Salugara Monastery

Salugara Monastery

Salugara Monastery in Bagdogra town is among those places which are renowned for their monasteries and monks. Tourists can pay a visit to the beautiful monasteries in Bagdogra. Salugara Monastery is located about 13 km away from Bagdogra and is famous for stupas of Buddha.

This monastery was built by Buddhist monks who are the followers of His Holiness The Dalai Lama. The most important attraction of this monastery is the Stupa which is 110 feet tall and was founded by the Tibetan Lama, Kalu Rinpoche. According to an ancient belief, the monastery is surrounded by hills which protect it. Thousands of people visit this place to witness the beautiful relics and idols of the monastery.

Getting There

If you are in Siliguri city center, you can take a taxi or a shared jeep to the Salugara Monastery. Several taxis and shared jeeps operate on this route, and you can find them at the Siliguri Junction Bus Terminus or other local taxi stands.

The distance from Bagdogra Airport to Salugara Monastery is approximately 16 kilometers (9.9 miles). The travel time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it usually takes around 30-40 minutes to cover this distance by road.

There are no direct public buses or trains from Bagdogra Airport to Salugara Monastery. However, you can take a taxi or a shared jeep from the airport to Siliguri city center and then take another taxi or shared jeep to Salugara Monastery. Several taxis and shared jeeps operate on this route, and you can find them at the Siliguri Junction Bus Terminus or other local taxi stands.