Siliguri

The gateway to the North Bengal and other north eastern states, Siliguri is a very important city in the Darjeeling District, West Bengal. Serving as the connector between the southern and northern part of the state of West Bengal, Siliguri is a crucial commercial city. Located at the foot of the easter Himalayas, Siliguri is situated on the banks of the Mahananda River. The ever busy Siliguri City is also an important educational and transportation center.

The most indispensable thing about Siliguri is that you have touch down the city in order to visit your favorite destinations like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Lava and Gangtok. The place is a very convenient base and well served with quality hotels and modern market complexes. The Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus and the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station connects the city with other parts of the state and country. The Bagdogra Airport also runs important domestic flights. In Siliguri one can roam around the Hongkong Market, Kanchenjunga Stadium and the newly constructed shopping malls. The most frequented tourist places around the city are:-

• Sandakphu
• Phalut
• Jayanti
• Takdlas
• Darjeeling
• Kurseong
• Kalimpong
• Sikkim
• Bhutan
• Nepal
• Dooars
• Jaldapara
• Gajaldoba Teesta Project
• Bhutan Ghat
• Buxa Fort
• RajaBhat Khawa
• Mirik
• Lava
• Lolegaon
• Rishap
• Gorumara
• Rasik Bil
• Mopong

The highways starting from Siliguri leading to these beautiful places are well maintained to give you a pleasing journey. It will be a smooth journey from the foot of the hills to the lap of the Himalayas.