Why Siliguri is the preferred place for living??
Siliguri is a true blend of pure air and care & is one of the best tourist places in West Bengal. Here you don’t ‘stay’ rather you ‘live’. Life is so easy and calm here that you don’t want to go anywhere out of here. Located at the foothills of Himalayas, Siliguri has its own legacy.
You will always find localities boasting of this town. Let us check the reasons that make this place such a favourite, here is a list of best things about Siliguri which makes it a heaven on earth.
1. The Salubrious Weather:
People living in big cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmadabad always complain of a very hot weather. But the Siliguri weather is a true bliss. No one can complain about it here. People, there are actually obsessed by its weather. Actually, the maximum temperature here goes up to 35 degree Celsius. Even after a sunny day, Siliguri has the rain coming to its rescue. Rainy season wins heart here as it is so beautiful and serene. Nevertheless, winters here are chilly and Siliguri witnesses a very cheerful Christmas.
2. Eye Catching Surroundings:
Siliguri is the junction to three of our neighbouring countries namely Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. It is also the Gateway to North East. Surrounded by Darjeeling, kersheong, Mirik, Kalimpong etc., its strategic location makes it an ideal spot for the tourists. Here most of the crowd comprises of the foreigners, migrants, and tourists. The scenic beauty, the rain spills, the sunbathed mountains are a true candy to the eye. The outskirts of the city are so beautiful that you would want to explore it every morning on your bikes.
3. Tea
One you have had a cup of tea in Siliguri, you wouldn’t like the tea of any other place. Tea from Darjeeling is processed in Siliguri and carried over all of India and even exported. The tea has a pure aroma and one can relish its taste forever.
4. Yummy Momos
Who doesn’t love Momos? You can get the tastiest Momos ever here in Siliguri at an affordable price? Not only Momos but many more varieties in it. If you are crazy for Momos then Siliguri is definitely not the place you can miss.
5. Toy trains
We have seen toy trains in movies like Parineeta or Barfi. So do the people of Siliguri, every day. The joy of the ride in a toy train from Siliguri to Darjeeling is marvellous, especially if you are with your friends. The sight of those mountains and greenery are like God’s blessings.
6. Festivals
Siliguri celebrates almost all festivals of all possible communities. Be it Holi, Diwali, Durga Puja, Id, Christmas, Chhat Puja or Guru Parv. The whole population here comes together when it comes to any festival.
7. A Meeting point for the Silk Route
There is nothing you won’t get in this small town. Siliguri has emerged as an important economic center of West Bengal. Its strategic location makes it a base camp through which it supplies essentials to Bhutan, Nepal Bangladesh and also to the North-east.
The Silk Route of India i.e. trade route between India and China can be ventured only after crossing Siliguri. The Hong Kong Market is a hub of cheap imported Chinese products and is actually very lucrative. The coming of malls and shopping complexes have paved the way for many new brands here.
8. Economic expansion:
Siliguri has witnessed rapid globalization and economic expansion in the last decade. Township projects like Uttarayon, Vastu Vihar, Shantiniketan and many countless ones have fostered huge economic inflow in this small town. It also owes a huge part of its revenues to the tourists who visit in large numbers.
