Tourism Gateway

Siliguri - A Tourism Gateway

Imagine early morning standing in front of a window with a cup of tea and cool breeze that touches your skin with smell of tea leaves. North Bengal has always fascinated everyone with its rich biodiversity which makes it an ideal place for tourism. Bask in the glories of nature, fresh grassy landscapes and feast your eyes to the breathtaking view of snow-kissed mountain ranges. Siliguri being capital of North Bengal acts a connectivity between Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal which are in-turn famous for its cultural and scenic beauty. 

Top Landmarks: Iskon Temple, Coronation Bridge, Bengal Safari, Kali Madir  

Darjeeling:                    

Darjeeling, the quaint hill station located in the northern part of West Bengal is undoubtedly one of our favourite part of the state. You can nevrr get enough of Darjeeling. A land of breathtaking beauty surrounded by rlling green tea plantations along with the majestic Kanchenjunga ranges towering above the skyline has earned it the moniker of Queen of Hills. The eternal beauty and teh quaint Victorian charm of the place are enough to lure travellers and tourists alike. And the Cherry on the top is the adorable Darjeeling toy train that whistles its way through the mountains.

Top Landmarks: Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Japanese Peace pagoda.  

              Sikkim:

Sikkim is a small state in northeast India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. Part of the  Himalayas, the area has a dramatic landscape including India’s highest mountain, 8,586 m Kanchenjunga. Sikkim is also home to glaciers, alpine meadows and thousands of varieties of wildflowers. High snow capped mountains, flowing rivers, chilled wind, wild flowers, colourful wildlife, smiling peoples made Himalayan state Sikkim most beautiful.

Top Landmarks: Buddha Park, Nathula Pass, Siddheswar Dham, SingShore Bridge.

Bhutan:

Perched high in the Himalayas, Bhutan is a small dreamy paradise. A country where rice is red and chilies are considered to be a vegetable, where development is measured not by Gross National Product, but by Gross National Happiness, Bhutan is the world’s last remaining Buddhist Kingdom. A visit here will bring you face to face with ancient monasteries, fortresses (called Dzongs), ancient temples with prayer flags fluttering high and the warmth of its people.

Top Landmarks: Paro Taktsang, Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, Chele La Pass

Do not just sit at home and think about travelling. Take a trip to Siliguri and experience these exciting reasons to fulfill your travel dreams to North Bengal, Sikkim and Bhutan once in your lifetime.

Source: 

Wikipedia, tripadvisor