Travel Guide From Surya Grand Siliguri
Placed on the eastern foothills of the majestic Himalayan region, Siliguri is one of the most happening places in North Bengal. With a stretch of 22km of land, the city of Siliguri corridor acts as a gateway to northeast India. This has allowed the city to be recognized as the commercial and Tourism Hub in North Bengal.
Siliguri also acts as the junction point towards some of the popular hill stations such as Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kalimpong. The city is easily connected with the rest of the country through various modes of transportation making it one of the must-visit places in North Bengal.
With an abundance of natural beauty, rich wildlife and various sightseeing options Darjeeling has been one of the popular hill stations of North Bengal. Situated at a distance of 62 km from the city of Siliguri, Darjeeling has been one of the prominent parts of the British East India Company which can be witnessed through iconic monuments and building structures built during the Colonial era.
Apart from it the hill station is also famous for its food and rich culture with Darjeeling Tea awarded with GI tag and is the first of its kind.
Situated on the way to Darjeeling from Siliguri, Mirik is a beautiful town that flaunts its beauty with lush tea gardens, pleasant weather and diverse landscapes. With an elevation of 1,495 m and surrounded by beautiful valleys lies one of the largest lakes of North Bengal, Sumendu Lake or Mirik Lake. Spread across 1.25 km in length the lake offers numerous activities and has been one of the major tourist attractions of this place.
Perched on the foothills of Himalayan region Kalimpong has been emerged as one of the popular tourist destinations of North Bengal. With an altitude of 1300m, the city offers some of the best views of the Himalayan region and holds diverse topography ranging from the Darjeeling Himalayas to the dense forests of Dooars.
Located at a distance of 67 km from the city of Siliguri, Kalimpong is one of the prominent hill stations of North Bengal that boasts sits beauty with ancient monasteries, old age churches and numerous sightseeing places making it a must-visit place near Siliguri.
The capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok is among the most preferred tourist destinations in northeast India. Situated on the eastern ridges of the majestic Himalayas, the city of Gangtok shares an interstate boundary with West Bengal and is among the most populated cities of Sikkim. Situated at a distance of 112 km from Siliguri, the city flaunts its beauty with breathtaking views of the Himalayas, ancient Dzongs and multiple activities to indulge in.
Situated at a distance of 90 m from the city of Siliguri Namchi is one of the most popular tourist destinations. With an elevation of 1,675m, the place is home to numerous sightseeing destinations and temples that have made the valley stand out from the rest of its nearby cities. With adequate transportation routes and easy accessibility Namchi is one of the beautiful places in Sikkim that can be reached within a few hours of journey from Siliguri.
Home to a gigantic 130-high Buddha statue, Ravangla has multiple tourist attractions sites that have made it one of the popular hill stations of North Bengal. Situated at a distance of 115 km from the city of Siliguri, the place is also popular for its rich wildlife and pleasant weather that serves as home to both native and migratory birds making it an ideal place for bird watching.
With a distance of 125 km from Siliguri, Pelling stands out as the best tourist destination in Sikkim after Gangtok. The place offers numerous attractions sites along with multiple activities to indulge in making it a perfect place for tourism. Sangachoeling Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins and Rimbi Waterfall are some of the popular sights of this region.
Dooars is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit near Siliguri located at a distance of 63 km. Spread across 880 sq km of land; Dooars offers a diverse topography that extends from the hills of Kalimpong to the northern part of Assam along with an international boundary with Bhutan. Known for its rich culture and wildlife the region has emerged as one of the best places for tourists.
Lataguri, Jaigaon, Gorubathan, Coochbehar, Alipurduar, Suntalekhola, Samsing, Bindu, Jayanti and Rajabhatkhawa are some of the popular places to visit in Dooars.
