Siliguri
India · West BengalIN
City in West Bengal, India
Siliguri, also known as Shiliguri, is a major tier-II city in West Bengal. It forms the Twin Cities with the neighbouring city of Jalpaiguri. The city spans areas of the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. Known as the "Gateway of Northeast India", It is located on the banks of the Mahananda in the foothills of the Himalayas. Siliguri is the third largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after Kolkata and Asansol.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 218,718
- Coordinates
- 26.710, 88.429
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 400 m
Overview of Siliguri
Part of West Bengal, India, Siliguri is a mid-sized city. With 218,718 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture and nature.
Things to do in Siliguri
Culture in Siliguri
(1)Siliguri records Bridges under culture. It is a direct read of Siliguri's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Siliguri
(1)Nature in Siliguri covers National Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Siliguri.
Best time to visit Siliguri
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Siliguri is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Siliguri that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Siliguri known for?
- Siliguri is mainly a destination for culture and nature, set in West Bengal, India with around 218,718 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Siliguri?
- You can plan around Bridges and National Parks in Siliguri. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Siliguri?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Siliguri located?
- Administratively, Siliguri sits in West Bengal, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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