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Voykit pocket guide · India
Jalpaiguri
Spend 1–2 days in Jalpaiguri: a half‑day for the riverside park and market, another day for nearby temples and a tea‑garden stay.
Jalpaiguri is a small North Bengal town on the Teesta River, about 42 km from Siliguri. Its sights cluster near the river and railway stations, making a short stay enough to see the park, temples and a tea‑garden resort.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (pre‑monsoon heat and rain)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,800–2,800 excl. bed · High ₹3,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 101 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (local shop) | ₹30–₹50 |
| Street snack (puchka, samosa) | ₹20–₹40 |
| Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹150–₹250 |
| Bus ticket (local) | ₹30–₹60 |
| Jubilee Park entry | Free |
| Teesta Udyan entry | ₹20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IXB · Bagdogra Airport
- ≈ 48 km (30 mi), taxi or bus to town≈ 30 mi (48 km), taxi or bus to town
Typical fares
- Bagdogra Airport → Jalpaiguri (taxi)
- ≈ ₹900, 45 min (check)
- Jalpaiguri Road → Siliguri (train)
- ≈ ₹150, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Cycle‑rickshaws, autos and city buses cover the town; taxis are available at stands. Walk 5–10 min between the riverfront park and nearby temples.
See and do
Known for
- Jalpaiguri Rajbari palace
- Jubilee Park on the Teesta
- Tea‑garden lodges
- Proximity to Gorumara National Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gorumara National Park | Bus from NBSTC Terminus, ≈ 45 min | ≈ 2 h round trip |
| Maynaguri (Jalpesh Temple) | Bus or taxi, ≈ 30 min | ≈ 1 h |
| Siliguri | Train from Jalpaiguri Road, 30 min | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- Eco City
- Tea‑garden resort, AC rooms, ₹1,500 per night
- Prantik Lodge
- Near Jalpaiguri Rd, basic rooms
- Teesta Sundori Tourism Property
- Run by West Bengal Tourism, ₹1,500 per room
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | দুঃখিতdukhito |
| Thank you | ধন্যবাদdhonnobad |
| How much is it? | এটা কত?eta koto? |
| Where is the bus stop? | বসের স্টপ কোথায়?boser stop kothay? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C; carry water.
- Monsoon floods may affect riverbank roads (check local reports).
- Train schedules can change; verify timings at Indian Railways portal.
Jalpaiguri is generally safe; stay alert in crowded markets, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated riverbanks after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jalpaiguri yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Jalpaiguri Rajbari palace
- Jubilee Park on the Teesta
- Tea‑garden lodges
- Proximity to Gorumara National Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Bagdogra Airport info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagdogra_Airport
- Wikivoyage: Jalpaiguri, revision 5334699 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5334699
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/jalpaiguri). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.