Here are some exciting places to visit in Kurseong :

Eagle’s Crag
The place is located at 1 km uphill from Kurseong Railway station.An beautiful scenic of the Teesta River and the dense evergreen forest of Darjeeling valley imparts it a major attraction for the tourist.The lower summit encompasses a Tourist complex with a garden and observatory Netaji Kothi.At earlier times the place served as the home of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose but now it stand as ruined building in a dismal condition.The tourists can enjoy trekking. Khangchendzonga, Jannu and Kabru peaks also serves as an ideal spot for tourism.

St.Mary’s Hill

St. Mary Hill is located at 4 kms away from Kurseong Railway Station.The hill stand admidst the deep woods which imparts it a look of an elegant mansion. It houses the Eastern Forest Rangers’ College (EFRC). Earlier the campus serves as the sight for St. Mary’s seminary, the first such seminary of the east of Suez.The place also encompasses a statue of Jesus and Mary and the newly built Jt. John’s Church.The church has been carved out in modern architectural style.

Kettle Valley Picnic Spot

The picnic spot is located at Dilaram Tea Estate on the banks of the river Rinchengtong.It serves as an ideal place for outing purpose.It also offers a rare opportunity to play in its crystal clear waters in the backdrop of snow-clad mountains to the tourist.

Dow Hill

The Dow Hill encomasses the Deer Park, the Forest Museum, the mini amusement park and the water reservoir. The place is located amidst moss-laden conifers.It is worth a visit for the tourist looking for serenity and peacefulness.A well maintained tourist complex is located at the top of the hill at a distance of 1 km.The place is surrounded by the ubiquitous tea plantations. The Castleton Tea Estate, which produces the world’s most expensive tea, is located nearby.

Ambotia Shiva Mandir & Gidhapahar Mandir

Ambotia Shiva Mandir and Gidhapahar Mandir serves as a centre for religious and spiritual purpose.The place is located admidst the town
 

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Kurseong is located at an altitude of 2458 Mts.(4864 ft), 51 kms away from Siliguri and 30 kms away from Darjeeling.The peace, serenity and the healthy climate of Kurseong attracts the tourist to this place.Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore and the great composer Atul Prasad Sen has been inspired by the beauty of the place. Sister Nivedita, the great disciple of Swami Vivekananda also resided here.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit the place in during summers commence from mid April to June.As the maximum temperature etends to 29 degree celsius.In winter it last from mid September to December.

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