Moving house in Siliguri: what to plan for
Homes and apartments
Pradhan Nagar, Hakimpara, Sevoke Road and the newer apartment complexes have independent houses and flats. The survey checks the stairs and the access.
Hill routes
Moves to Gangtok, Darjeeling and Kalimpong use mountain roads. A smaller vehicle is often used for the last stretch, and the drive is planned in daylight.
Trade and cross-border cargo
Siliguri is a trade hub for the north-east, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. See road and cross-border freight.
Monsoon moves
Heavy rain from June to September can affect roads. Goods get waterproof wrapping.
Areas we cover in Siliguri
Hill Cart Road, Bidhan Market, Khalpara, Ashrampara and Haiderpara5 areas
- Hill Cart RoadThe main commercial artery of Siliguri, with showrooms, hotels, banks and busy traffic.
- Bidhan MarketThe central market of Siliguri, with shops, eateries and flats above.
- KhalparaA Siliguri locality with homes, shops and a mix of old and new buildings.
- AshramparaA central Siliguri locality with houses, schools and a market.
- HaiderparaA Siliguri locality with a busy market, homes and a growing population.
Pradhan Nagar, Hakimpara, Subhashpally, Rabindranagar and Jyoti Nagar5 areas
- Pradhan NagarA well-known residential and commercial area of Siliguri with shops, clinics and apartments.
- HakimparaA Siliguri residential locality with houses, a market and busy lanes.
- SubhashpallyA Siliguri colony with houses, apartments and neighbourhood shops.
- RabindranagarA Siliguri residential locality with houses, flats and a market.
- Jyoti NagarA Siliguri colony with houses, schools and shops.
Sevoke Road, Shaktigarh, Salugara, Champasari and Matigara5 areas
- Sevoke RoadThe Siliguri road towards Sevoke and the Teesta, with showrooms, offices and apartments.
- ShaktigarhA Siliguri locality with colonies, small industry and a market.
- SalugaraA Siliguri locality known for its monastery, with colonies and growing housing.
- ChampasariA Siliguri area with new colonies, apartments and open land.
- MatigaraA Siliguri area with colleges, apartments and fast-growing housing.
Fulbari, Bagdogra, Sukna, Bhaktinagar and Uttorayon5 areas
- FulbariA Siliguri outskirts area near the border with markets and colonies.
- BagdograThe airport area near Siliguri with colonies, markets and defence presence.
- SuknaA Siliguri foothills area with a military station, colonies and green surroundings.
- BhaktinagarA Siliguri locality with a railway station area, colonies and a market.
- UttorayonA planned township on the Siliguri outskirts with apartments and wide roads.
Moving from Siliguri to another city
Approximate road distance and the usual time a truck takes, counting the loading day. Use the distance calculator for any other pair of cities.
| Moving to | Road distance | Usual transit |
|---|---|---|
| Guwahati | About 450 km | 1–2 days |
| Kolkata | About 600 km | 2–3 days |
| Patna | About 450 km | 1–2 days |
| Delhi | About 1,450 km | 4–6 days |
| Mumbai | About 2,300 km | 6–8 days |
| Bengaluru | About 2,450 km | 6–8 days |
| Hyderabad | About 1,850 km | 5–7 days |
| Chennai | About 2,200 km | 6–8 days |
| Pune | About 2,250 km | 6–8 days |
| Ahmedabad | About 2,100 km | 6–8 days |
Packers and movers charges in Siliguri
Approximate charges for moving a home from Siliguri, by home size and distance. The final price depends on how much you have, the floor and lift, the packing material and the date. Check the distance table above to see which column your move falls in.
| Home size | Within the city | Up to 500 km | 500–1,000 km | Over 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 RK / 1 BHK | ₹3,000–₹8,000 | ₹8,000–₹16,000 | ₹12,000–₹22,000 | ₹16,000–₹30,000 |
| 2 BHK | ₹5,000–₹12,000 | ₹12,000–₹22,000 | ₹16,000–₹30,000 | ₹22,000–₹42,000 |
| 3 BHK | ₹8,000–₹18,000 | ₹16,000–₹30,000 | ₹22,000–₹40,000 | ₹30,000–₹55,000 |
| 4 BHK / Villa | ₹12,000–₹25,000 | ₹22,000–₹40,000 | ₹30,000–₹55,000 | ₹40,000–₹75,000 |
Approximate charges in rupees, for guidance only. GST is extra and transit insurance is optional. Your final price comes in a written quote after the survey.
