Is January a good time to visit Siliguri?

Siliguri scores 4/5 in January. Winter — good transit weather. Clear weather for onward journeys to Darjeeling/Gangtok

Is Siliguri safe for kids in January?

Yes, Siliguri is rated 4/5 for families.

January · West Bengal

Siliguri

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Siliguri in January

West Bengal, India

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January Siliguri is a launchpad in crisp winter air. Bagdogra flights land on time (mostly), and the roads to Darjeeling and Gangtok are clear and dry. The Chicken Neck corridor does its job well in winter.

The January story

Best transit month — clear roads everywhere

Why January scores 4/5

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Weather

Winter — good transit weather

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Roads & Access

from nearest city: NH-10 (to Gangtok), NH-31 (to NE), NH-110 (to Darjeeling)

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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

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Network

VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Transit city with kid-friendly facilities, Hong Kong Market — kids love the toy section, Mahananda sanctuary for quick wildlife fix, Modern restaurants and facilities, Good medical infrastructure

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Elevation

122m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓transit-travelers
✓NE-bound

Who should think twice

✗Cold mornings, fog can delay flights

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
Januaryviewing	4/5	Winter — good transit weather
February	4/5	Pleasant transit weather
March	4/5	Spring — 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 — 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 — 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.