PLACES TO VISIT IN SILIGURI

  PLACES TO VISIT IN SILIGURI

So coronavirus had its effect on us all, the lonely quarantines, the frustrating pay cuts, the tragic RIP's has ripped our worlds apart. But there is always hope and things have returned back to better positons. You have made a good plan to spend some days in the pristine mountain air, be soaked in natural beauty and revitalize yourself. But why Siliguri when there could be so many other possible alternatives? India is richly blessed with hill stations and natural beauty. But if you consider visiting Siliguri during the coming holidays then you have landed at the right place. Siliguri itself is so beautiful that once you board down the train or flight, the first thing that comes to your mind is to settle here forever. You could roam the streets and meet the friendly locals. There will be no dearth of consumer products which you find anywhere else in India so donot worry about having to carry a large baggage full of supplies. Language won't be an issue either because you can freely use Hindi and English here, to know Bengali would be an added advantage but it is not a must. However, this blog is to give you a list of all the incredible places you could visit in Siliguri and have a memorable time together. 

BEST TIME TO VISIT SILIGURI

Siliguri is a place where you would want to return again and again so there is no such best time to visit Siliguri but winter season from October to February is the best time followed by the summer season from March to June and the Monsoon months only add to the beauty of the mountains but sightseeing may be difficult due to rains especially if you are on a short trip.

SILIGURI SIGHT SEEING PLACES: 

What could be better than a romantic trip with the love of your life in the lap of mountains. Siliguri is the corridor to Eastern India. But even if you are single, explore the Siliguri natural beauty and resolve to revisit this place with your love next time. 

BENGAL SAFARI

Let an adventurous journey begin with adventure, go to Bengal Safari and be lost in lush green forests where the Royal Bengal Tiger still roams free. This place is open everyday from 9 am to 5 pm except on Mondays. You could visit their official website and book your ticket online as well. The tiger safari and leopard safari duration are only 15 minutes each. There is also a herbivore safari of 20 minutes where you make friends with barking deer, swamp deer and many more elegant and energetic grass eaters. Meet the Himalayan Black bear in about 15 minutes. You could also enjoy watching the ferocious gharials and crocodiles. A heaven for bird lovers, there is also a safari for them and another safari for cats. You could also ride elephants here. If you have kids then they will remember this journey even when they grow up and revisit the place with their future partners and kids. If you don't have kids then consider turning up with them again once you are blessed with kids. These are the most beautiful places in Siliguri. 

SALUGARA MONASTERY

Buddhism originated in India and spread across the world. The Himalayas are one of the few places in India where you can still find Buddhist monasteries. In the outskirts of the busy and vibrant city of Siliguri lies a quiet and pristine village called Salugara. A Tibetan monk called Kalu Rimpoche set up this monastery which housed a 100 foot stupa highly revered by the Buddhist for it has the five relics of Buddhism. Have a quick trip around, the walls have colourful depictions of the Buddha meditating which is pleasing to the eyes and pleasing to the soul are the wooden floor polished and spread with mats for devotees to pray, all this housed at the height of the Himalayas are one of the best places to visit in Siliguri. 

CORONATION BRIDGE

20 km drive from the city and India reveals her past. In 1937 when King George VI and Elizabeth were crowned then this bridge was built to commemorate this event. The blue sparkle of the Teesta river and the magnificent Roman architecture come together to make every beholder admire. Locally called the Bagh pul, there are two tigers at one of the entrances to the bridge. These are some of the best Siliguri sightseeing places. 

KALI TEMPLE

Now that you have visited the Coronation Bridge take a short drive and visit the Kali temple. The temple is very ancient with the Hindu diety Kali to worship. You could also called it Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir and is 26 km away from Siliguri. There is a grand procession during Navratri and Durga puja so do try to visit Siliguri during these times. Do visit this temple if you love mythology and nature blending into one as the splendid Teesta river and the majestic Kanchenjunga bridge are places to behold from this temple. These are places in Siliguri to visit for couples. 

MAHANANDA WILDLIFE

Taking you to the best places to visit in Siliguri, this is another conserved forest just 30 min away from Siliguri. Both Mahananda and Teesta rivers surround it. One of the most beautiful places in Siliguri with lush green meadows, snow capped mountains and exotic species for company, it is a fairyland more than a Siliguri tourist place. 

SEPOY DHURA TEA GARDEN

Darjeeling tea is famous in India so it is not possible to reach so close to Darjeeling but not smell the aroma of fresh tea leaves plucked right from the bushes. The plantation workers in bright dresses do work very hard but their faces are not bereft of smiles. It is great to know how the famous Darjeeling tea is processed by witnessing the work firsthand. It is only a 40 minutes ride from the hustle of bustle of the vibrant Siliguri city life. Do not miss out this sight seeing place in Siliguri. 

NORTH BENGAL SCIENCE CENTRE

Consider imagining the mysteries of the universe in the calm and energy of a Siliguri. The government has set up a science centre here. There is a digital planetarium, a mobile science exhibition, a part and a life science centre to name a few attractions of Siliguri. Do not miss out these places to see in Siliguri.

SAVIN KINGDOM

So we had a lot of places to see in Siliguri, but now is the time for some amusement. Kids and adults both love amusement parks but an amusement park while on nature tourism is like a cherry on top. There are rides like Break dance, Swing chair, Dashing cars and Monorail but you visit the place yourself to get and idea of all that is possible here. And do not forget to eat a lot of vegetarian and Bengali food and enjoy the banquet as well. You could also book your own resort here. Great, isn't it? These are the best tourist places to visit in Siliguri.

DREAMLAND AMUSEMENT PARK

Roller costers, cups and saucers, birds and rabbits and what not in this 25 acre park which will be your kid's dream come true. You will feel your inner childhood return again. A great day enjoying rides makes you hungry so a restaurant gives you delicious food right inside the park. 

. HONG KONG MARKET

International products are the speciality of this market from bags to shoes to clothes, your shopping will find its ultimate market. Thought the products are imported, they are also fairly priced so it is pocket friendly as well. 

ISKCON TEMPLE

We have visited so many temples but ISKCON  is an international body with its headquarters in Mayapur, West Bengal. It is open to the Hindus and the non-Hindus alike and aims at spreading Krishna consciousness all over the world. Many of us have visted the ISKCON temple at our own cities but do visit the Siliguri temple. Krishna, the Lord of nature, must be worshipped in the lap of nature. 

Every corner of Siliguri is full of unexpected and incredible delights. You might wish you were born as a native in this Himalayan district. So do hire a car or a bike and take that wrong turn and you will be pleased to meet whatever you see. These are some of the tourist places in Siliguri but every corner of Siliguri is worth being toured, every street and every locality so do start this incredible journey and visit the unexplored places in Siliguri besides the tourist attractions.