Overview

Siliguri is the major gateway after Kolkata to entry in to in Eastern Himalaya region. Politically and strategically Siliguri is very important place in Eastern India. Siliguri is surrounded by nearest neighbouring countries like Bangladesh(8km) Nepal (45km) Bhutan(156Km) and China( 190km). Bagodgra Airport is Major Airport and New Jalpaiguri Junction is Major Railway Station to enter in to in Siliguri from all other major cities from India. Siliguri also well connected to Kolkata and entire North Eastern States by Road also. Siliguri has cosmopolitan mixed cultures. People those who wanted to explore Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan , Nepal and Bangladesh they used Siliguri as their transit point for further journeys. Siliguri is fast developing into a metropolis due to its vantage point. With the opening of Nathula pass and the beginning of trade by this rote as well as for Maans Kailsh visit in china for Indian pilgrimages , Siliguri is poised to become one of the important transit point in India. Siliguri has another two Railway station one is Siliguri Town(oldest) and another is Siliguri Junction. Unesco world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway which operates from New Jalpaiguri via Siliguri Town and Siliguri Junction to Darjeeling . New Jalpaiguri Junction also connected with Dhaka in Bangladesh by International Railway route. Bengal Safari Park for wild life lovers is situated in Siliguri. People can avail Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari inside the Bengal Safari Park .