Everything that you need to know about Siliguri

Siliguri is a small town in the northern part of West Bengal (India).It is on the foothills of the rising Shiwaliks.Darjeeling is just 3 hours, Gangtok 4 hours, Pelling 4 hours and mighty Dooars 2 hours distance from the Siliguri.Borders of countries like China,Tibet,Bangladesh,Nepal and Bhutan are few kilometers distance from this town.Siliguri is a crucial gateway to NorthEast states of India named Assam,Meghalaya,Arunachal Pradesh,Mizoram,Manipur,Tripura and Nagaland.

However, this is not the best thing about Siliguri.Siliguri is surrounded by lush green forests on three sides.It won't be an exaggeration to say that if you are on any street of Siliguri,you will land up in a forest track within 15 minutes of journey.

Siliguri

Another significant fact about Siliguri is this that it is among the safest city in India for woman.I was born and brought up in this town .In my 21 years of conscious existence, I have rarely heard of three cases of woman molestation or rape.If you are a solo woman traveler and want to visit hill stations of  Sikkim and North Bengal (Darjeeling,Kurseong,kalimpong,Lava &Lolegaong) just book a flight from New Delhi/your city to Bagdogra Airport(IXB) and you shall find all means to travel to your favorite destination from thereon(without comprising your security).Ofcourse you need to be careful about handing enough money to the taxi drivers.A little bargaining and awareness of the fare will save a lot of your money.Did I mention that Darjeeling is one of the low budget hill stations of India?

Gangtok (4 hrs from Siliguri)

Mirik ( 45 minutes from Siliguri)

Though Darjeeling and Gangtok are the most popular hill stations of this region but there are some beautiful tracts very very close to Siliguri which could be unmatched by any  hill station .As we know that North Bengal and Northeast regions are the least explored natural places of the earth therefore they still remain in their natural form.Obviously, I never dream it to be spoiled by pollution or population but atleast I could make an endeavor to reach those nature lovers who crave to see Nature in its native form.Moreover, the things out here incredibly cheap. Seven momos in just Rs 10.Sorry for the forgetful habit of missing the important points ! Siliguri is among the best and most cost-effective places on earth to consume momos,thupkas,chowmein,and other Chinese dishes.The hawkers of S.F Road and Pradhan Nagar serve the most delicious momos in Siliguri.

For more information on Siliguri you can read the following blogs -

Street Markets of Siliguri

Movie Theaters/Multiplexes In Siliguri

Best Sweet Shops of Siliguri

Birds Found In Siliguri

Butterflies Found In Siliguri

Best Bakeries of Siliguri

Hong Kong Market Siliguri

Gift Shops of Siliguri

Best Places to Eat in Siliguri

Culture And Languages of People In Siliguri

Best Nurseries of Siliguri

Panighata River Siliguri

Pictures Of Kanchenjunga From Siliguri

Pictures of Durga Puja 2016

सिलीगुड़ी की बेहतरीन मिठाई की दुकान

सिलीगुड़ी में अनेक मिठाईयो की दुकान है।  लेकिन यहाँ पे हम सिलीगुड़ी की सबसे बेहतरीन दुकान का वर्णन करेंगे। ऐसा नहीं की  बाकि  दुकानों किसी से कम है ।

आप सिलीगुड़ी के कुछ लोकल  दुकानों  में अति श्रेस्ट सन्देश मिठाई पा सकते है जो बंगाल की विसेषता है। नीचे दिए हुआ दुकानों के परे भी कुछ लोकल दुकाने है जो उत्तर बंगाल की सबसे लोकप्रिय मिठाई दुकानों की जगह  है (और ये सिलीगुड़ी से कुछ मिलो की दुरी पे ही है ) । 

जलपाईगुड़ी का चम् चम् और फुलबारी का गुलाब जामुन  सबसे लोकप्रिय मिठाईया  है।

मिठाई प्रेमियो के लिए हर जगह की लोकप्रिय मिठाई की जानकारी अति आवश्यक है ताकि वो हर प्रदेश के मिठाइयों का लुफ्त उठा सके। 

सिलीगुड़ी की  कुछ प्रतिस्थि मीठइ  दुकाने है -

१. यूनिक Unique(Hill Cart Road, Sevoke Road )

२. माखन भोग  Makhan Bhog (City Center & Sevoke Road )

३. गुरु स्वीट & स्नैक्स Guru Sweet & Snacks ( 2nd Mile, Sevoke Road )

इन दुकानों में आपको अनेक प्रकार की मिठाईया एक जगह मिल जाएगी सिलीगुड़ी में। 

अगर आप  देसी मिठायो का सेवन करना चाहते है तो आपको थोड़ी दूर जानेका  कास्ट करना पड़ेगा और फिर इतने अलग स्वाद का अनुभव कर सकते है।

निचे लिखी जगह  नार्थ बंगाल और सिलीगुड़ी की कुछ प्रचलित जगह है जहा  स्वदेशी मिठाईया मिलती  है -

१. फुलबारी का गुलाब जामुन 

२. बेलाकोबा का चम् चम् 

३. गंगारामपुर की मिस्टी दही 

Best Sweet Shops In Siliguri

Welcome Reader !

Like Americans are crazy about ice-creams similarly Indians are die-hard fans of sweets or mithai. Mithai is a South Asian sweet usually made out of basic ingredients like sugar and ghee.They taste sweet therefore they are termed as sweets in English and mithai (originated from Sanskrit ) in Hindi.

Indians celebrate any festival or happy moment with the inclusion of sweets in their menu.There are several types of sweets across India.Sometimes, one region specializes in specific type of sweet.For example, Jalpaiguri district is popular for Fulbari Gulab Jamun and Cham Cham . Fulbari Gulab Jamun dissolves in your mouth as if it never existed.Cham Cham is little hard, strong sweet with lot of ras but delectable.

I hereby mention the name of some best sweet shops in Siliguri and suburbs.

BEST SWEET SHOPS IN SILIGURI

1.Unique(Hill Cart Road, Sevoke Road )

2. Makhan Bhog (City Center & Sevoke Road )

Follow the link to go to the official website - http://www.maakhanbhog.com

3. Guru Sweet & Snacks ( 2nd Mile, Sevoke Road )

Follow the link to go to the official website - http://gurusweets.in

BEST SWEET SHOPS IN SILIGURI SUBURBS

1. Fulbari Misthan Bhandar ( Fulbari Road )

सिलीगुड़ी में क्रिसमस ट्री कहा ख़रीदे ?

जो व्यक्ति क्रिसमस घर पे मनाते है , उनके लिए क्रिसमस ट्री एवं उसकी सामग्री  खरीदना आवश्यक हो जाता है। एसे स्थिति में आप कौन सी  जगह जा सकते है जहा आपकी रूचि उपयोग  सामग्री मिल जाये और समय का भी मूल्य उपयोग हो सके ?

क्रिसमस ट्रीज विधान मार्किट के एक दुकान में। 

सिलीगुड़ी का विधान मार्किट क्रिसमस ट्री खरीदने के लिए एक सर्वसेष्ठ मार्किट है। यहाँ अनेक प्रकार  की क्रिसमस ट्री की  बिक्री होती  है। विधान मार्किट के आर्य बेकरी गली में एक छोर से क्रिसमस ट्री बिक्री करने वाली दुकाने है।

विधान मार्किट 

 आप इसमें से अपने पसंदिता दुकान से अपने उपयोग मूल्य वस्तु खरीद सकते  है।
इसमें आपको स्टार्स,कैंडी कैन्स ,बेल्स आदि  वस्तुए भी मिलेगी।

विधान मार्किट क्रिसमस वेंडर 

इन दुकानों की सबसे भरिया बात ये है की आप कम दाम में विभिन्न  प्रकार की वस्तुए खरीद सकते है। इतना वैरायटी सिलीगुड़ी के किसी एक दुकान में नहीं मिल सकता है।

सिलीगुड़ी में कुछ बकेरीज़ भी है जो क्रिसमस ट्री और उनकी सामग्री भेजती है किन्तु विधान मार्किट और बकेरीज़ के मूल्य में थोड़ा अंतर जरूर होगा।  ये लाज़मी भी है।

मिओ अमोरे सिलीगुड़ी 

सिलीगुड़ी की बकेरीज़ जो केक्स,क्रिसमस ट्री और सजावट की वस्तु  रखते है वह यह  है - 

1. विक्टोरिया जंक्शन (2nd Mile )
2. मिओ अमोरे ( Hill Cart Rd  )
3. आर्य बेकरी ( Hill Cart Rd एवं  Vidhan Market )
4. बेकर्स विलेज (Vishal Mega Mart )

Where Should You Buy A Christmas Tree In Siliguri ?

Welcome Reader !

Most must be in an anticipation to purchase a Christmas tree as soon as possible so that the decoration begins a day before Christmas.Last day, I heard a lady saying that 'Mein phir nahi aaungi saman lene.Jo lena hai abhi bata do ". She was standing beside a gift shop selling Christmas decorative items; and was inquiring other side for the necessity of any item because she wouldn't return to this place again.

Long gone are the days of fret and fume, I'm here to direct you to the best place (in Siliguri ) selling remarkable Christmas Trees and its decorative items.

Shops selling Christmas decorative items in Vidhan Market

Vidhan Market is the place where one can seek for the attractive Christmas decoration items.Vidhan Market is the second half of Hong Kong Market.

Click here for the location of Christmas Shops in Vidhan Market

A lane opening with Arya Bakery is the right place to buy Christmas decorative items few days before the festival.There are series of shops displaying huge ornamental stars which will catch your attention as soon as you pass.These shops are wholesale shops which sell items at price lower than market price.I went to purchase some Christmas bells and tired the vendor with questions on price.

Vendor selling bells, stars and other decorative items in stalls

Christmas Trees put to display outside a shop in Vidhan Market

I hope the items suit your requirement.Be frank to place your queries regarding who, where and what of Siliguri in the comments section.

Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas !

Best Bakeries of Siliguri

Welcome Reader !

We all get excited with the thought of Christmas even in a country like India where secularism is not just a term but an existing practice.

Giant Christmas trees lighted with rice lights and adorned with stars bells,candy cane and small wrapped gifts is the picture of Christmas in India. Winterness of the season accelerates the fever.The appetite of brewing coffee and baking muffins rise to it's zenith.Christmas is just the right occasion to let go of the desires and embrace the delectable ! Humans appear to become daring in the light of an occasion.So that nobody compromises on the happiness of savoring a piece of Black Forest, I bring here the names of marvelous bakeries serving people products of best quality in Siliguri.

Following are some good bakeries in Siliguri -

1.Victoria Junction (Sevoke Road )

Victoria Junction is no doubt the best one in terms of variance.They can prepare personalized cakes on various themes. Victoria Junction is popular among young generation.Classy interiors and a happening ambiance sets the perfect setting for hangout with a plate of brownie and muffins.Products served are palatable.Gift items are also provided here.

Products available in Victoria Junction -
Pastries
Burgers
Pizza
Cakes
Muffins
Chocolates
Gift Packs
Soft Toys

Victoria Junction is located beside Dominos on Sevoke Road.A little ahead of Cosmos Mall.
Follow the link to go to the website - http://www.victoriajunction.in

2. Mio Amore (Hill Cart Road )

Like Kolkata, Mio Amore is a big hit in Siliguri.I believe (no statistics involved) that it is the most frequented bakeries of Siliguri. There is a logical explanation to this occurrence. Mio Amore serves succulent cakes at the most affordable prices. I generally purchase cakes from this shop (Black Forest  my favourite ).Almost all bakery items are available in this shop including- cookies, fruit cakes, rolls, muffins, brownies, pastries and biscuits.

Mio Amore City Center

Mio Amore are good in keeping fresh products especially Hill Cart Road store.The other popular store is in City Center.

Products available in Mio Amore _
Pastries
Burgers
Patties
Rolls
Pizza Base
Pizza
Cakes
Muffins
Chocolates
Gift Packs
Soft Toys

3. Arya Bakery 

Arya Bakery is a time-tested and indigenous bakery of Siliguri.It is situated at Vidhan Market and various places in Siliguri.Black Forest cakes are wonderfully prepared.One should definitely buy cookies and biscuits from this shop to be eaten with a cup of tea or coffee.Bakery products like baking soda, vanilla or chocolate essence are also sold here.

Products available in Arya Bakery -

Pastries
Burgers
Patties
Rolls
Pizza Base
Pizza
Cakes
Muffins
Bakery Items (baking Soda ,essence, chocolate powder)
Cookies
Biscuits

4 .Bakers Village (Vishal Mega Mart )

Bakers Village is a house of professional bakers.They look for the excellence of the product served to the customers.Variance is outnumbered.Once I was sitting with a friend in the shop after ordering a chocolate pastry.A large chunk of chocolate pastry was brought to my table .The lady who baked it kept asking me of the modifications required. I couldn't find any. It was yummilicious ! The cost must be little high like Victoria Junction but they serve to you the best in the price. The handwork is justified.
Products available in Bakers Village

Pastries
Burgers
Pizza
Cakes
Muffins
Chocolates
Gift Packs
Soft Toys


5. Big Bazar Confectionery (Cosmos Mall, Sevoke Road )

Big Bazar Confectionery is a shop inside the Big Bazar of Cosmos Mall.They have an open kitchen or bakery where visitors can see for themselves the procedure of cake preparation.There is always somebody deeply engrossed in icing the cake or baking it.The visitors can see them enjoy the finished products displayed on the stall or buy something for home.Big Bazar Confectionery specializes in cakes and pastries.

Gift Shops In Siliguri

Christmas is on the threshold and we feel the requirement of sending cards to our distant friends or buying gifts for the Christmas decoration.

My blogs are here to help people find the right places for their necessities in siliguri. Following are the best gift shops of Siliguri where one can find authentic , engaging and eye-catching items for your near and dear ones.

1. Archies

Archies Gallery is the right place to buy gifts and cards.They have some bewitching collection of cards for every occasion.

There are two branches of Archies Gallery in Siliguri.One is located at Air View while another is at City Center Ground Floor.

Archies at Air View More

City Center Archies Gallery has widest collection of cards and gifts.

Archies at City Center

The gifts include -

• Albums
• Soft Toys
• Watches
• Cards
• Calendar
• Wall Hangings
• Chocolates

2. Scoops (Hong Kong Market )

Scops is another good shop for buying gifts.They have some good collection of chocolates and toys.Cards are diverse in themes.

Scoops is located at Hong Kong (Lakme Gally ) beside another gift shop specialized in soft toys.