Kurseong is a hill station (and sub-divisional town) situated in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Located at an altitude of 1458 metres (4864 ft), Kurseong is just 30 km from Darjeeling. It has a pleasant climate throughout the year and the winters are not as severe as Darjeeling.
The local name of Kurseong is called "Kharsang" which in the
Lepcha language means "Land of the White Orchids".
The terraced tea gardens, orchid nurseries, and verdant hill slopes are
best explored either on foot or by the Toy Train which runs from New Jalpaiguri
to Darjeeling.
Kurseong was transferred to the British in 1835 by the King of Sikkim.
The town gained importance only after 1880 although Darjeeling took away the
larger share of tourism. It is home to some reputed schools such as Goethals,
Victoria and Dow Hill. Kurseong is a nature lover's paradise and offers some
interesting treks.
Kurseong Near
By Places :
Eagle’s
Craig view point:
This view point is located near the town seemingly
perched on a cliff. One can have a sweeping view of the surrounding mountain,
hill, hamlets and slopes from here. It has a cafeteria, a watch tower and a
flower garden; this place also houses the water reservoir for the entire town
of Kurseong.
Forest
Museum :
The forest museum is a treat for nature lovers and the ecotourist.
Located on Dow Hill, the museum is maintained by the forest department and
gives you rare insight into the flora and fauna that inhabit the region.
Giddapahar
view point :
Located a few kilometer away from Kurseong. The
place offers a wonderful view of mountains and is a great place for clicking
photographs.
Giddapahar
Seti Mata Temple:
This temple is carved out of an ancient rock and is
dedicated to Goddess Durga. A sacred place of the Hindus.
Ambootia
Temple:
This temple is located within the Ambootia Tea
Estate area. It has an old temple thronged by many devotees.
Dowhill's
Girls School:
Provides a
glimpse of the British era with its architecture and elegance. This school is
well known for its beautiful location surrounded by pine trees and the quality
of education it provides.
Victoria
Boy's School:
This school was also created by the British and
still maintains its Victorian looks and fame.
Grotto:
The grotto houses the statue of Virgin Mary and is located in a beautiful
surrounding that takes you to another place and time. It is a peaceful place
and peace is what you feel when you are there. Devotees light candles and pray
to God here; it is also frequented by young couples because it offers
seclusion.
Bhangzang Salamander Lake:
The Bhangzang Salamander Lake is located at a distance of 14 km from the
town of Kurseong. This is a beautiful and serene lake with green-tinged waters
and is home to a range of salamanders which is a rare and endangered species.
The lake is a natural haven with greenery all around and its natural
grandeur had made it a popular destination among the British. Even today,
though the lake is relatively unknown to tourists, local people from the nearby
areas come here to enjoy a pleasant evening and the beauty of the lake and the
surroundings.
Bagora:
Bagora, a quaint village, located at a height of 7100 ft., in the Darjeeling
district, is not yet explored and hence it still remains unexploited. Nestled
amidst serene and exotic scenery with majestic views of Mt. Kanchenjungha, this
romantic getaway will not disappoint you. Bagora is also called Zero Point and
has a base camp of the Indian Air Force with a helipad.
Best time to
visit Kurseong:
The very essence of Kurseong is its wonderful weather. So you can visit
the place any time of the year. However, it is better to skip the rainy season.
How to reach
Kurseong:
The nearest airport of Kurseong is located at Bagdogra. You can avail
taxis and buses from the airport to reach Kurseong, located at a distance of 60
km. The two nearest railway stations of Kurseong are located at Siliguri (50
km) and New Jalpaiguri (57 km). Taxis and buses are available from both the
stations to reach Kurseong. You can also enjoy a ride of toy train from New
Jalpaiguri to Kurseong, which takes around 5 hours. Kurseong is also connected
by roads with Siliguri, Darjeeling, Mirik, Kalimpong and Gangtok.
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