This football shrine built in the 1980s is large enough to accommodate 35,000 people. Besides football matches, the stadium also hosts cricket games and other local events

Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a variety of animal species like the elephant, Indian bison, tiger, leopard, barking deer, and sambar. Located in the lower catchment area of Mahananda river, the sanctuary sprawls across 159 sq. km of reserve forest. Climb up to one of the hides or watchtowers built inside to catch a quick view of the wild animals in their natural habitat. For a glimpse of the local flora and fauna, visit the Nature Interpretation Centre within the sanctuary.

Madhuban Park in the outskirts of the city is a great place for a family reunion. The scenic surroundings of the park maintained by the Indian Army are ideal for people who appreciate nature’s beauty. Find a comfortable shaded area to lay down your picnic blanket and unpack your picnic basket filled with made to order goodies.

Hire one of the pedal or engine-fitted boats at the Umrao Singh Boat club and explore the scenic surroundings of the region. The half hour joyride is sure to delight even the weariest traveler.

Enter the peaceful confines of the Salugara monastery which is famous for the one hundred foot stupa constructed by the Tibetan Lama - Kalu Rinpoche. Immerse yourself in prayer and solitude inside this sacred Buddhist abode.

Inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1996, this monastery is another place of Buddhist worship in the city.

Newly wed couples aspiring for a happy married life flock to the Kali Mandir to seek the blessings of Goddess Kali. Drive 20 km from the city centre to reach this holy point situated in the hills of Sevoke.

En route to Coronation Bridge is a place where you will find cell phones that double as cameras oddly saluting monkeys. Befriend these monkeys by feeding them bread, bananas and other grub.

Walk on the mighty Coronation Bridge that runs over the mighty Teesta river. Built in 1930, the bridge is an excellent feat of British design and architecture.

Visit an entire museum dedicated to Bengal’s noted historian and social worker Akshaya Kumar Maitreya.

To beat the city blues, head to the Savin Kingdom amusement park. The special attractions here are striking cars, monorails and  flying saucers.  Amble over to the water park section where a pool, an artificial waterfall and shower faucets will soak you in joy.

As you enter the sanctum of the ISKCON Temple, Siliguri, a feeling of tranquility will pervade your body and soul. The luxuriant surroundings, the fascinating paintings of the eternal lover- Lord Krishna, and the swarm of devotees chanting prayers, together create an atmosphere that transcends the real to become ethereal.