Siliguri is a city in the state of West Bengal. Siliguri is the third-largest urban population in West Bengal. Siliguri is bounded by four international borders, including China, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. Siliguri is known as the gateway to Northeast India. Siliguri is the twin city of Jalpaiguri. Siliguri is also famous for its products like tea and wood and also for being an important commercial and connecting hub. Siliguri is located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Siliguri is the largest and fastest-growing city in Eastern India. Siliguri is an important and popular tourist destination in West Bengal. This is a beautiful place for a nature lover.
Visiting place in Siliguri
Salugara Monastery
Salugara Monastery
Salugara Monastery is established by Tibetan Buddhist monks and followers of the Dalai Lama. The monastery is famous for the 100-foot stupa founded by the Tibetan Lama, Kalu Rinpoche. The monastery is also known internationally as the Tashi Gomang Stupa. The monastery also houses five types of Buddhist relics. This is a Buddhist temple.
Bengal Safari
Bengal Safari
The Bengal Safari was inaugurated on January 21, 2016. Siliguri is the only safari park in the state of West Bengal. The main purpose of the safari was to promote, conserve and raise awareness about wildlife conservation. Bengal Safari is also officially known as North Bengal Wild Animals Park. The park is primarily a natural habitat for sal and its associated species.
Coronation Bridge
The Coronation Bridge is also known as the Sevoke Bridge. The bridge is located around the river Teesta. The foundation stone of the bridge was laid in 1937 by the then Governor of Bengal, John Anderson. It was named to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. At the entrance of this bridge, there is a statue of two tigers which is why the locals call this bridge Blackpool. The bridge is an incredible example of Roman architecture-inspired architecture.
Chilapata Forest
Chilapata Forest
There is a dense forest near Jaldapara National Park in Chilapata One Doors. Creates an elephant corridor between the national park and Buxa Tiger Reserve. Attractions in this forest include the ruined castles of the Null kings, Tonga rides, and boating on the Banaya River. During a hunting expedition around Chilapata Forest in 1892-1904, the Maharaja of Cooch Behar killed a rhino.
Hong Kong Market
Hong Kong Market
The Hong Kong market is stocked with imported goods and apparel and gadgets of international brands. The Hong Kong market is located on Hill Cart Road where goods imported from other Asian countries such as Thailand and Nepal are distributed.
