Siliguri
West Bengal · east · 122m
Chicken Neck gateway to the Northeast
Why Special
The narrow corridor connecting mainland India to the entire Northeast. Transit hub for Darjeeling (80km), Gangtok (125km), and all 8 NE states.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
WiFi: Widely available
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: North Bengal Medical College (excellent), multiple private hospitals
Ambulance: 108 + private
Police: Multiple stations, Siliguri Metropolitan Police
Getting There
NH-10 (to Gangtok), NH-31 (to NE), NH-110 (to Darjeeling)
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Everywhere
EV charging available
Stay: ₹Hotels near NJP from ₹600 – Lemon Tree, Sinclairs, Courtyard by Marriott/night
The stay decisions worth flagging in Siliguri.
Siliguri is North Bengal's commercial gateway — transit city for Darjeeling (77 km), Gangtok (115 km), Bhutan (Phuentsholing, 160 km), and Assam. Stay scene is business hotels: Mayfair Siliguri (top luxury), Sinclair's, Summit Swiss Heritage, Cygnett Inn. Most travelers stay 1 night on arrival/departure — destination stays are rare. Bagdogra airport is 15 km away.
Mayfair Siliguri is the city's top luxury pick at ~₹8-12k — Mayfair-brand standard. Cygnett Inn Repose, Sinclair's Siliguri, Summit Swiss Heritage, and Saffron Dzin are mid-range alternatives. Siliguri is primarily a transit city for Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Northeast — few people destination-stay here.
Mayfair Darjeeling (Siliguri outpost: The Mayfair Spa Resort)
Siliguri's closest match to a signature splurge—spa-forward luxury with colonial-era bones and tea-region proximity that justifies the rate.
The Elgin Siliguri
Heritage pedigree without the Darjeeling price tag; solid food, reliable service, good sightline to the city without overcharging for it.
Hotel Vinayak Continental
Five-minute walk to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and Siliguri's commercial spine; you can reach Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Stand on foot.
Rungeet Valley Homestay (Rangeet Valley)
Run by local families along the Rangeet River valley edge—river soundtracks, home-cooked Nepali-Bengali fusion meals, and proximity to trekking trailheads without resort sterility.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Siliguri is the gateway to Northeast India — a bustling transit hub connecting Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Nepal. It sits in the narrow Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) connecting mainland India to the northeast. Primarily a commercial city, not a tourist destination itself. Diverse population — Bengali, Nepali, Marwari, Tibetan communities.
क्या पहनें
Relaxed. No particular requirements. Comfortable clothing for transit.
खाद्य सुरक्षा
Good variety — Bengali, Nepali, Tibetan, and North Indian food. Hong Kong Market area has good eateries. Hotel restaurants are reliable. Bottled water recommended.
सामान्य धोखाधड़ी से सावधान
- Taxi and shared jeep drivers overcharging for Darjeeling, Gangtok, or Kalimpong — check standard rates at the prepaid taxi counter
- Travel agents near the bus stand overselling tour packages
- Auto-rickshaw overcharging from New Jalpaiguri station
कार्ड और नकद
Cards accepted at hotels, malls (City Centre), and restaurants. Cash needed for local transport, markets, and smaller shops.
अंग्रेज़ी बोली जाती है
Moderate. Hotel and travel agent staff speak English. Auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers — basic Hindi/Bengali needed.
फ़ोन और SIM
All carriers work well in Siliguri. Buy or recharge SIM here before heading to hills/northeast where coverage drops.
निकटतम दूतावास
Kolkata — approximately 560 km. Bagdogra International Airport (12 km) has direct flights to Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangkok.
Standard Indian e-Visa. No special permits for Siliguri. Sikkim requires Inner Line Permit (available at Rangpo checkpoint). Bhutan requires separate visa arrangement.
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