Siliguri & new Jalpaiguri these twin cities of Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri are the exit tip to Darjeeling, Sikkim and the North Eastern States. Human being the nodal point this place has turned out to be extremely busy and full. This area population around 2.5 lakh peoples, Siliguri also acts as a transportation point for Nepal. This place is not very enjoyable to stay as there are always long lines of buses and trucks. These trucks and vehicles might be good for business but they provide very ugly sight. Tourists come to Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri mainly to change bus or catch trains. If you have time then visit the almost forgotten wild life sanctuary of Jaldhapara. The best season to visit this park is between October and May. This the time when the new grass has come up and animals are out there, the sanctuary has elephants, dears, tigers and other animals but the main attraction is the Rhinos which are threatened by the poachers. Elephant Safari can be taken from Hollong.
The Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in globe, The Kangchenjunga near about 28200 fit heights from ground. From Darjeeling site seeing is the best, Bhan Bhakta Sarani provides one of the enthralling views of these snow capped peaks. The Chowrasta also gives you a good sight to the Kanchenjunga peak. Kangchenjunga is situated on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. Kangchenjunga was first climbed on 25 May 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band, who were part of a British expedition.
