About Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri known for tea gardens, rice plantation and heavy rainfall is the largest district in North Bengal. It is bounded by Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south. The district is famous for offering passage to famous tourist destinations like Darjeeling and Gangtok, Kalimpong, Kurseong and Mirik. Small towns like Alipurdwar, Jaigaon and Birpara fall under the jurisdiction of Japaiguri district and is a major railway station, located 2.5 to 3 km away from the town of Siliguri. It forms more of plains, at the base of the Himalayas. The major population comprises Bengalis and Gorkhas and other minor communities like Marwaris and Biharis. Main attraction of the destination is Mahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary, which is shelter to various wildlife and bird species. Salugara Monastery relaxes mind and Coronation Bridge is another attractions of the region.
Nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station that lies under control of North East Frontier Railways. Bagdogra Airport, is the nearest airport. Buses also ply from Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Terminal and private taxis can also be hired. Favourable time to visit New Jalpaiguri is September to December. Other places in the town that can be visited are Teesta-Udyan, Jubilee Park (Teesta River), Rajbari in Raikatpara, Jalpesh temple and Panchmukhi Balaji temple, Karala riverside in Samajpara and Jogmaya Kalibari in Temple Street.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Jalpaiguri
Gorumara National Park, West Bengal
28.4 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
Gorumara National Park is a relatively small park covering an area of about 80 sq. km and situated in the Terai region of the Eastern Himalayan...
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Sri Sri Radha Madhavsundara ISKCON Temple Siliguri, West Bengal
43.8 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
Sri Sri Radha Madhavsundara ISKCON temple at Siliguri is one of the largest religious places dedicated to Lord Krishna in north eastern part of...
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Surya Sen Park, West Bengal
44.3 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
This park is located in Mahakalpally, alongside the River Mahananda. It is a favorite picnic spot among the locals. This park depicts alternative...
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Kalchakra Monastery, West Bengal
46.5 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
The Kalchakra Monastery is another monastery in Salugara, which is about 6 KMs from Siliguri. This monastery was inaugurated by HH Dalai Lama when...
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Salugara Monastery, Daman and Diu
47.3 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
Salugara Monastery also known as Sed-Gyued Monastery is about 6 KMs from Siliguri town. This monastery is famous for a 100 feet Great...
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North Bengal Science Centre, West Bengal
47.6 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
North Bengal Science Centre (NBSC) or Science City in Siliguri has many scientific experiments setup and equipment that are major attractions of...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*57 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Sevoke Kali Mandir, West Bengal
63.1 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
Sevoke Kali Mandir or Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir is located near Coronation Bridge near Siliguri, midway to Kalimpong. It is about 23 KMs from...
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Coronation Bridge, West Bengal
63.6 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
The Coronation Bridge spanning across the Teesta River is the unique architecture of Sevoke and also known as Sevoke Bridge. This bridge connects...
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Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal
64.2 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located Darjeeling Wild Life division and comes under Sukna Forest Range. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is spread...
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Gorubathan, West Bengal
65.3 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
Gorubathan is a small town in Kalimpong district, about 90 KMs from Kalimpong town and 60 KMs from Siliguri. Visit the ruins of Dalim fort and...
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Neora National Park, West Bengal
66.7 km from Jalpaiguri - See map
Neora National Park is located Lava in the foothills of the Himalayan Ranges in Kalimpong. The national park is covered with lush green...
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