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Siliguri

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About Siliguri

Siliguri sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bagdogra, 40km from Darjeeling.

Siliguri is a city located in West Bengal, India. With a population of 515,574, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Siliguri sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Siliguri to your route.

About Siliguri

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 Northeast

Read 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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Where is Siliguri located?

Siliguri is located in West Bengal, India, Asia. The coordinates are 26.7100 latitude, 88.4285 longitude.

What is the population of Siliguri?

Siliguri has a population of approximately 515,574 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
515,574
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
West Bengal
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
26.7100, 88.4285

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Siliguri

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

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

cafe

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.

Nearby Destinations

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Bagdogra

🇮🇳 India

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Mirik

🇮🇳 India

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🇮🇳 India

37 km awayPop. 107,832

Bhadrapur

🇳🇵 Nepal

38 km awayPop. 19,523

Kalimpong, Крукети

🇮🇳 India

39 km away

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