Siliguri is not a tourist destination, but being a modern city and an important trade center, it offers excellent opportunity for shopping in Siliguri.
With an airport, railway station and excellent road network, the city serves as a major business hub for northeastern Indian states and countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Traditional handicrafts from these areas get together in the city for trading and these make for wonderful shopping in Siliguri.
Darjeeling tea is the most popular item for those who go for shopping in Siliguri. Darjeeling tea is arguably the best in the world and famous for its superb flavor. Siliguri is of course a good place to buy authentic Darjeeling tea.
You may also choose to buy woolen garments from Tibet and Bhutan while shopping in Siliguri. You would come across the Tibetans and Bhutanese with assorted woolen garments virtually anywhere in the city.
You may also pick up some handicrafts from Sikkim and antics while shopping in Siliguri which serve as great souvenirs or give-away to friends and relatives.
Northeast Himalayan region having rich forestlands is a good source of wood. And traditionally the communities of this region are skilled in woodcraft. You may also choose to shop furniture, utilities and objets d'art in Siliguri, which is the main trading center for these things.
With a number shopping joints at Hill Cart Road and Sevoke Road, swanky malls and variety of roadside stalls there are several options for shopping in Siliguri.
Siliguri also has a market where electronic goods are almost a steal. If you share a love for gadgets, hang out at Hong Kong market, as it is popularly called.
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