SILIGURI

Siliguri is situated at the base of the Himalaya Mountains. It connects the hill station towns of Gangtok, Rangpo, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Mirik, Pelling, Rinchenpong, Dooars, Darjeeling even Bhutan, Nepal are well connected.

This town has basically three seasons’ summer, winter and monsoon. The summer temperatures rarely exceed 35°C. It is considerably cooler than the southern and central regions of West Bengal. During this season, tourists from all over the world visit to nearby hill stations. Winters are relatively cool and temperatures range from a high of 15°C to - 3°C. The climate is suitable for growing tea. Baikunthapur, Jaldapara, Hollong, Chapramari and other wild life centers are nearby. It is one of the centers for north east India. It’s an industrial, economical and trading hub. Well linked up with all the north eastern states of India and well linked up with the neighboring countries. Connectivity by road to neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh is regular. There are three railway station and one major airport. Siliguri Town station is the oldest station operative from 23 August, 1880 during the British period. An interesting fact is that the Siliguri junction station being the only station in India with tracks of all the three gauges used in India. Traders, Tourist, trekkers always prefer Siliguri to be the originating station due to its advantageous location. With more than hundred hotels, ten national park / sanctuary over fifty destinations and link to whole of north east India, Siliguri is the hub of all activities of north east India.

There are more than a 100 tea Estate spread over the region starting from Islampur to Guwahati, a stretch of nearly 800 kilometers. Tourism & Tea are the main source of income.