Discover the Charm of KURSEONG- A Serene Hill Station

A small bustling hill town located 30 km south of Darjeeling. Kurseong. in Lepcha language means “the land of white orchids.” Encompassed by hilly slopes adorned with manicured tea gardens. this is where Bengal’s literary masters like Rabindranath Tagore and Atul Prasad Sen had composed their works. Even Sister Nivedita had found her home at Kurseong.

Rightly known as the “Botanist’s Paradise,” Kurseong with its rich flora becomes a sight to behold after the showers in May. Its enthralling scenic beauty is enhanced by the lush tea gardens and the quaint colonial structures adorning the townscape.
From rich historical evidences to an abundance of nature’s beauty, this land is truly a traveller’s delight.

EXPERIENCE KURSEONG
Eagle’s Crag is a spot from where one can get glorious views of Kanchenjunga on one side and the southern plains on the other. Dow Hill has a forest museum and Deer Park has a water reservoir, all set amidst moss-laden conifers.
Chimney has serene, open meadows.

Giddapahar Sati Mata Temple, Ambootia Temple, Bhangzang Salamander Lake, Rohini Tourist Complex, Ranger’s Complex and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum are some of the other major attractions of Kurseong.

FOREST MUSEUM

Maintained by the Forest department, the Forest Museum is a real treat for nature lovers. Here one can learn about various animals that have inhabited the forest in the past.