Siliguri is a beautiful city present at the foothills of the Himalayas in tea country, Siliguri boasts of scenic mountain views in addition to the surrounding beauty of wildlife parks and tea gardens.
Siliguri is a city located in West Bengal state of India. Siliguri has many nearby tourist attractions such as Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Gangtok and Bhutan. Siliguri is a perfectly good holiday destination, with sufficient things to see and do. Over the years, Siliguri has become famous for its products such as tea and timber and also an important commercial and connecting hub.
The Jaldapara National Park, situated on the banks on the Torsa river, is a prime attraction of Siliguri, the park is spread over an area of around 215 kilometers, and is comprised of forests as well as grasslands. The park is famous for its impressive population of Royal Bengal Tigers, elephants, one-horned rhinoceros, and various other species of deer.
The North Bengal Wild Animals Park, is an integral part of the Mahanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and spread out over an area of 300 hectares, this park contains a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Around 50 kilometers from Siliguri, Mirik is famed for its picturesque beauty, its pristine Sumendu Lake, and its monastery. Sumendu Lake offers fishing activities, and boat rides for tourists, which is a beautiful way to relish the breathtaking view of the hills bordering the lake on all sides.
The ISKCON Temple known as 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 ambience, this temple is a must visit for everyone.
Salugara Monastery, Siliguri
The Salugara Monastery by Tibetan Buddhist Monks and followers of Dalai Lama, the monastery is famous for the 100 feet stupa founded by the Tibetan Lama, Kalu Rinpoche.
This monastery also known as The Great International Tashi Gomang Stupa and is located just 6 km away from the main town. This monastery also contains five kinds of Buddhist relics, which attracts many tourists.
Mahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary, Siliguri