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Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri

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Overview

Transport hub Siliguri is the main jumping-off point for Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Sikkim, and Bhutan, eastern Nepal and India's Northeast States can also be accessed from here.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Salugara Monastery

    Salugara Monastery

    Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri

    About 7km north of central Siliguri, this brightly coloured Tibetan-style monastery is crowned with an imposing 30m tall chorten (Tibetan-style stupa).

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