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North Bengal Science Centre, Siliguri, Matigara, West Bengal 734010. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
North Bengal Science Centre (NBSC) or Science City in Siliguri has many scientific experiments setup and equipment that are major attractions of this science museum. This science park introduces vistiors especially youngsters, to the basic principles of science using interesting methods and exhibits. North Bengal Science Centre also has a planetorium which runs astronomy shows at scheduled timings. Nature’s gallery here displays the bio-diversity of the region.
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
10.30 am to 6.00. pm
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2-3 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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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.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before Purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.
HelplineEdit
- West Bengal Tourism : 2511979, 2511974
- Siliguri Police Station : 2436484, 100
- Fire : 101, 2502222, 250186
- Ambulance(Hospital) : 102, 2435736, 2436526