An
ideal place Siliguri is our next target for holidays in India. Siliguri is the
station connects North East India to rest India hence its having huge value in
history. Siliguri city comes under Darjeeling region, West Bengal also known as
trade center of North Bengal neighboring with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and
Mynamar countries.
View
of Himalayan from Siliguri makes is special destination. It is the gateway to
countless hill stations in northeast region of India. Big hill areas such as
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Mirik, Gangtok and Kurseong are closer to Siliguri. Siliguri
is having religious spots as well as natural locations where travelers can
attain.
Today
Siliguri is named as fastest developing city of northeast having huge
plantations of tea. Climate of Siliguri is cool all the time, which helps the Tea
plants to grow faster comparing to other hill areas of India. Two known rivers Mahananda
and Balasan flow through Siliguri having loads of natural beauty scenes.
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Siliguri
city is also famous for Indian forces military bases. Indian forces such as SSB
(Shashatra Seema Bal), CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), the Assam Rifles
and the BSF (Border Security Force) are having base in Siliguri areas.
Local
people of Siliguri are Indian, though many foreign visitors are shifted to Siliguri
town. People love playing soccer in Siliguri as its favorite game of
localities. Many tournaments are played in Kanchenjunga Stadium, which is close
to Siliguri.
Northeast
India is popular for Tea plantations and Siliguri is one of them. However,
tourism and timber are few other big trades of Siliguri. Visitors can buy the
Chinese goods from city, which are comparatively less in price and best in
quality.
Voyagers
from around the world are attaining to Siliguri at several intervals. The
scenic view and beauty of town attracts the travelers throughout the year. Best
scenery is view of Kanchenjunga peak from peak point of town. Loads of tourist
destinations like SFRC (Shorea-forest recreation center), MNP (Madhuban Nature
Park) and CWS (Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary) are available for voyagers in
North East India.
Voyagers Spots of
Siliguri:
Coronation Bridge: also
identified as Sevoke Coronation Bridge is first place constructed in 1930 on Teesta
River. View of Teesta River and Rangeet
River from the bridge gives diverse feelings to voyagers. Attaining to bridge
allow travelers to visit Sevokeswari Kali Mandir that is one more religious
tourist place.
Science City: referred
as NBSC (North Bengal Science Centre) is second tourist place giving ample of
knowledge of science. Visitors have to reach northern suburbs of Matigara to
reach Science city.
Madhuban Park: other
location is Madhuban Park positioned outskirts of City Siliguri established by
Indian Army. Madhuban Park is best picnic spot of West Bengal allowing view of
amazing natural beauty of northeast areas.
Surya Sen Park: list
of tourist spots of Siliguri include Surya Sen garden popular as gathering spot
for local public. Park is placed at Mahakal Pally close to city Siliguri. Place
having facilities for entertainment in Siliguri is Surya Sen Park.
Umrao Singh Boat Club: people
love boating can attain to Umrao Singh Boat Club managed by Indian Army. Here
travelers will get different kinds of boats, which give different feeling
during boating.
MWWS (Mahananda Weir
Wildlife Sanctuary): located amid Teesta and Mahananda Rivers
is next tourist attraction. Park is spread in huge area having vast and dense forestland.
ISKCON Temple: ISKCON
group is having temples all over the world and Siliguri is in the list of their
temples. ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) is the group
working for Hare Krishna Movement. This group constructs the amazing designed
temples in various cities of world. Attaining ISKCON temple will refresh the
voyagers and give mental peace.
Kali Mandir: another
location is Sevokeshwari Kali Temple, which is very old shrine placed nearby Coronation
Bridge. Idol of Mata Durga is placed in form of Maha Kali in the temple.
Salugara Monastery: Finally
yet importantly, holiday spot is sacred Buddhist Salugara Monastery. Founded by
monks of Tibetan Buddhist Association is top place to visit. Followers of
religious Guru Dalai Lama from Tibet are attaining to this monetary frequently.
Savin Kingdom: one
more is Savin Kingdom located close to Siliguri City is popular for scenic view
of tranquil tea farms.
Attaining to Siliguri:
From
Kolkata its 588 kms, from Lucknow its 973 kms, from Kanpur its 1035 kms, from Nagpur
its 1431 kms, and from Delhi its 1475 kms away.
By Train:
closest known railway station is New Jalpaiguri located only distance of 8 kms.
Train to Jalpaiguri is available from many major cities of India such as Delhi
and Mumbai. Trains for Jalpaiguri are accessible from Dhupguri, Danapur, Kishanganj,
Katihar Jn, Malda, Alipur Duar, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Jhajha, Kamakhya, Puri, Ranchi,
Sealdah, and Yesvantpur Jn.
By Air: Siliguri
is having domestic airport placed at Bagdogra. Distance of airport and Siliguri
is only 12 kms and flights for Siliguri are available from Kolkata, Delhi and
Mumbai.
By Bus: state
buses are handy offering service to Siliguri. However, bus services are limited
to West Bengal state of India so voyagers might get little difficult to reach
Siliguri.
