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Siliguri Daytime: Monastery, Coffee, and Culture

Start your afternoon with the serenity of a Tibetan monastery, followed by a chic coffee break and a stroll through local shopping.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Tashi Gomang Shedra Buddhist Monastery

    Walk the grounds of Tashi Gomang Shedra Buddhist Monastery. Inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1999, this Kagyu tradition monastery offers a quiet space to reflect amidst its historical significance.

  2. 13:20

    Dakini Cafe

    Grab a coffee and Italian cuisine at Dakini Cafe. It is just a 3-minute walk from the monastery. The space features brick walls, plants, and Tibetan Buddhist art, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed lunch.

  3. 14:00

    Yousta

    Head to Yousta, an amusement park located about 26 minutes from the monastery. It serves as a lively final stop for the afternoon.

Local tip

Dakini Cafe is open from 11:30 to 21:30 on weekdays and until 20:30 on Sundays, so you have plenty of time to enjoy your meal.

Check before you go

  • Dakini Cafe operates from 11:30 to 21:30 (Mo-Sa) and 11:30 to 20:30 (Su).
  • Yousta is located approximately 26 minutes from the anchor point.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Siliguri (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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