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Siliguri in February
West Bengal, India
February keeps the transit corridor running smoothly. If you have a spare day, the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary on the city's edge offers surprisingly good birding for a transit stop.
The February story
Mahananda sanctuary worth a detour
Why February scores 4/5
Weather
Pleasant transit weather
Roads & Access
from nearest city: NH-10 (to Gangtok), NH-31 (to NE), NH-110 (to Darjeeling)
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: Multiple stations. ambulance: 108 + private. police station: Multiple stations, Siliguri Metropolitan Police. nearest hospital: North Bengal Medical College (excellent), multiple private hospitals
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) β Transit city with kid-friendly facilities, Hong Kong Market β kids love the toy section, Mahananda sanctuary for quick wildlife fix, Modern restaurants and facilities, Good medical infrastructure
Elevation
122m β Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- βFirst-time travelers
- βSenior citizens
- βtransit-travelers
- βbirders
Who should think twice
- βNone significant
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Winter β good transit weather |
| Februaryviewing | 4/5 | Pleasant transit weather |
| March | 4/5 | Spring β warming pleasantly |
| April | 3/5 | April warms the corridor but onward roads stay open. |
| May | 3/5 | May in Siliguri is hot, but that's the point β you're heading uphill. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon begins |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | September starts reopening the hill roads. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon β excellent transit weather |
| November | 4/5 | November is peak traffic through the Chicken Neck. |
| December | 4/5 | December Siliguri is holiday season in the corridor. |
Practical Details
How to reach
NH-10 (to Gangtok), NH-31 (to NE), NH-110 (to Darjeeling)
Elevation
122m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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