Siliguri Travel Guide - Siliguri Tours, Siliguri Tourism

Siliguri Travel Guide - Tour packages, places of tourist attractions
Commercial capital of North Bengal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Nepal, Siliguri is the major trade center for the North-East and eastern Nepal. It is a modern city but its scenic surroundings cannot be compared to any other city. Spread around the foothills of the eastern Himalayas, Siliguri is situated on the banks of the river Mahananda.



Places of attractions near to siliguri
The main national highways of the region pass through Siliguri. So, getting to Siliguri by road is quiet convenient. Bus service to Bhutan is also available from Siliguri. It is well connected to almost all important cities of the country. The airport at Bagdogra, Siliguri, is connected to Kolkatta, Delhi and Guwahati by regular flights. The main railway station New Jalpaiguri, the rail head for all trains, receives tourists from all over the country

Hotels in Siliguri
After the traveler reaches Siliguri he can take his pick from a range of luxury hotels to economy ones with all of them taking care of the travelers needs. The well-furnished rooms place most of the comforts at the traveler's feet.


Sightseeings in Siliguri

The surrounding areas of the city are very beautiful. The cluster of hill-stations around Siliguri will make any country proud. The zig-zag roads to Kalimpong or Gangtok running parallel to the River Teesta or Rangit with its rapids and falls is one of the finest stretch of landscape in the world. Another place to see is The Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary (Require Permits) and The Coronation Bridge (Sevoke Bridge) which is an important bridge of the north east.



Shopping in Siliguri

Shopping in Siliguri is fun as it is an important trade center. It is a shopper’s paradise. Traditional handicrafts or the classy malls or roadside stalls, shopping options in Siliguri are plenty. Siliguri is more of a transportation and trading center but is beautiful and interesting in its own unique way.