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City in West Bengal, India
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Siliguri (Bengali: শিলিগুড়ি Shiliguṛi, Hindi: सिलीगुड़ी Silīguṛī), the largest city in northern West Bengal, is a liberal and cosmopolitan city that is known for its vibrant music scene and strong youth culture. On the banks of the Mahananda River and the Teesta River at the foothills of the Darjeeling Hills, Siliguri is the third-largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal. It is known as the "Gateway of North-Eastern India" as it connects North-Eastern India with the mainland through a narrow strip of land, making it a major trading and transport hub. It borders Nepal on one side and Bangladesh on the other.
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A monastery established by the Nyingma yogi, Chatral Sangye Dorji Rinpoche
Toribari Gompa
A large Buddhist monastery in the Nyingma tradition.
It houses many beautiful idols of Advaita Acharya, Lord Narasimha, Lord Chaitanya and many more.
A monastery is in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Accommodation available at the compound.
Salugara Monastery
Inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1999, and belongs to the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
A monastery in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism
The campus has a museum, a planetarium and an Interpretation Centre that displays various type of flora.
An amusement and theme park.
Bengal Safari Park
The Siliguri section of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary with tigers, leopards, elephants, and herbivorous. Elephant rides. Forest park setting.
Dagapur (near Darjeeling More). An amusement and water park among tea plantations.
A river runs along this park with kids’ rides, play equipment, shade trees and a miniature train. It also hosts many alternative energy exhibitions and picnic areas.
Northern and Southern Indian Indian fast food. Outdoor seating at night.. Average food. Quick service. Convenient for Tenzing Norgay Bus Station and Siliguri Jn.
A street of restaurants and stalls selling fantastic momos.
Excellent Biriyani along with several other cuisines.
Known for its delicious Biryani.
Hotel Golden Moments
Bengali cuisine.
Amrapali - Vegetarian multi-cuisine restaurant, Recoil - Bar, Sizzler - discotheque for private parties, Patio - Roof-top restaurant-cum-bar.
An excellent restaurant for fish and mutton items. Also offers high standard Chinese and continental dishes. Cool decor.
Low-key bar & restaurant in an unpretentious, no-frills ambience with Lebanese, Mexican, Chinese and Tibetan dishes cooked to a very high standard and live music
Contemporary space serving a typical menu of popular Indianised Chinese dishes.
Bengali cuisine
Bengali cuisine
Authentic Bhutanese, Nepalese, and Tibetan cuisine. Simple and elegant interior
Authentic Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai, and Korean Food. Excellent sushi and mochi ice-cream. Stylish, East Asian themed interior.
A serene motel in a colonial-style building with a furnished terrace and garden. Serves northern Indian and Chinese cuisine. Private dining available.
Famous for Indian, Tandoori and Chinese dishes.
Mughlai dishes
Biryani, kebabs & other North Indian standards served in a casual, family-friendly rooftop setting.
Pure vegetarian. Specializes in North Indian cuisine. South Indian and Chinese meals available. Large, modern interior. Very clean. Welcoming and fast service. Excellent food.
Good food, good ambience
Asian fusion restaurant, specializing in Thai and Chinese cuisine.
With a history dating from 1990, Taiwah is Siliguri’s oldest Chinese restaurant. Authentic Chinese cuisine and fusion dishes. Homey, low-key ambience.
Pure vegetarian: North Indian, Chinese, Continental, and Tandoor dishes. Cocktails and Mocktails. Tasteful and warm decor. Chair and floor seating.
Sinclairs
Also: O3 lounge bar, 5-10:30PM.
Simple and authentic Tibetan cuisine
A dining area in a resort.
Run by Indian football legend, Baichung Bhutia. Elevated dining and cocktails. Elegant interior. Roof top dining and bar. Live music.
A high standard multi-cuisine restaurant. Classic European interior. Excellent service.
Warm and inviting interior. Excellent pastries and coffee. Pottery and unusual items, like organic body scrubs and bamboo toothbrushes, on sale. Serves light vegetarian meals, such as pasta, waffles, and toast-based dishes.
A cafe chain. The City Centre branch is a proper cafe, whereas the Vega Circle one is open plan
An open and light cafe. Outdoor seating, Delicious pastries and cakes. Excellent coffee.
Large space. Restaurant-style design. Excellent fusion cuisine. Open 24 hours.
A coffee chain, selling affordable coffee and pasties. Open plan seating
Touted as Siliguri's first mindfulness cafe. Buddhist quotes on walls, Excellent international cuisine. Coffee. Restaurant-style setting. Glass roof. Wish-fulfilling tree
A woman-led book book-café. Cozy vibe. English, Nepali, Bengali books. Good coffee. Tasty and healthy meals.
A cool, open cafe with brick walls, plants, wooden floors, and various Tibetan Buddhist art and symbols. Great coffee. Excellent Italian cuisine.
A small bakery-cafe specializing in custom-made cakes and pastries.
From Seattle to Siliguri the same interior design and coffee.
A large cafe in a single story building. Outdoor and indoor seating. Modern and chic. Bright. Lots of plants. Excellent coffee. Good cafe-style menu. Small selection of books.
An open plan cafe with large screens showing sport events. Espresso-based coffees. Pastries. Specialises in Italian food.
A traditional tea store with great breakfast menu.
Sinclairs lounge
Worth checking out for a nice evening drink and snacks.
Trendy, upscale bar. Warm lighting. Dance floor. Japanese, Continental, and Indian cuisine. Large selection of drinks.
Cocktails & global fast food are served in this casual resto-bar with live music.
Disco. Bar and restaurant. Sophisticated, urban décor. Good food.
The Tribe
Multi-cuisine club. Live Music. Atmospheric and elegant interior. Popular with millennial professionals.
Cafe and pub with chic interior, good selection of drinks, coffee and meals
Dance and night club, lounge, hookah lounge
Simple singe/double rooms. Basic facilities. Very clean. Friendly and warm service. Convenient for Siliguri Jn Station and Tenzin Norgay Bus Station. A/C and non-A/C rooms. Free WiFi.
Centrally located. Clean and spacious. Bunk bed in mixed room. Private double bed rooms. Balcony. Free WIFI.
Small hostel. Basic facilities. Centrally located. Single, twin, and dormitory rooms. Free WIFI.
A single story building. Flower-filled garden. Spotlessly clean rooms. Fantastic home cooking. Private bathrooms with shower. Free WIFI in rooms. Close to Ewan Monastery and Bengal Safari Park.
An apartment-guesthouse above cafe. Clean, modern, and chic. Convenient for transport, shops, and restaurant.
A simple hotel outside New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Station. After exiting station, turn into first alley on right (adjacent to the taxi parking lot). The hotel is at the end of the alley.
Budget hotel. Average service. Small but adequate rooms. Convenient for Tenzing Norgay Bus Station and Siliguri Jn.
In a side alley. Basic, but clean facilities. Friendly staff. Close to restaurants and cafes.
Free Wi-Fi. Singles with shared bathroom start at ₹400, ₹500 with attached bathroom (March 2019). It is less than a ten-minute walk from the Siliguri Junction train station and Tenzin Norgay bus station.
Hill Cart Road, Pradham Nagar. Located about five minute taxi ride from main bus station. Clean and acceptable facilities. ₹650 non A/C to ₹3,500 for suite.
A serene motel in a colonial-style building with a furnished terrace and garden. Serves northern Indian and Chinese cuisine. An 8-10 minute drive from the airport.
Mainak Tourist Lodge
Run by West Bengal Tourism. Basic restaurant, but modern and smart rooms.
Simple, but well-equipped resort, outdoor baths, tea plantation, organic farm.
A stylish hotel. Centrally located. 12 minute walk from Siliguri Junction Station and Siliguri Bus Station.
A beautiful hotel with all the modern amenities. Very reasonable as per the infrastructure and facilities.
A relaxing resort with swimming pool, rooftop restaurant and cafe. Indian and Western Cuisine.
A modern and chic hotel. Conveniently located for airport and city centre. Excellent service.
Centrally located. Large, tastefully designed rooms. Excellent food. Helpful and efficient service.
A well-maintained hotel with good facilities. Located about a five-minute taxi ride from the main bus station.
A well-maintained, modern hotel - convenient for airport and downtown.
The 154-room Tudor-style building is set among thousands of acres of tea gardens. Among its special features, the five-star resort boasts Italian marble floors and four-poster beds. Service and food are top quality.
A modern and chic hotel located among landscaped gardens.
Ramada by Wyndham
A chic and modern hotel. Well-served cafe and restaurant. 24/7 room service.
A boutique hotel in an organic farm. Reminiscent of Bali. Jacuzzi. Swimming pool. Tasty, fresh, and healthy meals. Friendly and attentive service.
A smart hotel on the outskirts of town. Convenient for the Vega Circle and the Cosmos Shopping Mall. Good views over the Darjeeling Hills.
Business Centre is complete with all modern facilities like secretarial services, fax, Internet, e-mail, and photocopying.
A modern and well-maintained hotel.
A lovely hotel with modern facilities and attentive and efficient staff.
A four-star property. Pure vegetarian cuisine. Stylish rooms. Swimming pool.
A luxury resort on the Darjeeling highway.
Gifts and clothing store.
A wholesaler and order supplier of Buddhist ritual handicrafts and other religious items.
An eclectic mix of handcrafts, including religious statues.
A large store, specializing in Buddha statues, malas, and Buddhist ritual objects.
A modern shop selling traditional Indian teas, flavoured teas, Indian oolong, and tea-making equipment and accessories.
An elegant shop and tea room. Large selection of teas. Tasting available.
Excellent selection of Darjeeling and Assam teas at retail and wholesale prices.
A place to make bulk purchases of Darjeeling and other locally grown teas.
The Uttorayon Township
The largest mall in Siliguri, offering major brands, including a branch of Decathlon. International chain eateries. Cafes. Bars. Live music events.
Unassuming mall featuring local shops selling traditional clothing & jewelry, plus fast food.
Mall with a Big Bazaar store, plus fashion, cosmetics & home retailers, eateries & frequent events.
A large mall featuring high-end commercial outlets, pub with live music; and movie complex.
A modern complex filled with pubs, restaurant, and cafes. A very happening place for the under 40s.
Chic and stylish. Home to an INOX movie theatre. Hotel. International stores, including Hamleys, H&M, and Marks and Spencers. Restaurants. Cafes. Bars.
The oldest and largest street market in Siliguri, Bidhan Market meanders along streets and alleys and is particularly bustling and atmospheric at night.
Lively, long-standing market for bargain clothing, electronics & cosmetics, plus food vendors. However, beware of duplicate items. Even items made in Delhi stamped with "Made in China" are being sold here. The actual price of the item will be 1/2 or 1/3rd of the price the shopkeeper asks.
Buzzing market in the heart of the city, where you might get the best deals. Also famous for its Momo Gali (Momo Street).
A large supermarket stocking organic vegetables, fruit, and gourmet food.
By train
Siliguri is served by four Rajdhani Express trains, two Vistadome Express trains, two Humsafar Express trains, four AC Superfast Express trains, a Shatabdi Express train, and a Vande Bharat Express…
By bus
Moving in and around Siliguri is cheap. There are electric rickshaws (locally known as totos), shared vans, an efficient public bus service, and rental cars.
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