Kurseong Tourism

"The Land of White Orchids" Kurseong Tourism Also known as the 'Land of White Orchids', Kurseong is a hill station located close to Darjeeling famous for its waterfalls, temples and Buddhist gompas apart from the excellent view that the place provides. Perched on the Siliguri-Darjeeling highway, Kurseong is a quiet hill station. Kurseong enjoys milder and pleasant weather most times of the year. During the monsoon season the rain-gods are more than generous as the town receives non-stop rains for days. The rains are in fact much needed for the flora and fauna of the area. Kurseong, the 'Land of White Orchids', gets its name from the flowers found in abundance on its hill-slopes. It's difficult not to fall in love with the view of tea plantations, lush green forests in the panoramic setting of snow-clad mountains. At sunset, you can see an amalgamation of the most beautiful colors in the sky. You can see the British remnants in the form of churches and school in the town. This small hill-town makes for a great stopover for tourists looking for a more peaceful alternative to Darjeeling. Download Kurseong PDF Guide > What's Great? Famous for the white orchids. Also known for its tea estates. What's not so Great? Ideal only for a laid back vacation. No adventure activities available. For Whom Kurseong is an ideal hill station for people who want to derive the pleasure of being surrounded by the alpine beauty without worrying about the high altitude and bone-chilling cold. Ideal for trekkers, historical enthusiasts, as well as spiritual devotees. Equally suitable for backpackers from nearby sites like Kolkata, Kharagpur, etc.

Restaurants and Local Food in Kurseong Kurseong is one of the only two places where you can relish the authentic Muscatel organic tea. Hence, there is no way that you can miss this rare beverage while you are here. The other specialties includeThukpa Noodle Soup and steamed momosat the roadside stalls. You can also try the local drinks such asChanng and Tongbaas well as sip in some of the finest varieties of Darjeeling tea, found in the area. View 3 Restaurants in Kurseong >>

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Apr-May, Aug-Octis the best time to visit Kurseong April, May & August to October are the best months to visit Kurseong. However, except for the monsoon season, rest of the months are also very enjoyable here. Weather in Kurseong Loading... Kurseong in Summer (March - May) This is the most advisable time for a trip to Kurseong. The area is pleasant for a visit at this time, with temperatures ranging between 8 to 20 degrees Celcius. May is considered to be the hottest month in Kurseong. This is also a time when you can expect the least crowd in this place. Kurseong in Monsoon (June - September) This is the least advisable time to visit Kurseong owing to the frequent landslides, sometimes coupled with cloudbursts and torrential rainfall, although the cool breeze and pleasant climate allure some visitors in this offseason. Kurseong in Winter (December - February) This is the another good time for a visit to the site, owing to the cool and pleasant winters. The cool breeze in the city provides pleasure to the tourists. The temperature during this time ranges between 3 to 8 degrees Celcius. Monthly Weather in Kurseong Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 2 19 February 2 21 March 8 22 April 14 25 May 13 26 June 11 28 July 14 27 August 16 31 September 15 26 October 10 29 November 4 24 December 4 21