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Major city · India

Siliguriশিলিগুড়ি

Treat Siliguri as a transport base, not a sight: 1 night before or after Darjeeling, Gangtok, Bhutan or the Northeast. Skip it as a destination on its own.

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Siliguri is the largest city in north Bengal and the gateway to the Darjeeling Hills, Sikkim, Bhutan and Northeast India. Almost everything worth seeing sits outside the city, so most travellers use it for a single night between a flight or train and the hills. Its own draw is monasteries, malls, tea shopping and cheap food.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar; winter mornings are cold and fog-prone, so treat Bagdogra flight times as check
avoid Jun–Sep (severe monsoon, 80% of annual rain)
Airport
IXB
Nights
1
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Siliguri112 ▾
  • All services (police, fire, ambulance)112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Siliguri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealTea stall cup of chai₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketBengal Safari Park entry₹200 (≈ US$3) (half hour), ₹400 (≈ US$5) (one hour)
  • Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Gateway to Darjeeling, Sikkim and Northeast IndiaTibetan Buddhist monasteriesDarjeeling and Assam tea shoppingBagdogra airport and New Jalpaiguri Junction
Airports
IXB Bagdogra International Airport (About 14 km (8.7 mi) from the city centre; taxi to Siliguri roughly ₹500. Flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Guwahati; some Bangkok connections.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Siliguri: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

2 rd

Feb

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

3 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

16°C (61°F)

4 rd

Apr

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

May

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

18 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

25°C (77°F)

22 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

20 rd

Sep

29°C (84°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

20°C (68°F)

6 rd

Nov

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

1 rd

Dec

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Shared e-rickshaws (totos) and vans run fixed routes at about ₹20 per person (₹10 short, ₹30 long). App cabs on Uber, Rapido and Yatri Saathi cover longer hops. The core around Bidhan Road and Hill Cart Road is walkable. NJP station is 20–30 min from the centre by bus or taxi.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Darjeeling

overnight

Door to door: 2.5–3.5 h by road; 7–8 h by toy train

Shared jeep or bus from Tenzing Norgay terminus, or the DHR toy train from NJP/Siliguri Junction

The classic onward leg; sleep in Darjeeling, not Siliguri.

Kurseong

go

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h

Shared jeep or bus on Hill Cart Road, or the toy train

Halfway up the hill line; tea estates and a quieter bazaar.

Mirik

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Shared jeep or bus from the terminus

Lake and tea gardens; doable as a long day or a night.

Sevoke

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Local bus or auto toward the Teesta

Coronation Bridge and river views; short trip.

Sukna

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or taxi on the Sevoke road

Forest edge and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary access.

Mangpoo

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

Shared jeep on Hill Cart Road

Tea estate country on the hill line; route and journey time are check.

Panitanki

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Bus or taxi to the Nepal border

Border crossing to Kakarbhitta; bring your passport and check visa rules first.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hill Cart Road / Pradhan Nagar

Hotels, the Tenzing Norgay bus terminus and the Tourism Centre; best for one night with bags and early buses.

Sevoke Road

Malls, banks and upscale shops; 10–15 min by auto from the centre.

Bidhan Road / Bidhan Market

Street markets and cheap eats; walkable core, close to Siliguri Town and Siliguri Junction stations.

Near NJP station

Only if you have a very early train; otherwise it is a 20–30 min ride from the centre.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500₹2,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000₹6,000
Bagdogra airport taxi to the city centre, one way1 × ₹500 · check₹500
Shared e-rickshaw ride2 × ₹20 · check₹40
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800₹1,600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,060
Trip total≈ ₹5,850 per person per day, bed included₹11,700≈ US$140

2026 estimate in rupees; flights and hill transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Tea stall cup of chai₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Thali or momos meal₹80–250 (≈ US$1–3)
Auto or toto across the centre₹20–60 (≈ under US$1)
Taxi NJP → city centre₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)
Bengal Safari Park entry₹200 (≈ US$3) (half hour), ₹400 (≈ US$5) (one hour)
Darjeeling tea, 100 g retail₹150–600 (≈ US$2–7)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

The walkable core is safe by day and after dark. The real risks are monsoon flooding and landslides on hill roads, winter fog delays at Bagdogra, and taxi touts at NJP and the airport: use pre-paid booths.
  • Monsoon June–September brings heavy rain and local flooding; hill roads and flights are disrupted.
  • Bagdogra airport sits in the Terai fog belt: winter morning flights are often delayed.
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy-train seats sell out in peak season; book ahead.
  • Touts at NJP and Bagdogra offer 'fixed' taxi rates — use the pre-paid booth opposite NJP's main entrance.
  • The Nepal border at Panitanki: entry rules for foreign passport holders are check — confirm with official Indian and Nepali immigration before travelling.

Emergency numbers

All services (police, fire, ambulance)
112

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Siliguriশিলিগুড়ি

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My bed tonight

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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুনTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All services112

Embassy

No embassies in Siliguri; consulate locations for US, UK and other countries are check. Carry your passport for the Nepal border at Panitanki.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bagdogra → Siliguri centre, taxi: about ₹500 (≈ US$6), 25–35 min
  • NJP → city centre, shared bus: ₹20–40 (≈ under US$1), 20–30 min (check)
  • Siliguri → Darjeeling, shared jeep: ₹250–400 (≈ US$3–5), 2.5–3.5 h (check)

Say or show

  • নমস্কার — Hello / Namaste (nomoshkar)
  • ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
  • কত টাকা? — How much is it? (koto taka?)
  • বাস স্ট্যান্ড কোথায়? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kothay?)
  • এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুন — Please take me to this address (ei thikanay niye cholun)
  • দরকার নেই, ধন্যবাদ — I don't want it, thank you (dorkar nei, dhonnobad)

Bengali and Hindi are the main languages; English works in hotels, malls and with app cabs.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Siliguri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar; winter mornings are cold and fog-prone, so treat Bagdogra flight times as check · avoid Jun–Sep (severe monsoon, 80% of annual rain) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for IXB: taxi fares field-checked, fog-season fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Hill Cart Road, Bidhan Market, Sevoke Road, Salugara monasteries.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Bengal Safari, North Bengal Science Centre, Salugara Monastery) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Monsoon and fog fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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