SILIGURI is one of the most important cities not only for West Bengal, but for many states of North East as well. Situated at a distance of 600 Km from Kolkata, SILIGURI is at an altitude of 400 feet above sea level. This not too high and not too low altitude ensures a perfect climate for tourist activities. The second largest city of West Bengal after Kolkata, is the gateway to Darjeeling, the the most important tourist attraction of the state. It is from New Jalpaiguri station that one catches the famous Toy Train to Darjeeling. Siliguri lies at the foot of Eastern Himalayas providing some exceptional views of the snow clad mountains. Apart from visiting pilgrimage attraction like Kali Mandir, Wildlife Attraction like Jaldapara Wildlife Park and nature attraction of Mirik hill station, tourist can indulge themselves in shopping.
Location : | 26° 92 N 75° 82 E. | |
Altitude : | 2128 m above sea level. | |
Area : | 12.77 sq. kms. | |
Climate : | Topical | |
Summer Temperature : | Minimum : | 12 °C |
Maximum : | 25 °C | |
Winter Temperature : | Minimum : | -5 °C |
Maximum: | 7 °C | |
Annual Rainfall : | 3092 mm. | |
Language : | Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, English. | |
Population : | 9, 0000 lakh (approx). | |
Famous Market : | Hong Kong Market, Bidhan Market. | |
Famous Temple : | Iskon & Purana Mondir. | |
Famous Restruent : | Orbit, Sorovar. | |
Deluxe Hotels : | Sorovar, Cindrella, Orbit. | |
Forigen Money Exchange : | HAPPY JOURNEY TOURISM (M) 94748-76993 | |
Govt. Banks : | S.B.I, C.B.I, U.B.I, I.O.B & Others. | |
Cinema Hall : | Inox, Cinemax |