Siliguri is a city in the northeast Indian state of West Bengal. It sits in the foothills of the Himalayas, surrounded by tea gardens. It’s home to the North Bengal Science Centre, with its digital planetarium and model T. rex. To the east is leafy Surya Sen Park, named after an independence activist, and the huge, white-domed ISKCON Temple. Farther north, the Salugara Monastery is a colorful Buddhist shrine.
Siliguri is a major tier-II city in West Bengal. It forms Twin Cities with the neighboring district capital of Jalpaiguri. The city spans areas of the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts 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 and the Teesta River at the foothills of the Himalayas Siliguri is the third largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after kolkata and Asansol.
It also connects the North-East with mainland India. Located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, Siliguri is a significant trading and transportation hub.
1. Salugara Monastery
The monastery is famous for the 100 feet stupa founded by the Tibetan Lama, Kalu Rinpoche. This monastery is known as The Great International Tashi Gomang Stupa and is situated just 6 km away from the main town.
2. ISKCON Temple, Siliguri
Also known as Sri Sri Radha Madhav Sundar Mandir, this temple was built by ISKCON, which stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. With a grand temple, beautiful campus and soothing ambiance, this temple is a must-visit for everyone.
3. Mahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated between Mahananda and Teesta River, this vast expanse of forest lands is home to rare mountain goats, Cheetal, barking dears, fishing cat, sambar, tiger, elephant and Indian bison and migratory birds.
4. The Science City
Science City Kolkata is a science park and science park in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is the largest science center in Asia containing a science museum, science park and auditoriums. It is managed by the National council of Science Museum (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is located at the crossing of Eastern Metropolitan Bypass and J. B. S. Haldane Avenue (Parama Island) in East Topsia Saroj Ghose, the first director general of NCSM, is credited with having conceptualized this center in 1997.
5. Dudhia
Just on the outskirts of Siliguri, Dudhia is a beautiful small town which also offers accommodation facilities.
6. Sevoke Kali Mandir
An ancient temple on Teesta banks, close to the Coronation Bridge, the temple is home to Goddess Kali.
7. Coronation Bridge
The Coronation Bridge located at a distance of about 20 kilometers from the city, offers a breathtaking view of the lush greenery and was constructed mainly to connect Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. The Coronation Bridge is named National Highway 31 and is also considered to be the lifeline between Kalimpong, Nathula and Gangtok, because of the accessibility it provides. It is located close to the Sevokeswari Kali Mandir in Siliguri and visitors en-route to Sikkim or Darjeeling often take a few minutes to admire the scenic beauty around the bridge.
8. Madhuban Park
Founded by Indian Army Madhuban Park is a spectacular park located in the outskirts of Siliguri. The park serves as an ideal picnic spot. The lush green surroundings of Sukna Forest offer a cool climate and serene ambiance.
9. Savin Kingdom
This amusement park is nestled among spacious and serene tea farms and it offers many rides and a playground for children.
10. Hong Kong Market
The Hong Kong Market is well known all across Siliguri for stocking imported goods and international brands of apparel and gadgets. The shopping arcade also houses restaurants and confectioners, and shoppers bargain a great deal here to buy products at super cheap prices. you can burgeoning also when want to buy any products.
11. Chilapata Forest
The Chilapata Forest is a dense forest rich in wildlife, which forms an elephant corridor between the Jaldapara National Park and the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Sighting of rhinos is rare in the forests.
12. Kanchenjunga Stadium
A multi-purpose stadium used primarily for cricket and football matches, the Kanchenjunga Stadium was built in 1969. The stadium has a seating capacity of 45,000 people and can conduct day and night matches.
13. Dreamland Amusement Park
A water park was recently added to the amusement Park, and boasts of having facilities that meet international standards. One can also find fast food chains and ice cream parlors in the region.
14. Tea Garden
When you are in Siliguri, you should take a walk down the resplendent tea gardens. You can watch the workers at work- sowing, reaping or harvesting, depending on the season that you are visiting. And if you want you can also purchase some to take back home with you. they will provide you best tea which one famous in Siliguri.
15. Suryasen Park
The highlight of the park is the grand bust of the great freedom fighter Surya Sen which is installed in the heart of the park. Boasting of rows and rows of flower beds, sparkling fountains and neatly manicured pathways, The park also holds an exhibition on alternative energy frequented which is visited by hundreds of enthusiasts. Besides the fountains and the green carpeted lawns, you can also see River Mahanadi flowing through it.
