Jalpaiguri — Travel Guide
Jalpaiguri is the district headquarters of the Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal, India. This city has derived its name from the word ‘Jalpai’ meaning ‘Olives’, and the suffix ‘Guri’, which means land. The olives have known to be grown profusely in the area during the 1900. The topography of the town has many hills and rivers which enhance the beauty of this place. The town has majorly rural population, which reside in the forest villages and tea gardens. It shares the international borders with Bangladesh and Bhutan. The town is very appropriately nicknamed as the land of ‘Tea, Tourism and Timber’. This town with untouched natural beauty is great place of tourist interest in West Bengal.
Jalpaiguri can be visited any time through the year, however the best time is October to March.
By Air
Bagdogra airport is the nearest to Jalpaiguri. Just 20kms from the town.
By Train
The New Jalpaiguri Railway station is just 4kms away from the town.
Shopping in Jalpaiguri is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Jalpaiguri to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in
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