Siliguri

Famous for its tea, transport, tourism and timber, Siliguri is located about 80 kilometres from Darjeeling. This picturesque plains town lies on the banks of Mahananda River and the foothills of Himalayas. The hill station’s markets—Sevoke and Bidhan Road—are buzzing with travellers throughout the year. If you are planning a day trip around Darjeeling, you must include Siliguri in your itinerary for its Salugara Monastery, Surya Sen Park, and time your trip to catch one of the town’s famous fairs— Boishakhi Mela, Hosto Shilpo Mela, Book Fair and Lexpo Fair. Perched at an elevation of 2,113 feet, Siliguri is the major transit point for air, road and rail traffic to the neighbouring countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.