Kurseong is a scenic hill station located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Situated at an elevation of around 1,458 meters (4,783 feet), Kurseong offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush green valleys. book homestay in kurseong. Here are 10 things to do in kurseong.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum
Once a temporary residence of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the museum is located in Netaji’s elder brother’s residence. It has pictures, documents and articles related to Netaji during his house imprisonment by the British. Today, the museum also acts as an institute for Himalayan Language & Culture Studies and offers excellent views of the valley..
Ambotia Shiva Mandir
Located inside the Ambotia Tea Estate, the Ambotia Shiv Mandir is one of the holiest places of worship in Kurseong. Serving also a popular place for tourists, the surroundings of this temple are serene and aesthetically pleasing. A lovely orange orchard is located adjacent to the temple, and tourists can also enjoy excellent views from the temple premises.
Tea Garden
Just like the tea gardens of Darjeeling, the sprawling tea plants in their estates add a certain charm unique to Kurseong. Highly recommended among the places to visit in Kurseong, one can visit one of the two big tea estates – Makaibari or Ambotia. The estates offer guided tours where visitors can meet the workers, get to know the history, art and the science behind tea processing.
Eagle’s Craig View Point
Highly recommended as one of the places to visit in Kurseong and ideal to be visited during both sunrise and sunset, the Eagle’s Crag View Point offers breathtaking panoramic views of the valley. Overlooking the entire Siliguri plains, one can click excellent photos of the Kanchenjunga from this viewpoint. Visitors can either trek up the winding path or hire a taxi to the top. The view of the rising sun behind the mighty Kanchenjunga is a sight to behold.
Deer Park and Dow Hill
Situated in Dow Hill and also now known as Dow Hill Eco Park, Deer Park is a recreational attraction for families with their kids. A very simplistic park, it was once famed for its conservation activities of deer and other rare species of small birds and animals. Today, visitors can still enjoy the serene environment, especially brought about by the pine trees shrouded in the winter mist.
Castleton Tea Estate
Castleton Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Kurseong CD block in the Kurseong subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Kettle Valley
The unusual name (Kettle) probably is due to the adjacent tea garden…lots of greenery and its for this reason that its very popular as a picnic spot!!
Gidhapahar Mandir
Regarded as one of the main religious places in Kurseong, Gidhapahar Mandir is a famous temple amongst the people belonging to Hindu religion
Bagora and Chimney Village
The quaint village is well known for its variety of birds, forest of oak and pine and of course the rhododendrons. In winter, you can see oranges as well. From the small and rural market area of Bagora, a road goes all the way to Latpanchar and beyond.
Bhangzang Salamander Lake
Among the finest Tourist Attraction in the city, Bhangzang Salamander Lake in Kurseong, Darjeeling is known for offering excellent patient care. The clinic is located centrally in Kurseong, a prominent locality in the city.
