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7 Places to Visit in Siliguri (2026): Tourist Spots, Timings & Entry Fees

Siliguri is the gateway to Darjeeling, Sikkim, Kalimpong and the Dooars, and most travellers only pass through NJP or Bagdogra. If you have half a day, it's worth staying: the Mahananda forest and Bengal Safari Park are on the city's edge, Salugara's white stupa and ISKCON are in town, and Sevoke's Coronation Bridge and Kali temple sit where the Teesta leaves the hills.

Updated · Breeziah Travel, Guwahati

Darjeeling tour packages from Siliguri →Best time & how to reach

  1. 1.Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

    Sukna, near Siliguri

    A sultan tit, a yellow-crested black bird, in Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

    Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest reserve in the foothills just north of Siliguri, known for birds, elephants and the Teesta and Mahananda river valleys. Entry, timings, the monsoon closure and how to reach it from Siliguri and NJP.

    Timings
    Daytime only, roughly 8 am to 4 pm
    Entry fee
    Entry, vehicle and camera fees charged at the gate; check current rates with the forest office
    Distance
    About 12 km from Siliguri and 15 km from NJP, 30–45 minutes
    Time needed
    Half a day
    Best time
    October–May; closed in the monsoon (mid-June to mid-September)

    Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  2. 2.Coronation Bridge (Sevoke)

    Sevoke, near Siliguri

    Coronation Bridge, a single concrete arch over the Teesta gorge at Sevoke

    Coronation Bridge is a 1930s arch bridge over the Teesta gorge at Sevoke, on the road from Siliguri to Kalimpong and the Dooars. Distance from Siliguri, the best viewpoints and what's nearby.

    Timings
    Open all day (a public road bridge)
    Entry fee
    Free
    Distance
    About 20–25 km from Siliguri, 45 minutes to 1 hour
    Time needed
    20–30 minutes as a stop
    Best time
    October–April for clear views; the river is fullest in the monsoon

    Coronation Bridge (Sevoke): full guide, how to reach and tips →

  3. 3.Salugara Monastery

    Salugara, Siliguri

    The tall white stupa of Salugara (Tashi Gomang) Monastery in Siliguri

    Salugara Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery on the edge of Siliguri, known for its tall white stupa. Timings, distance from NJP and Siliguri, and how long to spend.

    Timings
    Usually early morning to evening, roughly 6 am to 6 pm
    Entry fee
    Free
    Distance
    About 6–8 km from central Siliguri and roughly 10 km from NJP
    Time needed
    30–60 minutes
    Best time
    All year; October–March is most comfortable

    Salugara Monastery: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  4. 4.Bengal Safari Park

    Sevoke Road, Siliguri

    A Bengal tiger in the Bengal Safari Park near Siliguri

    Bengal Safari Park is a wildlife park on Sevoke Road at the edge of Siliguri, with bus safaris past tigers, leopards, bears, rhinos and deer. Timings, tickets and how long to spend.

    Timings
    Daytime, roughly 9 am to 4:30 pm; closed one weekday, so check before you go
    Entry fee
    Ticketed; safari rides charged separately
    Distance
    About 10 km from central Siliguri, 20–30 minutes
    Time needed
    2–3 hours
    Best time
    October–March

    Bengal Safari Park: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  5. 5.Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir

    Sevoke, near Siliguri

    The Sevokeshwari Kali temple on a forested hillside at Sevoke

    Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir is a hillside Kali temple above the Teesta at Sevoke, reached by a flight of steps near Coronation Bridge. Distance from Siliguri, the climb and when to go.

    Timings
    Open from morning to evening; busiest on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Kali Puja
    Entry fee
    Free
    Distance
    About 22–26 km from Siliguri, around 1 hour
    Time needed
    45–60 minutes including the climb
    Best time
    October–April

    Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  6. 6.ISKCON Temple, Siliguri

    Siliguri

    The ISKCON Radha Madhava temple in Siliguri

    ISKCON Siliguri, the Sri Sri Radha Madhava Sundar Mandir, is a large Krishna temple in the city with evening aarti and a vegetarian restaurant. Timings and how to fit it into a stopover.

    Timings
    Roughly 4:30 am–1 pm and 4–8:30 pm; check on festival days
    Entry fee
    Free
    Distance
    In town, about 15–30 minutes from NJP and 30–45 minutes from Bagdogra
    Time needed
    45–60 minutes
    Best time
    All year; evenings for aarti

    ISKCON Temple, Siliguri: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  7. 7.Gajoldoba

    Gajoldoba, Jalpaiguri district

    Gajoldoba barrage across the wide Teesta river

    Gajoldoba is a barrage and wetland on the Teesta east of Siliguri, known for winter birdwatching, boat rides and sunsets with Kanchenjunga on clear days. Distance, season and what to expect.

    Timings
    Daylight hours; boats run in the day
    Entry fee
    Free; boat rides charged locally
    Distance
    About 25–30 km from Siliguri, around 1 hour
    Time needed
    2–3 hours
    Best time
    November–February for migratory birds

    Gajoldoba: full guide, how to reach and tips →

Best time to visit Siliguri

October to March is dry and comfortable, with the best chance of Kanchenjunga views on clear mornings and migratory birds at Gajoldoba from November. April to June gets hot and humid. The monsoon (mid-June to September) is very wet, and the Mahananda sanctuary closes for it.

How to reach Siliguri

Bagdogra airport is about 12–15 km from the city and New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station about 5–8 km. Both have prepaid taxis and app cabs. Most sights here are 20 minutes to an hour away by road.

See Siliguri with a local team

Private trips with a driver, hotels and permits arranged, built around the places above.

Darjeeling tour packages from Siliguri →

Siliguri: frequently asked questions

Is Siliguri worth visiting?+

As a half-day or a stopover, yes: the Mahananda sanctuary, Bengal Safari Park, Salugara Monastery and Coronation Bridge are all within an hour. Most travellers use it as the base for Darjeeling, Sikkim and the Dooars.

What can I do in Siliguri in one day?+

Salugara Monastery and ISKCON in the morning, Bengal Safari Park, then Coronation Bridge and the Sevoke Kali temple in the afternoon.

How far is Siliguri from Darjeeling and Gangtok?+

Darjeeling is about 65 km (about 3 hours) and Gangtok about 115 km (about 4.5 hours) by road.

What's the best time to visit Siliguri?+

October to March, when it's dry and cool. Gajoldoba's migratory birds are best from November to February.

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