Siliguri City Guide: Visit These Places For An Unforgettable Holiday Experience With Your Family

Located in West Bengal, on the banks of River Mahanadi and the foothills of the Eastern Himalaya, Siliguri is also known as the Gateway to the North East India. It is famous among the travelers for its temples and tea gardens. However, most tourists are tempted to visit this location because of its convenient connectivity with other regions of the North-East.In case you are planning a trip to Siliguri, here are a few places you must visit.

Salugara MonasteryThis renowned monastery holds a massive 110 feet tall Stupa - which was constructed by Tibetan Lama Kalu Rinpoche. It is also known as the Tashi Homang Stupa. This Buddhist shrine houses around 5 Buddhist relics and is a place of meditation and prayer. There is a popular and ancient belief surrounding the monastery that it is guarded by the hills surrounding it. Bengal Safari ParkThe Bengal Safari park is located inside the forest area of the Mahananda Wildlife Safari Sanctuary. It is among the first animal safari parks of Bengal, which is spread over 297 hectares with diverse flora and fauna. On your visit, you can enjoy the sighting of wildlife creatures like the Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, bears, sambar deer, fowl, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, Leopard, Gaur, Civets, wild boars, rhinoceros and the spotted deer. DudhiaLocated 28 kms on the outskirts of Siliguri, Dudhia is definitely one of the must-visit places. Located on the Mirik-Siliguri highway it is an ideal place to experience river side camping, stargazing, and much more. Coronation BridgeCoronation bridge is also known as Sevoke bridge. It spans across the Teesta river and connects neighbouring Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri and is located 20kms from the city. Sed Gyued MonasterySyed Gyued monastery is a photogenic calm haven. It is a breath-taking monument which is shaped like a Pagoda. Being a place of meditation and an institute of Buddhist studies, this place traces its origins back to the 14th century.