Siliguri is situated at the base of the Himalaya mountains in the plains.City on its own is not an attractive tourism destination, but it is the most important and sensitive city in the entire Eastern Himalayas due to its geographical location. Siliguri is the major trade centre for the north-east and eastern Nepal, a real boom town,.It is famous for three 'T's - Tea, Timber and Tourism.

Siliguri is the gateway to 8 northeastern states and also Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Tibet. With the Balason and Mahananda River flowing through it.Siliguri offers distant view of Kanchenjunga on clear day is very attractive, the forest-covered foothills also present a panoramic sight. The myriad flora in the Terai to the north and the agricultural flats, along with tea gardens to the south combine to form beautiful vistas, uncommon around most other cities of India.

Excursions
Garumara - 87km, is a compact wildlife sanctuary. There is a Forest Rest House here.

Jaldapara - 124kms away from Siliguri, this wild life sanctuary is home to rare one-horned rhino and many other species of animals and birds. With the beautiful river Torsa running through the forest, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Siliguri.

Kalijhora - 27 km, is a picnic spot by the side of the Teesta river. It is ideal for fishing.

Surya Sen Park - It is a park in Mahakal Pally (Siliguri), it contains a bust of freedom fighter Surya Sen, children's park and an exhibition on alternative energy in West Bengal (maintained by WBREDA). Well-known Bengali songs can be heard from everywhere and in the evenings fountains are working and the whole park is lit.

Coochbehar - Lying close to Siliguri, Coochbehar was once a princely state. Beautiful palaces, lakes and temples still exist with an old-world charm.

Mahananda Weir - 18 km, is a picnic spot inside the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.

Madhuban Park - It's about 10 to 12 km from the town center, and on the road that leads to the hill station of Darjeeling. The park hosts animals such as rabbits, deer and peacocks.

Best time to visit Silliguri
Throughout the year except for the monsoon season that begins in June and lasts up to the end of September.

Climate
The weather and climate in Siliguri is usually fine with temperature in summer being an average of 34.8 'C and the winter temperature being around 12.8 'C.

How to Reach Silliguri?
By Air - The city has a domestic airport in Bagdogra, which is only 12kms away from the city center and connected by regular flights to Kolkata and Delhi.
By Rail - New Jalpaiguri is the nearest Railway Station to Siliguri.
By Road - Siliguri is well connected motorable Road to other cities infact Indian State also.