Kali Mandir - tourmet

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India /West Bengal /Darjeeling /Siliguri

Kali Mandir is situated Near Coronation Bridge, Siliguri, India. Edit

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Kali Mandir, a Hindu temple is one of the most venerated places in the town, located nearby Sevoke. Associated with mythology, newly wed couples pay homage at the shrine for their joyful married life. The Goddess Durga in the form of Kali is established at the shrine. Sculpture of the Goddess is covered with jewels and arms like sword and armoury. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the temple is visited by innumerable devotees during the period of Durga Puja and Navratri, which is celebrated with pomp. During this period, the natives display various attractive shows and processions. Visitors can head towards Binnaguri to the shore of River Teesta to reach the temple. The temple also provides visitors an opportunity to sight Kanchenjunga peak.

Kali Mandir

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Visiting TimeEdit

6.00 AM – 6.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Punjabi Kadhai ; Siddhi Arcade, Near Anandloke Nursing Home, 2nd Mile, Sevoke Road, Siliguri, India – 734001. ; Ph/M – 91-353-2545678 ; Food Serve – Connoisseurs Experience Seekers Foodies

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are obtainable from the airport to Siliguri, additionally on Darjeeling and Gangtok, although these are expensive. Cheaper choices are available from Siliguri bus station.

Bus : Siliguri is well connected through West Bengal State Road Transport Corporation (WBSRTC) and some private travel services. Siliguri Bus Station is located across the street from the Sher-e-Punjab Hotel on Hill Cart Road (Tenzing Norgay Road).

Train : Siliguri has two important railway stations are Siliguri Junction and New Jalpaiguri Junction and Siliguri Town railway stations.
New Jalpaiguri Junction connects Siliguri with Gauhati/Dibrugarh and other north-east parts of India, Kolkata in the east (actually south of Siliguri), Delhi/Jaipur/Jodhpur/Kashmir, etc. NJP is about a twenty to thirty minute ride from the city center. Some trains pass through both Siliguri Junction and NJP but the majority of the trains pass through only NJP. There New Jalpaiguri Junction is the favored railway station to take a train from Siliguri to any place in India.

Air : Nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport is 14 km from the center of Siliguri and has links with most major Indian cities. Taxis are available from the airport to Siliguri, as well as to Darjeeling and Gangtok, though these are expensive. Cheapest options are available from Siliguri bus station.

Others : Moving in and around Siliguri is reasonable. Cycle-rickshaws, Auto-rickshaws, buses, taxis are simply accessible in almost each region. One will walk round the market place. Cycle-rickshaws will be hired to to move around among the radius of 1-2 kilometre. The fares are pretty nominal. To travel concerning 5-10 kilometre, one will hire/share auto-rickshaws. You simply need to stop one and once you leave you pay a fixed amount.