India Tourism | Kurseong

Situated at an altitude of 2458 metres (4860 feet), Kurseong is 51 kms from Shiliguri and 30 kms from Darjeeling. The word Kurseong means the place of White Orchid. Beacause of its lower elevation, Kurseong enjoys a milder and very healthy climate throughout the year.

Kurseong means the places of White Orchid. Because of its lower elevation, Kurseong enjoys a milder and very healthy climate throughout the year.

Altitude: 4860 feet (2458 metres)
Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 32, Min 19
Winter: Max 15, Min 6
Rainfall: 160 inches annualy (mid june to August)
Best season: March to mid June & September to mid December
STD Code: 03554

How to get there

	Air: Nearest airport Bagdogra (60 kms from Kurseong), is connected to Kolkata (Calcutta), Delhi, Guwahati & other places of north-eastern India by Indian Airlines, Damania & Vayudoot services.
	Rail: Kurseong itself is a railway station on the NJP-Darjeeling narrow guage line (Toy Train Line). And NJP (New Jalpaiguri), 57 kms from Kurseong, is directly connected by rail to Kolkata (Calcutta) and other main places in India.
	Road: Kurseong is connected by road with Shiliguri (51 kms) and from there to practically all the major cities of India. Some road distances are:- Guwahati 560 kms, Kolkata (Calcutta) 636 kms, Delhi 1359 kms, Kathmandu 621 kms.
	Local Transport: Kurseong is connected by regular bus-services with Shiliguri (from 0700 to 1645 hours) and Darjeeling (from 0640 to 1600 hours).

Places of Interest

Eagle's Crag (1 km)
Deer Park (4 kms)
Forest Museum
Giddhapahar Mandir (2 km)
Ambotika Shiv Mandir (5 kms)
Makaibari Tea Estate (4 kms)
St.Mary's Hillk (4 km), Dowhill
Baggaura, Chimney
Kettle Valley Picnic Spot
Namsu
Netaji Kothi

Excursions

Kurseong Town-Forest School-Dow Hill School-Kurseong (8 kms).
Kurseong Town-St.Mary's-(Rangers College) Deorali-Chimney-Kurseong (8 kms).
Kurseong-Singell Tea Estate-Cafebari-Rinchngton Power Station-Namshu Picnic Spot-Kurseong (16 kms)

The Region