Kurseong
The 'Land of White Orchids' brings together tea gardens, colonial-era schools, viewpoints and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
4,751 ft
September to May
2 Days Recommended
51 km from NJP Railway Station
What Kurseong feels like
Kurseong spreads across several green hills below Darjeeling, with tea estates, heritage schools and a lived-in town centre. It is a practical, lower-altitude base for travellers who want easy services alongside forest walks, Dow Hill atmosphere and the toy-train heritage of the DHR.
Contour Coordinates: 26.882° N, 88.278° E
51 km transit drive from NJP Railway Station.
Eat and take home
Look for on the table
- • Momos, thukpa, bakery snacks and Nepali meals in town
- • Tea tastings and café meals around the market and tea-garden belt
Good small buys
- • Darjeeling tea from established outlets
- • Local bakery goods, groceries, medicines and practical gear
Kurseong has the widest day-to-day services of these additions. For tea, prefer sealed or traceable products; for DHR rides, verify the current timetable directly before travel.
Before you go
Useful details for planning your time in Kurseong.