You may have heard about Sukna before, a fascinating hamlet just 11 km away from Siliguri.
Its picturesque location, breathtaking view of the surrounding and Sukna Forest has made this place a favored tourist destination.
Also known to be the Gateway of Siliguri and Darjeeling, let us in the following paragraphs describing why it should be your next travel destination.
Nestled in the foothills of Eastern Himalaya at an elevation of 1527 meters, Sukna is a scenically blessed place surrounded by lush green forest, countless streams, and rivers.
Tourist Attractions and Things to See
Sukna, a less trodden tourist destination yet to explore fully is thriving rapidly as a hot tourist spot due to its surroundings.
Blessed with rich flora and fauna, Sukna Forest and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary are what attract travellers to it.
A charming destination amidst the sprawls of the green forests and breath-taking mountains, Sukna also offers three most prominent landmarks to its thirsty travellers such as Sukna Cantonment and the Sukna Railway Station, the Forest Department Campus.
Places to See near Sukna
Sukna, being a prominent yet free from the tourist rush destination, offers plenty of scenic places to visit near it and some of them are.
- Sukna Forest.
- Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Madhuban Park.
- Salugara Monastery.
- Umrao Singh Boat Club.
How to Reach Sukna Forest
You can reach Sukna and its tall evergreen forest from Siliguri by hiring a car or taxi.
Siliguri is just 11 km away and it will not take more than 15 minutes to reach Sukna from Siliguri.
Best Time to Visit Sukna
Sukna can be visited anytime and any day of the year but the best time to visit it from the months of October to February.
During this time the weather of Sukna stays charming and quite enjoyable.
Accommodation
You finally know everything about this fascinating destination near Siliguri and now, maybe you are wondering about the accommodation facilities.
While having a trip to Sukna, you can stay at Siliguri. There are many budgets and the luxury hotels you can choose from. Furthermore, you can even stay at the Sukna Forest Bungalow and Guest House.
Conclusion
Far from the bustling crowd of Siliguri city, Sukna and its lush green forest act as a solace who seek peace and want relief from their hectic lifestyle.
Explore, one of the yet fully discovered destinations in the North Bengal, enjoy the view of astounding mountains, shimmering rivers and wild animals such as leopard and have a picnic with your friends and family.
Gigantic animals named elephant wandering around the people’s locality will surely make you astonished and provide you with the finest example of a sweet bond between animals and humans.
So, when are you coming to explore Sukna?
