Siliguri
Must-Visit Places in Siliguri
Editor-curated must-visit attractions and landmarks in Siliguri
Must VisitBengal Safari Park
A 297-hectare wildlife safari park inside the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, 8 km from Siliguri, where visitors can see Bengal tigers, Asiatic black bears, rhinoceroses, and other wildlife on jeep safaris through sal forest.
Must VisitISKCON Temple Siliguri
Also known as Sri Sri Radha Madhav Sundar Mandir, this ISKCON temple built in 1998 is one of the most visited Krishna temples in North Bengal, known for its vibrant evening aarti and Janmashtami celebrations.
Must VisitSalugara Monastery
A Tibetan Buddhist monastery 6 km from Siliguri, home to the Great International Tashi Gomang Stupa - a 100-foot stupa founded by Lama Kalu Rinpoche containing five sacred Buddhist relics.
Must VisitSevokeshwari Kali Mandir
An 18th century hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, perched above the Teesta River near Coronation Bridge with 107 steps to the sanctum and views of snow-capped Kanchenjunga.
Coronation Bridge
Built in 1930 to mark the coronation of King George V, this British-era arch bridge spans the Teesta River on the road to Kalimpong and is one of the finest examples of colonial engineering in North Bengal.
Lokenath Baba Mandir
A revered temple dedicated to the 18th century Bengali saint Baba Lokenath, featuring a unique idol depicting Lord Shiva and Lokenath Baba together and drawing devotees from across West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
A 158 sq km wildlife sanctuary established in 1976 in the Himalayan foothills between the Teesta and Mahananda rivers, home to elephants, Bengal tigers, leopards, and over 200 bird species.
Sed Gyued Monastery
A significant Tibetan Buddhist monastery and meditation centre in Siliguri with a history tied to the Sino-Indian War of 1962, when it was attacked and nearly destroyed by Chinese forces before being rebuilt.
Sepoy Dhura Tea Garden
A working tea estate on the outskirts of Siliguri offering visitors a close look at Darjeeling tea cultivation - with rolling rows of tea bushes, views of the Himalayan foothills, and the sights and sounds of tea plucking.
Best Time to Visit Siliguri
Plan your trip around the right season
Why visit
Cooler, drier foothills weather—ideal hub for Darjeeling, Sikkim, or Dooars hops without peak monsoon mud.
Keep in mind
Christmas–January spikes hotels before hill-season rush.
Why visit
Early starts beat humid buildup toward monsoon.
Keep in mind
Pre-monsoon heat and haze on the plains corridor.
Why visit
Emerald tea-country drives when roads stay open.
Keep in mind
Heavy rains swell Teesta tributaries—hill-road delays common.
How to Reach Siliguri
Intercity connectivity and travel options
Bagdogra Airport; New Jalpaiguri railway; NH10 and NH27 toward hills, Sikkim, and Assam.
Getting Around Siliguri
Local transport and practical tips
Local transport
Autos, app cabs, and shared jeeps toward Darjeeling or Gangtok belts.
Best Areas to Stay in Siliguri
Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip
Hill Cart Road / Sevoke belt
Darjeeling jeep stagingShared taxis depart crack-of-dawn.
Bagdogra airport corridor
Flight-first hopsStraight sleeps before Bhutan permits.
Fulbari tea gardens
Quiet plantation morningsBirdlife replaces truck-stop buzz.