Siliguri Junction Railway Station, West Bengal, India
Siliguri is the second-largest city in West Bengal after Kolkata and is the closest to Darjeeling. Siliguri Junction is one of the three railway stations that serve Siliguri, the other two being Siliguri Town and New Jalpaiguri. After the partition of the country in 1947, Siliguri Town Station lost its prominence and Siliguri Junction Railway […]
Siliguri Town Railway Station, West Bengal, India
This is the oldest station in Siliguri and opened on August, 23rd, 1880. It was the starting point for trains from Kolkata and the world famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) to and from Darjeeling. The North East Frontier Railway (NFR) has had a plan in place to work on the infrastructure at the 134 year […]
Surya Sen Park, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Surya Sen Park is situated in the Mahakal Pally of Siliguri, West Bengal, India. It is one of the most favoured tourist spots in Siliguri. The park features various recreational and entertainment activities for all the sections of people in society. The park has the statue of freedom fighter Surya Sen after whom the park […]
Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Olympian Keshto Pal was one of the most prominent footballers of India and Bengal. He represented India in the Olympics and the Asian Games. He was also one of the most prolific scorers for India along with the clubs (Bhowanipore & Mohun Bagan) whom he represented. Kanchenjunga Stadium which was formerly known as Kanchenjunga Krirangon […]
Sevoke Kali Mandir, Siliguri, West Bengal
Siliguri is one of the most important cities in North-East India. It connects all the seven sister states and Sikkim to the mainland. Thus, the name “Gateway to the North-East” is given to Siliguri. Sevoke is situated at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas alongside National Highway 31. The drive from Siliguri to Sevoke through […]
Salugara Monastery, Siliguri, West Bengal
Salugara is a small place located on the outskirts of Siliguri Town where the Salugara Monastery is located. It is situated 6 kms from the main town of Siliguri city. The monastery has The Great International Tashi Gomang Stupa which was built by Kalu Ripoche, a Lama. The followers of His Holiness The Dalai Lama […]
Coronation Bridge, Siliguri, West Bengal
The Coronation Bridge better known as Bagh Pool or Sevoke Bridge in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal spans across the Teesta River connecting the districts of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. It has got the name Bagh Pool by the locals because of the presence of two Lion statues at one entrance of the bridge. The bridge […]
New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station, Siliguri, West Bengal
NJP New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station is located on the outskirts of Siliguri in the state of West Bengal. Siliguri city is located on the foothills of the Himalayas and acts as a connector between the Darjeeling Hills and the rest of the country. A number of trains pass through the station every day and […]
Hong Kong Market Siliguri, West Bengal
Hong Kong Market in Siliguri is a well-known Tourist Destination. It is famous for the goods and commodities available there at cheap rates. People always go crazy shopping there for things. It provides a huge variety in the quality of the products available there. It is as famous as Esplanade in Kolkata, Linking Road in […]
Mahananda Bridge Siliguri, West Bengal
Siliguri is the bottleneck city connecting the Darjeeling Hills with the rest of the country. It lies on the foothills of the Himalayas. Mahananda Bridge connects the main business hub of Siliguri to the other parts of the city. It is one of the oldest bridges in the city and stands tall connecting every nook […]
Baghajatin Park (bjp), Siliguri, West Bengal
BJP better known as Baghajatin Park in Subashpally, Siliguri is the most happening place in the city. It acts as a public ground in the mornings and as the day progresses it transforms into the most happening place of Siliguri Town. There are a lot of roadside vendors who put up their stalls selling variety […]
Iskcon Temple (mandir) Siliguri , West Bengal
International Society for Krishna Consciousness better known as ISKCON Temple is one of the prominent places of interest in Siliguri. It first was raised as a spiritual society in New York to spread the message of the Bhagwad Gita. It was founded by Swami Prabhupada. In India there are about 40 Isckon Temples. The Isckon […]
Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang- Heaven of Guru Rinpoche, Phuentsholing
Phuentsholing town, is a thriving commercial Centre, situated directly at the base of Himalayan foothills. It is a place where different ethnic groups mingle. It serves as a link to visit the Indian states of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam. Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang is a small temple representing the heaven of Guru Rinpoche. There are […]
Rinpung Dzong – Fortress & Monastery, Paro, Bhutan
Rinpung Dzong is a large Drukpa Kagyu Buddhist monastery and fortress in Paro District in Bhutan. The fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley has a long history. The Dzong survived the 1897 earthquake but was severely damaged by fire in 1907. Below the Dzong, a traditional wooden covered bridge called NyamaiZam spans the ParoChhu. The ParoDzong […]
Paro Taktsang Palphug Buddhist Monastery: Things To Know Before Go
Paro Taktsang alias Tiger Hill is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the Cliffside of the upper Paro valley, in Bhutan. Taktshang Goemba or Tiger’s Nest Monastery is blessed and sanctified as one of Bhutan’s most sacred religious sites. The Guru Tshan-brgyad Lhakhang alias the Temple of the Guru with […]
Buddha Point – Kuensel Phodrang, Thimphu
Kuensel Phodrang Buddha Point is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue constructed in the mountains of Bhutan. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. It is one of the most happening points in Thimphu. Located a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, visitors get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from the […]
Gangtok Ropeway – Bird’s Eye View of the Town, Sikkim, India
Gangtok Ropeway: Gangtok a hill station in Sikkim, the Himalayan Region of North Bengal is famous for its natural beauty and culture. The ropeway at Gangtok is a major tourist attraction of the town. The ride has three terminal stations and the passengers can choose to start from any of the points. The people get […]