<p style="text-align: justify;">Siliguri is the third largest city in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It enjoys the highest literacy rate in the state.The city is a hub of various businesses and shopping malls. Siliguri is famous for tea, transport, tourism, and transport. Tourists visiting Sikkim and North East visit Siliguri for break journey tours. Siliguri hotels offer good hospitality at a reasonable rate. SIliguri has its own railway station, but you can reach here through New Jalpaiguri as well. The bus stand is located on the Hill Cart road which is also called Tenzing Norgay road. Buses from Kolkata regularly arrive at Siliguri. Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available in the city for commuting. Siliguri is also a cultural town. Durga Puja, Chhath, Diwali, etc. are celebrated here with a lot of fervor. In winters, a fashion week is celebrated. Several fairs and carnivals are celebrated in Siliguri through the year, such as the book fair and BoishakhiMela. The city also has music schools, clubs, and theaters. It also has an astronomy club. Siliguri is a vibrant city and it is fast developing. Since most of the people here operate businesses, the city is a trade center as well. You can enjoy your stay here and explore various tourist attractions at our own place. Hotels in Siliguri are available under budget as well as luxury ranges. Hence, you can choose an accommodation according to your preferences and suitability.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are a number of places of tourist attractions in Siliguri. Foremost among them is the Salugara Monastery. It signifies the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Sevoke Kali Mandir is situated about 25 km from Siliguri, near the Coronation Bridge. Devotees come to this place to seek blessings in large numbers. Iskcon Temple is the site of worship of Lord Krishna. The Tea Gardens of Dagapur are also worth your visit as they offer a nice view. There is another Tibetan establishment called the Kalchakra Monastery at Salugara, about 7 km from Siliguri on the way to Sevoke. Dudhia is a spot on Siliguri-Mirik highway and it is good for excursion and long drive. Science City at Matigara is also a place worth visiting. It has a museum and a planetarium as well. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Sukna. This is a favorite place to spot elephants and peacocks. It is not open during the monsoons and operates between September 16 to July 14. Vehicle on rent are available at this spot for your safari. You can also indulge in some shopping of the handicrafts items at Siliguri street bazaars. You can also try some cuisines in the momogali. The airport closest to Siliguri is in Bagdogra. It is about 14 km. You can find many hotels in Siliguri near the airport as well. It takes a couple of days to explore the place. Darjeeling too can be explored on the same trip.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Author Bio:</strong> Anjali is a travel enthusiast and loves sharing her travel experiences. This is she writes about Siliguri hotels, third largest city in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal.</p>

Siliguri — The Gateway To North East, Sikkim And Bhutan
