Sightseeing Highlights:
Eagle's Crag
is a kilometer away uphill from the railway station. There is a tourist
complex with a garden at the top which offers breathtaking views of Teesta River, Jannu and Kabru peaks and the emerald green forests of Darjeeling valley. Netaji Kothi or the summer home of Netaji Subhash Bose is housed on Eagle's Crag in an almost ruined condition.
Major tea estates in and around the town are Ambotia, Castleton, Springside, Makaibari, Jogmaya and Ghoomtee. Temples in Kurseong include Giddhapahar Mandir and Ambotia Shiv Mandir. At Dow Hill, you can visit the Deer Park, the Forest Museum and the amusement park. St. Mary's Hill has an elegant mansion which is now inhabited by Eastern Forest Rangers College. You can visit the newly constructed St. John's church as well.
Other Activities:
Kurseong offers excellent trek routes. The famous day route is from Kurseong to Mirik via Namsu and Balasun River.
The treks are organized by the tourism department. Surrounded by
beautiful tea estates and orchid gardens, the town offers great walks.
A walk through the forest of Aranya Sarani leads to the green meadows of Chimney. A visit to the tea estates is a must. The Makaibari tea gardens sell the local produce and you can sample the fragrant Darjeeling tea here. A picnic at the Kettle Valley picnic spot at Dilaram Tea Estate is quite enjoyable. Shyams, Batloi's and Jeet Restaurant are good options for dining.
Tourism Info:
Tourist Bureau
Govt. of West Bengal
1, Nehru Road
Darjeeling - 734101
Telephone: 0354- 2254050
The tiny hill station of Kurseong is in the beautiful Himalayan valleys of West Bengal. Located at an altitude of 1,458 m, the secluded town is 50 Km from Siliguri and 30 Km from Darjeeling.
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
derives its name from the Nepali word, Kharshang which means dawn's
pole star. 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.
