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Siliguri is the gateways to Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nepal, Dooars, Bhutan and most of the North-East states of India. Siliguri is the main commercial city of North Bengal and its importance comes from its strategic location near international and state borders.

Geographically the location of Siliguri is unique. Siliguri is situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas range. It is banked by two rivers VIZ Teesta and Mahananda river. The surrounding areas of the city are beautiful. One side of Siliguri is spread by dense forest, have mahananda wildlife sanctuary and Gorumara National park etc. Other side is hilly areas like Darjeeling, Kalimpong etc.

Siliguri is one the Trade cum Tourism location. Every year 5 lakhs domestic and 15000 foreign visitors come, both for business as well as leisure. You will get all sorts of leisure here like wildlife/Jungle safari, water Rafting, Rock climbing, Trekking, Toy train journey, Shopping Malls, Dance club, Kids Zone etc.

The common languages of Siliguri are English, Hindi, Bengali and Nepali. The city is the better blend of religions; you will find here temples, mosque, church, Gurudwara, Monastery nearby. You will find People here are more polite and helpful. People here find enjoys in all situations/festivals. I remember the day, when India won T20 world cup last year, people came out of the houses to roads to celebrate. They played with colors, lights and music the whole night to show their unity, happiness and patriotism. Nowadays, Siliguri is booming with new entrants like corporate sectors, Shopping Malls, etc.

The best places to visit at Siliguri and nearby locations:
1. Gorumara National Park/Mahananda wildlife Sanctury: Few National Parks to be visited. You will find world’s rarest one horn Rhino here. Jungle Safari and Elephant rides are the most interesting.
2. Sightseeing, zigzag road passing through tea gardens.
3. Adventurous things like water rafting, trekking, Rock climbing, Car Racing etc
4. Riverside parks and Gardens, with boating facility*
5. All religions temples include Isckon temple and Monasteries.
6. Teesta View point and Coronation Bridge. Coronation bridge made in 1930, by british Govt. the view from this pt called ‘Amazon forest view’.
7. World’s only place where you will find railway broad gauge, narrow gauge and meter gauge together at Siliguri Jn.
8. Hong Kong Market: Only place, where you can find foreign goods at 30-40% cheaper than other places.
9. You will find lots of sightseeing things at nearby cities like Toy train, Monastery at Darjeeling, King’s Palace at coochbehar, waterfalls at Kalimpong, Kamakhaya temple at Guwahati, cherapoonji at shilong etc.
10. Except these, you will find Shopping Malls, Dance Club, Bars, Good restaurants, Sports zone, etc.
Siliguri is a place of all damn good things to enjoy, so Must Visit!!!