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Surya Sen Park, Ward No. 10, Siliguri, West Bengal, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Surya Sen Park, a favorite picnic spot among the local people, this is an eco-friendly place for fun, entertainment and increasing awareness about alternative energy sources. An exhibition in the park offers fundamental knowledge about the alternative energy sources. A grandeur bust of the renowned freedom fighter Sury Sen is installed in the midst of the Park. The Park contains all kinds of facilities for children’s enjoyment. The Park is established in picturesque surroundings and beautifully decorated with imposing landscapes, lush green lawns and attractive fountains. The view of the park in the evenings and night is eye catching with colored lights lit all around the Park.

Surya Sen Park

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 8.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

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Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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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.