Sillery Gaon

Sillery Gaon is a small village in a Darjiling district of the state of West Bengal, India. Sillery gaon is a situated at an altitude (height) of 6000 ft. The Sillery Gaon is lovingly called by the local as New Darjiling. Sillery gaon is offers to a Spectacular view of the Mt. Kanchenjungha touching and its is allied peaks sillery gaon is located at the 96 km from New Jalpaiguri.

Etymology

There are many myths and legends associated with the name of Sillery Gaon. It is said to be a port manteau derived from the word, "Sillery" is a plant that grows in abundance in the region. This area is also abounds in a Cinchona Plantation (which was introduced the region by the British, as a source of Quinine used for the treatment of Malaria).

Tourist attractions

This places is attracts of the tourists of Sillery gaon is surrounded. A major attraction of tourists visiting Sillery gaon is Sangchen Dorjee Monastery was built the reign of Bhutanese in Pedong.

Reach to sillery gaon

To reach the Sillery Gaon is first to need the drive for about 30 minute to reach Sillery Gaon from Pedong. From New Jalpaiguri Railways station ro Bagdogra Airport, and hire a car to reach Pedong via the Teesta Bazar and Alagarh.

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Coordinates: 27°08′N 88°35′E / 27.14°N 88.58°E / 27.14; 88.58


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