpaiguri Junction.
Shillong: Distance From Siliguri: 544.4kms. Best time to Travel: March to June. Things to do: Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls, Bara Baazar, Umiam Lake. Places to stay: Silver brook Shillong Homestay, Hotel woodland Hill stay, Windermerre Inn Shillong. Nearest Airport: Guwahati , Nearest Railway Station: Jagi Road, Guwahati Railway Station, Champarmukh Junction.
Local Business:
Agriculture and Live Stock, Power and Energy, Communication and Transportation Ports, Telecommunications, Automobile Manufacturing, Infrastruction and Construction, Electrical and Mechical Machinery,Information Technology.
Medical Emergencies:
Basus Clinic: Nandalaki Basu Sarani, College Para Siliguri HO, Siliguri — 7340010353 243 0966, 243 6436.
Neotia Getwell health care: Matigara, Behind City Centre , Siliguri — 7340100353 305 3000, 305 3030.
Heritage Hospital and Helix Diagnostics : Burdwan Road, Near Vishal Mega Market Siliguri Bazar, Siliguri — 7340050353 250 0932, 250 0933, 250 0934, 9832495976
Rangapani Cancer Hospital: 1, Vill Po Rangapani, Ps Bagdogra, Dist Darjee, Main Road Leusipakuri, Siliguri — 7344349933356081.
Anandloke Hospital and Neuroscienes Centre Pvt. Ltd.: Sevoke Road, Near 2nd Mile , Siliguri — 7340010353 254 0980, 9434006928, 8116600200, 9434328382.
Sai Hospital and Gastro Liver Clinic Pvt. Ltd.: Sevoke Road, Behind Vishal Cinema Hall, 2nd Mile Near Green View apartments, Siliguri — 7340010353 254 0091, 254 0051, 211 0410, 9434357262.