Kurseong is a small hill settlement on the way to Darjeeling. Kurseong is also called 'The Land of White Orchid'. You can hire a car and visit Makaibari Tea Garden, Deer Park, Forest Museum, Ambotia Shiva Temple and Eagle's Crag. The view of sunrise and sunset from Eagles Crag is mind blowing. Nature lovers can also visit Bagora village from Kurseong. It is a calm and serene village. Some home stay options are available in this hamlet. Another place worth seeing is the Netaji Bhawan on Giddha Pahar. It is 2 km from the heart of the town.
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How to Reach
Trains running from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. The journey from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri takes around 10 hours. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. You can reach Kurseong from Siliguri by Darjeeling bound buses and jeeps. Distance from Siliguri to Kurseong is 48 km. One can also hire a private car.
Accommodation
WBTDC Kurseong Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 1600-1800. Tel: 0354-2345608, 9733008779.
Hotel Amarjeet. Tariff - Rs. 2000-3000. Tel: 0354-2344678.
Kurseong Palace. Tariff - Rs. 800-1200. Tel: 0354-2344699.
Hotel White Orchid. Tariff - Rs. 800-1200. Tel: 9830371744.
Constantia Cottage Homestay. Tariff - Rs. 1440-1800. Tel: 9800589906.
Aama Homestay. Tariff - Rs. 2500-5000 per person (including food and stay). Tel: 9775845439.
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Buy Holiday Destinations Travel Guide Book and discover amazing travel destinations near Kolkata. Plus, inside the book, you will get
- Concise and informative text with full color photographs
- How to Reach guide with latest train schedules
- Tariff and contact information of hotels and resorts
- Travel tips and useful medicines
- Bonus: 30 Picnic Spots near Kolkata
Available as eBook & Print Book
How to Reach
Trains running from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. The journey from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri takes around 10 hours. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. You can reach Kurseong from Siliguri by Darjeeling bound buses and jeeps. Distance from Siliguri to Kurseong is 48 km. One can also hire a private car.
Accommodation
WBTDC Kurseong Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 1600-1800. Tel: 0354-2345608, 9733008779.
Hotel Amarjeet. Tariff - Rs. 2000-3000. Tel: 0354-2344678.
Kurseong Palace. Tariff - Rs. 800-1200. Tel: 0354-2344699.
Hotel White Orchid. Tariff - Rs. 800-1200. Tel: 9830371744.
Constantia Cottage Homestay. Tariff - Rs. 1440-1800. Tel: 9800589906.
Aama Homestay. Tariff - Rs. 2500-5000 per person (including food and stay). Tel: 9775845439.
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1 comment:
Your enthusiasm for Kolkata is contagious! Do you have any must-visit spots that aren't on the usual tourist routes? You can also read Srinagar to Leh Bike Tour
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