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High Season : Oct - Mar

15 - 25℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

25 - 35℃

Nearest Airport -IXB

Bagdogra

Nearest Train Stations -NJP

New Jalpaiguri

History

Sailen Debnath, a famous scholar in Terai and Dooars, believes that the word "Siliguri" means a pile of pebbles or stones. Until the 19th century, the area was also known as Shilchaguri. The Sikkim Kingdom was originally a small farm and later ruled Siliguri until the Kingdom of Nepal's influence in the area. The Nepalese government brought the settlements of Kirati and Nepalese Lepucha to the area. The area currently covered by Siliguri is the southernmost edge of the Sikkim Kingdom, which belongs to the Trans-Morang Zone, which is the intersection of the eastern and western parts of Morang, until the rise of expansion in Nepal. The Bhutanese and Sikkim people use the Pansi Doa River Port, located south of Siliguri, to transport goods and establish trade relations with the mainland. After the British occupied Darjeeling in 1835, Siliguri developed from the status of an agricultural village into a small town and then occupied the entire Duar and Kalimpong areas in 1865. The railway in northeastern India was expanded by the British East India Company to expand the importance of Siliguri in the region. After India's independence and partition, Siliguri became a transit point and an extremely important strategic location. This also led to the formation of the "Siliguri Corridor" after Bangladesh was partitioned by India and Pakistan in 1947.

Facts & Culture

Siliguri is the gateway to Northeast India and it is not only vital for West Bengal. It is located on the edge of Terai at the foot of the Himalayas, showing tourists the picturesque landscape of the Himalayas and establishing its charm for tourists. The whole area is famous for its three teas, forests, and tourism. There are forty-five tea gardens distributed into subdivisions. Two important adjacent areas, the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and the Baikunthapur Forest have made a great contribution to the city's microclimate. Siliguri has the best communications network in the region. From parks and refuges to tea plantations and monasteries, Siliguri can always impress you. One of the most popular tourist attractions near Siliguri is the Salugara Monastery. It is a sacred place for Buddhists and an ideal place for meditation. You will encounter animals such as tigers, alligators, clouded leopards, and Himalayan black bears. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. It is one of the best in West Bengal, and for the right reasons. Sepoy Dhura Tea Garden is one of the best attractions in Siliguri. A charming little village on the banks of the Barasan River. It is surrounded by tea gardens, which is an excellent backdrop for taking pictures. Another popular attraction in Siliguri is the Coronation Bridge. Sed Gyued Monastery is a monastery with a bit of history, which was only rebuilt after being destroyed by the Chinese army many years ago. In Siliguri, you must go shopping in the Hong Kong market. The oldest bazaar in Siliguri is the Baishakhi Mela, which is celebrated during the Bengal New Year. Other big high-profile fairs are fairs like Hosto Shilpo mela or craft fair, book fair, and Lexpo fair.