Siliguri, the second-largest city in West Bengal, and a stop-over for travellers heading to Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Bhutan, is situated on the banks of Mahananda River, in the Himalayan Foothills. Siliguri is a tourist destination that boasts a panoramic view of the tea gardens. The city is home to parks and sanctuaries, temples and monasteries, and a number of places to explore, making holidays here an exciting one.
A holiday in Siliguri is all about spending days visiting its popular tourist attractions which include a tea garden- Sepoy Dhura Tea Garden; parks like Madhuban Park and Surya Sen Park; temples like Sevoke Kali Mandir, Lokenath Temple, and ISKCON Temple; monasteries like Sed-Gyued Monastery and Salugara Monastery; and picnic spots like Kalijhora and Rohini. A visit to the Sevoke Coronation Bridge is a must to witness the outstanding British style of architecture; and the North Bengal Science Centre for exploring planetarium, science shows & diverse exhibits.
What’s more? Siliguri even offer experiences to the wildlife enthusiasts who could enjoy tiger sighting and other wildlife by visiting Bengal Safari Park. Also, a fun toy train jungle safari in Darjeeling Himalayan Railways that operates between Siliguri Junction and Rangtong takes you through the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. The cultural aficionados visiting Siliguri can witness the existence of multicultural ideology.
Almost every Indian festival like Durga Puja, Diwali, Chhat Puja, Laxmi Puja, and Saraswati Puja are celebrated here with great. In addition to this, Siliguri hosts Baisakhi Mela which is the oldest fair in the city held on the Bengali New Year. Being the commercial capital of the region, Siliguri is a good place offering a lot to those who love retail therapy. The bustling flea markets of Siliguri will surprise you when it comes to shopping. At the Hong Kong Market, you will be amazed by the unique, fancy and inexpensive goods; Mahabirstan is all about reasonably priced fabrics, food, and fashion accessories; Seth Srilal Market is where stores of silver jewellery can be spotted. And then there is Bidhan Market that offers something for everyone including shawls, perfumes, bags, souvenirs and a lot more.
The hotels, resorts, and guest houses in Siliguri fit every pocket, justifying every penny spent. Right from budget to luxury, the accommodation options in Siliguri offers warm hospitality with top-notch amenities and other associated services. Whether you are a backpacker or a luxury traveller, every place to stay in Siliguri ensures a comfortable and cozy stay. There are plenty of other things to do and places to visit in Siliguri suitable for tourists of all kinds. Be it a family vacation, a trip with friends or going solo, Siliguri will offer an amazing travel experience.
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