Places to See in Siliguri

One of the well-known city of West Bengal, Siliguri has turned out to be an important center of trade and commerce. Blessed with the bounty of nature, Siliguri has maintained a perfect balance between its industrial estates and ecology of the region.

The city of Siliguri attracts many tourists from far and wide. Being an important nerve center of all kinds of activities related to the trade and commerce of the region, Siliguri is always thronged by many visitors who are overwhelmed at the natural and scenic beauty of the place. Siliguri also boasts of many shopping malls that are famous for the variety of foreign goods. The beautiful city of Siliguri can be best described as the shoppers' paradise.

Amidst the picturesque landscape of the exotic mountain ranges of the great Himalayas, Siliguri has many places of tourist interest.

Siliguri City The city of Siliguri is very well planned. Siliguri is endowed with the natural scenic beauty that adds to the grace of the place. One can see the white snow clad mountain peaks of the great Himalayan Ranges from Siliguri. The pleasant weather of Siliguri attracts numerous tourists all over the year

Kanchanjunga Stadium

The Kanchanjunga Stadium of Siliguri hosts many district, state, national and international level competitions. Spread over a huge area, the Kanchanjunga Stadium draws many tourists

Hong Kong Market

One of the major place of tourist attraction, the Hong Kong Market of Siliguri is a well known shopping complex of the region that draws several tourist who are absolutely thrilled at the variety of commodities that are sold at very reasonable

Jaldapara

124kms away from Siliguri, this wild life sanctuary is home to rare one-horned rhino and many other species of animals and birds. With the beautiful river Torsa running through the forest, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Siliguri.

Garumara

This is also another Wild Life Sanctuary only 87kms away from Siliguri. A variety of species of animals and birds are found here.

Coochbehar

Lying close to Siliguri, Coochbehar was once a princely state. Beautiful palaces, lakes and temples still exist with an old-world charm.

Mirik

Some 100kms away from Siliguri, this is a picturesque hill resort.

Kalijhora

The scenic spot of Kalijhora lies 27kms away from Siliguri Along the river Teesta.

Mahananda Weir Sukna

This is also a wild life sanctuary close to Siliguri.

Mongpong

The journey starts from Coronation Bridge. The first stop on the Dooars express, Mongpong, is a destination in its own right. Trek through the virgin forests or let the serpentine mud tracks vanishing into the deep woods beckon you on a voyage of discovery. And while you are at it let the moisture laden cool breeze with the fragrance of the forest uplift you.

Malbazar
At a distance of 40 km from Siliguri and 65 km from Jalpaiguri, Malbazar is one of the most important towns in Dooars. It is famous for its tea gardens and scenic spots and as a base of starting package tours to the hills and other places around. The Siliguri-Alipurduar broad gauge intercity express passes through Malbazar. This is one of the most beautiful train rides anywhere.

Suntalekhola

One can find here rare one-horned rhinoceros, the mighty bison, leopard, spotted deer, sambar, hog deer, reptiles, huge wild tuskers, wild boars and the rarest variety of animals and birds including plenty of peacocks. Elephant safaris through the Jaldapara forest in search of wild animals, is a memorable experience. Numerous watch towers here allow you to take a real close look at wildlife. Moreover the scintillating light and sound show at Jaldapara guest house adds a wild thrill to your trip.

Murti

Located beside the Murti river, this place has a lovely forest resort. With the nature's generosity at its best, the small village of Murti, by the side of the rivulet Murti, is a desired winter picnic spot for local residents.

Chapramari

The Chapramari forest, also a wildlife sanctuary, is located near the NH31 connecting the north-east with the rest of India. Chapramari is famous for its Elephant population. It is quite close to the Gorumara National Park.

Samsing

At a distance of 82 km from Siliguri, it takes about 3 hours to reach Samsing from Siliguri through the most picturesque landscape. Beside Jaldhaka river, it is famous for it's scenic beauty, orange plantations and forest resort.

Jaldhaka

All around is a forest so deep and so green, it radiates an ethereal energy. Some of the roads here are so quiet that you can hear the crickets and birds distinctly even at 10 in the morning. Walking around here is a great experience as there is beauty hidden around in every corner.

Toto Para
A small village on the bank of the river Torsha near the Bhutan border, famous for the Dooars aboriginals - the Totos. Totos are one of the most primitive tribes in the world. Totopara is the only place where the Totos live.

Rajabhatkhawa

Rajabhatkhawa is a small town situated just outside the Buxa Tiger Reserve in the Jalpaiguri district. It is known for its natural beauty, surrounded by forests. It is attractive in its own way for its nature information centre.