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Siliguri Bus Terminus Adds Dormitories, Lounge Ahead of Festive Rush
A bus station in Siliguri has opened new places for passengers to rest.
There is a dormitory with beds for men and women.
Men have 14 beds, while women have six.
A 12-hour dormitory stay will cost ₹300.
The station also has a lounge for about 100 people.
Using the lounge will cost ₹20 for each hour.
The transport corporation is planning special tourist trips for the holiday season.
These trips may visit forests, wildlife parks, hills and heritage sites across north Bengal.
New male and female dormitories and a passenger lounge have opened at Siliguri’s Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Terminus.
The dormitories have 14 beds for men and six for women, costing ₹300 for a 12-hour stay.
The lounge can seat about 100 passengers and costs ₹20 per hour.
The North Bengal State Transport Corporation plans affordable two-day and daylong tourist packages from Siliguri.
Proposed routes include Jaldapara, Gorumara, Buxa, Chilapata, Mirik, Mungpoo, Samsing and Suntalekhola.
- Who
- The West Bengal state transport department, the North Bengal State Transport Corporation and Minister of State Anandamay Barman.
- What
- New passenger dormitories and a lounge were inaugurated, while tourist packages from Siliguri were announced as plans.
- Where
- The Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Terminus in Siliguri, with proposed tours across north Bengal.
- When
- The facilities were inaugurated on Monday ahead of the festive season; the packages are likely during Durga Puja and other festive seasons.
- Why
- To improve passenger facilities and provide affordable travel options during the expected festive tourist rush.
Key facts
- Male dormitory
- 14 beds
- Female dormitory
- 6 beds
- Dormitory charge
- ₹300 for 12 hours
- Lounge capacity
- Around 100 passengers
- Lounge charge
- ₹20 per hour
- Operator
- North Bengal State Transport Corporation
- Proposed tour formats
- Two-day packages and daylong excursions
Quotes
A North Bengal State Transport Corporation official
Official involved in planning the NBSTC tourist packages
“A 14-bed dormitory for male passengers and a six-bed dormitory for female passengers have been inaugurated at the TNCBT. Despite the terminus being an old facility, we have planned to introduce more amenities for passengers here.”
telegraphindia.com
“These tour packages are being structured in consultation with professional tour operators and are likely to be introduced during the Durga Puja and other festive seasons.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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