How to Reach Siliguri?

By Air : Bagdogra airport is 12 km west of Siliguri and is connected to Delhi, Guwahati and Calcutta by regular flights. The border of Nepal-Paniktanki is only an hour away. Permits to Sikkim can be obtained here.

By Rail : New Jalpaiguri/Siliguri Junction stations at the base of the Darjeeling Hill areas have direct railway connections with Calcutta, Mumbai, Guwahati, Madras, Lucknow, and Delhi.

By Road : Buses between Siliguri and Kolkata are frequent.

Best Time to Visit Siliguri

The best time to visit Siliguri would be in the months from March to mid-June and also from October to December.

Things to do in Siliguri

More often than not Siliguri is visited because it is either a business town or you are on your way further into the higher reaches of the state. But that does not mean that there are not enough things to do in Siliguri.There are!

The science centre is interesting for the science geek and if you are spiritually inclined the two lovely monasteries in the surroundings are peaceful and tranquil. Wildlife enthusiasts will have a chance to some game at the nearby Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. Shop for some bamboo handicrafts before going home.

Places Near Siliguri

There is no as such tourist attraction near Siliguri. But if you want to have a break from this place then strike out into the surrounding countryside and discover the simple pleasures of rural India. Just outside the town limits, the paddy greens that were so elusive in the rumbling train are yours to see, touch and explore.