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Siliguri
A sub-divisional town of Darjeeling
district, is perhaps the most important in the entire North-East India.
Well connected with Air, Road and Rail to almost all the important Indian
cities, siliguri is basically a launching ground for the travelers to
explore North Bengal and Sikkim. Siliguri
is also the gateway to Bhutan through the Dooars. Direct road connection
to Bhutan and Nepal and other North-Eastern states has prompted Siliguri
to become a buzzing modern international trade center.
Although Siliguri is a typical modern city, its scenic
surroundings are hardly comparable to any other cities of India. A half
an hour journey from Siliguri to any direction reaches deep into the natural
environments. With Mahananda and Balasan River flowing through it, siliguri
is not deprived of natural beauty.
The distinct view of snowy range of Mount Kunchenjungha on a clear day
is very attractive. Siliguri offers several options for day visitors.
Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary, Shorea-forest recreation center, Sevok
Coronation Bridge, Madhuban Nature Park, Panighata are some of the major
tourist spots lying with 25kms radius from Siliguri.
Getting to Siliguri:
Air: Bagdogra, the nearest airport, is only 15Km from Siliguri.
It has direct daily air link with Calcutta (now Kolkata), Delhi and Guwahati.
Presently Jet Airways and Indian Airlines are operating flights on regular
basis from Bagdogra
Rail: Siliguri is the junction of NorthEast frontier Railway Grid. New
Jalpaiguri, popularly known as NJP is the one of the most important rail
station of North east and just 4 km from Siliguri. NJP is connected with
direct trains from New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore etc.
Road:
Siliguri is 650km from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal,
760kms from Khatmandu, the Capital of Nepal
350Kms from Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
Siliguri to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is 120Kms
Hotel accommodation in Siliguri:
There are more than 100 hotels in Siliguri to satisfy the growing demands
of the tourists. However, naturebeyond has selected few hotels for its
valued clients.
Hotel Cindrella
Hotel Sinclairs
Viramma Resorts
Hotel Vinayak
Hotel Dolly Inn
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