Siliguri is an alluring city located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is hemmed in the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas. Siliguri is considered as the gateway to the North-eastern side of India. Due to its tantalizing surroundings, the state government is promoting this city as a tourist destination in West Bengal.
Siliguri perches on the banks of the River Mahananda & is elevated 460 feet above the sea level. The city of Siliguri spans an entire area of 260 sq. km. and a major portion of its land is a jagged plain. The climate of Siliguri is classified as the tropical monsoon in nature. Here, median temperature during the summer scales between 35°C-41°C. It falls down and rests at 13°C on an average during the winters. The monsoon season is another major season faced by Siliguri. It receives an ample amount of rainfall with an annual average of 3200 mm.
There are many tourist attractions that lure the people. The remarkable tourist destinations in Siliguri are The Savin Kingdom, Surya Sen Memorial Park, ISKCON Temple, Salugara Monastery and much more.