Is March a good time to visit Siliguri?

Siliguri scores 4/5 in March. Spring — warming pleasantly. Good weather, tea gardens nearby greening

Is Siliguri safe for kids in March?

Yes, Siliguri is rated 4/5 for families.

March · West Bengal

Siliguri

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Siliguri in March

West Bengal, India

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March brings spring to the Chicken Neck. The tea gardens around Siliguri start their first flush — some welcome visitors. A good overnight stop before the hills.

The March story

Tea garden visits possible

Why March scores 4/5

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Weather

Spring — warming pleasantly

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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
✓tea-enthusiasts

Who should think twice

✗Afternoon warmth building

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	4/5	Winter — good transit weather
February	4/5	Pleasant transit weather
Marchviewing	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.