About ISKCON Temple :
An august reflection of serenity and sublime beauty, ISCKON temple in Siliguri attracts thousands of people into its lap. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as Hare Krishna Movement, manages the temple with dedication and reverence. The temple enshrines Radha Madhav idol, an image of Lord Krishna with his romantic wife Radha. The temple houses many beautiful idols of Advaita Acharya, Lord Narasimha, Lord Chaitanya and many more. The temple is fully constructed in modern architectural style without surrendering the ancient Indian customs of ‘Vashtuhaara’. The marble floors and the beautiful glossy walls are real eye catching views.
General Information about ISKCON Temple :
Location: Siliguri
State: West Bengal
Capital: Kolkata
Language: Bengali, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach ISKCON Temple :
By Air:
Siliguri domestic airport is located at Bagdogra at a distance of 12 km from the heart of the city. Siliguri is air linked to Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Siliguri is connected to Gangtok by helicopter services. Taxi fare from airport to city is about Rs 250. International travels get connection flights from Kolkata which is nearly 600 km away. Kolkata is connected to all major cities in India by air and is connected to many cities abroad.
By Rail:
New Jalpaiguri railhead is the nearest railway station to Siliguri, which is 16 km away. Jalpaiguri Station is connected to all major stations in India including Delhi and Mumbai.
By Road:
Public road transport buses offer services from many cities in West Bengal to Siliguri. There are regular daily bus services to Kolkata. Private tourist buses also connect many cities in North East to Siliguri.