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The monastery offers a range of meditative practices that enable you to achieve spiritual growth and inner peace. From basic mindfulness meditation to more advanced meditation techniques.

Chanting is a powerful way to connect with the divine and help to still the mind and focus on a single thought. At the Ewam India Buddhist Monastery you can learn to chant Buddhist mantras.

The monastery organizes a series of cultural festivals every year, which celebrate the spiritual and cultural heritage of Buddhism. The festivals include traditional music and dance performances, as well as lectures by spiritual leaders and monks.

You can also visit the Salugara Monastery, which houses the famous 16-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha.

The Hindu ISKCON Temple is a popular religious spot in the city and is a great place to visit for some peace and tranquillity.

Do some sightseeing at the Coronation Bridge, also known as Sevoke Bridge, which is situated on the Teesta River and is a great spot for photography.

Walk along rows of green tea bushes, lines of taller trees shading them with a deep blue sky above. Filled with the aroma of fresh tea, the beautiful tea gardens of Siliguri will invite you to witness the lush green plantations and also learn about the tea cultivation process.

For souvenir shopping, you can visit Hong Kong Market to shop for unique and locally-made handicrafts, textiles, and jewellery at this bustling market. Sevoke Road and Hill Cart Road are two vastly different shopping destinations that offer a complete shopping experience to visitors. Whether you are looking for a luxurious shopping experience or a quaint street market with local handicrafts and goods, Siliguri has it all.

Try some local Tibetan food at small restaurants and cafes nearby. Bengali cuisine is a perfect blend of the best of both worlds, where the rich culinary heritage of India is combined with the finer aspects of world gastronomy. If you have not yet tried the dishes of Bengali cuisine, you are missing out on a true gastronomic adventure. At restaurants, street corners and luxury hotels, traditional dishes of Bengali cuisine are proudly served, which are not just limited to ‘Maach Bhaat’ but include a plethora of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies, each having its own distinct flavour and aroma. From the famous ‘Kosha Mangsho’ to the delicate ‘Begun Basanti’ and, Bengali cuisine is a true celebration of flavour, aroma, and taste.