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A lesser known destination on the tourist map is Kurseong, on the way from
Siliguri to Darjeeling. A picturesque town at a height of 1,458m. Kurseong is 51
km from Siliguri on the main road, and is also an important stop on the toy
train route. The alternate route from Siliguri to Darjeeling via Pankhabari also
joins the main road a little short of Kurseong. It's over-a-century-old schools
provide excellent education. Kurseong has the unusual spectacle of the road,
rail track and market 'moving' together towards Darjeeling in the most colourful
manner. It is surrounded by famous tea gardens, producing some of the finest
Darjeeling tea in the world. At one time it was fashionable for rich and famous
calculations to have a summer residence here. Amongst those said to be
associated with Kurseong were poet Rabindra Nath Tagore, painter Abanindra Nath
Tagore, writer Mark Twain, Sister Nivedita and Subhash Chandra Bose. Due to its
climate, Kurseong is favoured by many for health reasons or as a base to visit
Darjeeling.
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Banks |
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State Bank of
India near railway station. |
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Central Bank of India |
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Allahabad Bank |
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Hospital |
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Sub-divisional hospital |
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Sightseeing |
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Eagle's
Craig :- 1 km from the railway station, is an ideal spot for a
view of the hills and plains. The sunset are an unforgettable experience. |
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Deer
Park :- 4 km from the town on Dow Hill has an amusement park. |
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Forest
Museum :- is a part of the
Forest School with exhibits. |
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Giddhapahar
Mandir :- 2 km , on Hill Cart Road, is a Shiva temple. A
fair is held on Shivratri. |
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Ambotia Shiv
Mandir :- 5 km, another Shiva shrine on the Ambotia Tea
Estate. Ambotia landside drops 1,000 metres and is 1.5 km wide. |
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Makaibari Tea Estate
:- 4 km, where visitors can see tea manufacture and
buy the same. |
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Places to
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WBTDC Tourist
Lodge :- Hill Cart Road. It has 16 rooms, a restaurant
fast food outlet and bar and offers excellent views. |
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Amarjeet
Hotel :- 12, Hill Cart Road, with rooms, restaurant, bar. |
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Travel Information |
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By Air |
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Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri, is 60 km away. Taxis/buses are available at the
airport for transit to Kurseong. |
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By Rail |
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Siliguri, 50 km and New Jalpaiguri, 57 km are the nearest main stations. It
is an important station on the toy train route from New Jalpaiguri to
Darjeeling. The Toy Train takes a little over 5 hrs from New Jalpaiguri to
Kurseong. |
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By Road |
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Taxis and buses are available from Siliguri in plenty, taking around 3 hrs for
the journey. Mirik is also 3 hrs away, and Darjeeling is 2 hrs away. Taxi/buses
for Darjeeling, Siliguri/Bagdogra are available throughout the day. |
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