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Darjeeling
The Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Siliguri
West Bengal, India · Asia
About Siliguri
Siliguri sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bagdogra, 40km from Darjeeling.
Siliguri is in West Bengal, India, with about 520,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bagdogra, about 12 km away.
Siliguri (, Bengali pronunciation: [ʃiliɡuɽi]; ), also known as Shiliguri, is a major tier-II city in West Bengal. It forms the Twin Cities with the neighbouring city of Jalpaiguri. The city spans areas of the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. Known as the "Gateway of NortheastRead more
India", It is located on the banks of the Mahananda in the foothills of the Himalayas. Siliguri is the third largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after Kolkata and Asansol.
Siliguri has great strategic importance in West Bengal, with convenient access to three international borders: Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. It also connects the North-East with mainland India. Located in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas, Siliguri is a significant trading and transportation hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Siliguri?
Within an hour or so of Siliguri: Darjeeling (40 km), Glenary's (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Siliguri?
The nearest famous roads are Nathu La and Chele La.
Where is Siliguri?
Siliguri is in West Bengal, India, about 12 km from Bagdogra.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 515,574
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- West Bengal
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 26.7100, 88.4285
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Worth the detour from Siliguri
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Glenary's
A British-era bakery and restaurant on Nehru Road founded around 1885, with a glass-fronted tea room looking over the Darjeeling hills and a cellar bar below. Still the town's default meeting place.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Siliguri
- 40 kmDarjeelingThe Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.
- 76 kmNathang ValleyA treeless high plateau at roughly 4,100 m on the Old Silk Route, grazed by yaks and dotted with a handful of houses and a British war memorial from the 1888 Anglo-Tibetan clash.
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