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A sub-divisional town of Darjeeling district, is perhaps
the most important in the entire North-East India. Well connected with Air, Road
and Rail to almost all the important Indian cities, Siliguri is basically a launching
ground for the travelers to explore North Bengal and
Sikkim. Siliguri is also the gateway to Bhutan through the Dooars. Direct road connection
to Bhutan and Nepal and other North-Eastern states has prompted Siliguri to become
a buzzing modern international trade center.
Although Siliguri is a typical modern city, its scenic surroundings are hardly comparable
to any other cities of India. A half an hour journey from Siliguri to any direction
reaches deep into the natural environments. With Mahananda and Balason River flowing
through it, Siliguri is not deprived of natural  beauty. The distinct view of snowy range of Mount
Kunchenjungha on a clear day is very attractive. Siliguri offers several options
for day visitors. Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary, Shorea-forest recreation center,
Sevok Coronation Bridge, Madhuban Nature Park, Panighata are some of the major tourist
spots lying with 25kms radius from Siliguri.
Getting to Siliguri:
Air: Bagdogra, the nearest airport, is only 15Km from Siliguri. It has direct
daily air link with Calcutta (now Kolkata), Delhi and Guwahati. Presently Jet Airways
and Indian Airlines are operating flights on regular basis from Bagdogra
Rail: Siliguri is the junction of Northeast Frontier Railway Grid. New Jalpaiguri,
popularly known as NJP is the one of the most important rail station of North east
and just 4 km from Siliguri. NJP is connected with direct trains from New Delhi,
Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore etc.
 Road: Siliguri is 650km from Kolkata, the
capital of West Bengal,
760kms from Khatmandu, the Capital of Nepal
350Kms from Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
Siliguri to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is 120Kms
Hotel accommodation in Siliguri:
There are more than 100 hotels in Siliguri to satisfy the growing demands of the
tourists. However, naturebeyond has selected few hotels for its valued clients.
Hotel Cindrella
Hotel Sinclairs
Hotel Vinayak
Hotel Dolly Inn
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