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The 15 Best Day Trips from Siliguri

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Siliguri, India, led by Rangpur, Purnia, Biratnagar. The closest is Jalpāiguri, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Siliguri at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rangpur135 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Purnia141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Biratnagar119 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Dinajpur122 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Saidpur113 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Dharān115 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Rāiganj126 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Jaigaon95 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Dārjiling39 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Jalpāiguri37 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Kishanganj82 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Gangtok71 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Thimphu147 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Arāria110 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Koch Bihār110 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Siliguri

  1. 1

    Rangpur, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-east of Siliguri4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Rangpur Zoo.

  2. 2

    Purnia, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Siliguri4 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Biratnagar, Nepal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Siliguri3 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Dinajpur, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Siliguri3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Saidpur, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Siliguri3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Dharān, Nepal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Siliguri3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Rāiganj, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south of Siliguri4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Jaigaon, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Siliguri3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Dārjiling, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-west of Siliguri1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Jalpāiguri, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Siliguri1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Kishanganj, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-west of Siliguri2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Gangtok, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north of Siliguri2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Thimphu, Bhutan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-east of Siliguri4 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Arāria, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-west of Siliguri3 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Koch Bihār, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Siliguri3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Siliguri to Rangpur

A realistic pace for Rangpur, 135 km from Siliguri. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Siliguri
  2. 09:35Arrive in Rangpur (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Rangpur Zoo
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rangpur
  6. 15:35Head back to Siliguri
  7. 17:40Home in Siliguri

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Siliguri?
The best day trips from Siliguri are Rangpur, Purnia, Biratnagar, Dinajpur, Saidpur. The closest is Jalpāiguri, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Siliguri?
Jalpāiguri is the closest, 37 km south-east of Siliguri, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Siliguri?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Siliguri: Jalpāiguri (45 min), Dārjiling (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Siliguri for a day out?
Rangpur is the largest city in day-trip range, 135 km south-east of Siliguri and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Siliguri?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Thimphu at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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