Siliguri is situated at the base of the Himalaya mountains in the plains. It is the largest town in the area ( North Bengal ) and connects the hill station towns of Gangtok, Kalimpong and Darjeeling with the rest of India . The Mahananda River flows past Siliguri. Siliguri has three main seasons summer, winter and monsoon. Summers are not very hot and temperatures rarely exceed 40°C.It is considerably cooler than the southern and central regions of West Bengal . During this season, tourists from all over India stop in Siliguri en route to the cooler climes of the northern hill stations. Winters are cool and temperatures range from a high of 15°C to a low of about 3°C. Light rain and dense fog are seen during this season. During the monsoon season between June and September, the town is lashed by heavy rains often cutting access to the hill stations & Sikkim . The climate is suitable for growing tea and the surrounding region has many tea gardens.

Siliguri is described to be the gateway to the Northeast. The strategic location of the city makes it a base for essential supplies to the region. Siliguri has gradually developed as a profitable centre for a variety of businesses. As a central hub, many national companies and organisations have set up their offices here. Recently a number of movie-multiplexes are being planned to be opened in Siliguri.The Hong Kong market located here is a chief hub for buying low cost Chinese goods ,and is very popular among people from nearby areas.3 "T" s - Tea, Timber & Transport are main businesses of Siliguri.Siliguri is the headquarters of FOCIN(Fedaration of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of North Bengal).

State : West Bengal
District : Darjeeling district
Coordinates : 26.72° N 88.41° E
Area : 6,227 km²
Elevation : 122 m
Time zone : IST (UTC+ 5:30 )
Population (2001) : 258,000
Density : 41.43/km²

Codes :
Postal : 734 001
Telephone : +91-353
Vehicle : WB -74