Things to Do in Siliguri for a Memorable Vacay

Established by Tibetan Buddhist Monks and followers of Dalai Lama, the monastery is famous for the 100 feet stupa founded by the Tibetan Lama, Kalu Rinpoche. This monastery also known as The Great International Tashi Gomang Stupa and is situated just 6 km away from the main town. This monastery also contains five kinds of Buddhist relics. This is one of the topmost attractions in town and visiting here is one of the top things to do in Siliguri.

Situated between Mahananda and Teesta River, this vast expanse of forest lands is home to rare mountain goat, Cheetal, barking dear, fishing cat, sambar, tiger, elephant and Indian bison and migratory birds. It offers mild to medium trekking challenges at Deorali, Latpancher and Golaghat Mana. You can also opt for a guided tour. Visiting here is one of the prime things to do in Siliguri.

An ancient temple on Teesta banks, close to the Coronation Bridge, the temple is home to Goddess Kali. The temple offers amazing views of the Kanchenjunga mountain and is enveloped in lush greenery. It is visited by the pilgrims and tourists alike owing to its gorgeous setting.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also referred to as the DHR, and lovingly called the 'Toy Train', is a 2 feet narrow gauge train that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling, in West Bengal, India. The construction of this 88-kilometre long railway line took place between 1879 and 1881, and a ride on this train route has been a coveted experience ever since. A journey in this Toy Train has amazing sights on display. Passengers on the train witness pleasing mountain views and pass by villages and local shops on the way, with children merrily waving at them.

When you are in Siliguri, you should definitely take a walk down the resplendent tea gardens. You can watch the workers at work- at sowing, reaping or harvesting, depending on the season that you are visiting in. After taking a tour of the garden, you can also taste some delicious tea at the estates. And if you want, you can also purchase some to take back home with you.

The North Bengal Science Centre, also known as The Science City, is a highly reputed institution in north Bengal famed for its planetarium and Nature Interpretation Centre. It holds frequent science shows for both the adults and the kids. Besides, it also has a diverse planetarium where you can watch 3D shows. This one if especially popular among the kids. If you are a science enthusiast, you should definitely include visiting here in your list of things to do in Siliguri.

Also known as Sri Sri Radha Madhav Sundar Mandir, this temple was built by ISKCON, which stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. With a grand temple, beautiful campus and soothing ambience, this temple is a must visit for everyone.

This amusement park is nestled among spacious and serene tea farms and it offers many rides and a playground for children. Other than separate pools, water and regular rides, restaurant and locker facilities, the park has been done up in an adorable castle themed decor. It is the perfect idea of a fun day among both the adults and the kids.

The Hong Kong Market is well known all across Siliguri for stocking imported goods and international brands of apparels and gadgets. The shopping arcade also houses restaurants and confectioners, and shoppers bargain a great deal here to buy products at super cheap prices.

The Chilapata Forest is a dense forest rich in wildlife, which forms an elephant corridor between the Jaldapara National Park and the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Sighting of rhinos is rare in the forests, but leopards appear quite frequently. Other attractions include the ruined forts of the Nal kings, Tonga rides and boating on the Bania River.

A multi-purpose stadium used primarily for cricket and football matches, the Kanchenjunga Stadium was built in 1969. The stadium has a seating capacity of 45,000 people and can conduct day and night matches. Different Ranji trophy matches and federation cup matches are organised here often. Be sure to include visiting here in your bucket list of things to do in Siliguri.

The Lokenath Baba Mandir is an architectural masterpiece which showcases great artwork in the form of the idols of different deities. Perhaps the most loved idol here is the split idol of Lokenath Baba and Lord Shiva. Devotees can also see a special space for performing pujas, a gigantic idol of Lord Ganesha and an exhibit of goddess Lakshmi here.

Located in Siliguri, the Sed-Gyued Monastery is a breathtaking monument which was destroyed by the Army of China, and then rebuilt. The monastery is home to more than 90 monks of the Gelukpa divison, and is presently used as a research centre. Photographers and experience seekers love to visit this place and meditate there.