Kurseong to Darjeeling Travel Guide from Kolkata

If you want to find the cheapest holiday destination in West Bengal, the first destination that comes to my mind is the Kurseong Darjeeling tour. I have saved money from my earnings for three months and spent that money on our next tour.

About Kurseong

The king of Sikkim accepted the subjugation of the British by giving them Kharsang as a gift in 1835. The Nepalese language is Kharsang; this word means morning polar star, which is then transformed into Kurseong in the British tongue.

According to another version, Kurseong means Karsan Rup or the place of white orchids. Kurseong is located 32 km before Darjeeling on the Siliguri—Darjeeling route at a height of 1458 m (4860 ft), shaded by pine, fir, and birch trees. The distance from Siliguri is 48 km. Via Pankhabari Rd, the distance from Mirik is 46 km, and via Ghoom, it’s 76 km.

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There is a junction in Kurseong where the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train and other vehicles are halted. Away from the crowds and bustle of the town, this place is a calm and pleasant health resort tourist spot associated with the memories of Sister Nivedita, Rabindranath Tagore, Abanindranath Tagore, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and Atulprasad Sen.. Due to its position and tranquil climatic conditions, the city is now expanding.

Many of the best schools in India are in Kurseong. Most of the tea estates are on slopes on all sides, and almost every house has a variety of beautiful, gorgeous, colourful flowers. Kurseong is also renowned as the city of orchids.

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Kurseong sightseeing

The third-highest peak in the world, the Kanchenjunga, has been seen from Kurseong. If one can climb up 1 km from the railway station, the Eagle’s Crag can be seen beside the Kanchenjunga; the snow-clad peaks of other mountains are also clearly visible. The pleasant scenario of sunset in Eagle’s Crag is mesmerising us. The Shahid Smarak is also excellent. The water reservoir is here.

Tourists also visit Constantia and the Castleton Tea Estate in this area. You can truly explore nature’s beauty if you climb the mountains and go 12 km northeast of Downhill. There is a Forest museum (except Sat and Sun 10-30 to 17-00) and a Forest School in Downhill.

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Kurseong tourism guide

After progressing about 4 km along the path, there is a Deer Park ( Except Thursday, 8:00 to 16:00) and a Mini Amusement Park on the slopes of Downhill. From here, 2 km from the city on Hill Cart Rd, there is Netaji Bhawan and Museum, laced with Netaji’s imprisonment in 1936 on Giddha mountain.

There is also a Shiva temple, which is 4 km away from the famous Makaibari Tea Estate. Except for Monday, one can see the tea processing and packaging procedure and buy tea from that place.

Kurseong also has churches, temples, and mosques. The latest attraction is the Rohini Tourist Complex. After crossing the Gayabari Station, the beautiful Paglajhora Waterfall is on the way to Darjeeling. This is one of the best tourist spots in India and an interesting place to travel.

Our Kurseong Tour

Darjeeling is called the Switzerland of West Bengal. It’s the most famous honeymoon destination for Bengali travellers. You can also book a tour on the official Kanchenjunga tourism website to explore Darjeeling’s beauty.

This is my first travel destination after becoming a mother. I was stuck at home for a long time, so I eagerly waited to come out and explore something that is my passion. At that time, my baby was only 11 months old. I am pleased, and after one and a half years, this tour is very refreshing for me.

The Kurseong Darjeeling tour is a 3-day, 4-night journey. Please note that whenever you purchase a ticket from IRCTC, please complete the nomination form and the rail insurance properly; it will help in case of an emergency. Nowadays, the trip insurance cost is nil.

The trip was also memorable for my baby, who enjoyed the tour very much. We boarded the Sealdah and reached New Jalpaiguri by the Darjeeling mail. We hired a car from there and reached the Cochrane Palace Hotel at Kurseong.

Bagdogra Airport is the airport near Darjeeling. Many online flight booking sites are available, where one can buy cheap flight tickets to Bagdogra. It’s one of the best places to travel and explore the exquisite beauty of the mountains.

We reached Mohini Road; along this road, the scenery is beautiful. We found hills near us and saw an army camp wherever we looked. After reaching the hotel, we got fresh and finished our lunch. On the hotel rooftop, the scenic beauty was not forgettable, and they had some toys and a small playground for kids—the hotel was 15 to 20 minutes walking distance from the Kurseong railway station. So the area is less crowded, and the hotel’s surrounding view is charming. After all, one can find that kind of environment in which to feel relaxed.

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Kurseong tour guide 

First, we drove to the Makaibari tea estate near the hotel. Here, you can find the best quality Darjeeling tea. You can also see how tea is processed and buy some. In the evening, we returned to the hotel and enjoyed the sunset with tea.

After our first day staying at a hotel, we woke up at 6:30 a.m., packed our breakfast, and went to Kurseong station. Our Toy train was at 7 a.m., and then our journey started towards Darjeeling. The Darjeeling toy train is famous all over the world. You can book a Toy train ticket earlier from IRCTC.

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The Darjeeling toy train schedules are available on that website. The toy train from Kurseong to Darjeeling was exciting for us, and that journey invited the entire travel lover back to their favourite hill station. It is a fascinating place to visit, and it does not require a high budget, especially for those living in West Bengal. The Darjeeling Toy Train trip is very classic and memorable for me.

The toy train stopped for a few minutes at Ghum station, one of the famous Darjeeling railway stations. We drank some tea and breakfast there and then started our Toy train journey again.

The taste of Darjeeling tea is lovely. The Batasia Loop station is very pleasing, and it is the viewpoint of Darjeeling. The Kanchanjangha can be seen adequately from that place through binoculars. After reaching Darjeeling, we hire a car for a side trip.

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Visit Darjeeling, India, the queen of hills

Darjeeling seems to be the queen of the hills, for her beauty, among India’s hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, Shillong, etc. It is famous for Darjeeling orange and Darjeeling tea. The distance between Kolkata and Darjeeling is 633 km, and from Siliguri, the distance is 80 km. Darjeeling is situated at 2185 m or 7100 ft, as the crowning glory of West Bengal is like the Kohinoor diamond.

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Holidays to Darjeeling, India

After visiting the most famous places in Kolkata, this can be your second destination in West Bengal. It’s a beautiful place, and you get a lot of tea variations like Earl Grey tea, Darjeeling tea, Rooibos tea, tea Trinken, Schwarztee, finest Darjeeling tea, grüntee, Aromatisierter Tee, Assam tea, etc.

What to see in Darjeeling, India 

The natural scenery of Darjeeling is beautiful. We visited the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, the tea estate, and Darjeeling Mall.

These are other tourist places that are equally famous. You have to divide your program into two ways. There are lots of tea shops in the mall at reasonable prices. Darjeeling Tea can also be bought from the mall. The Darjeeling Zoo is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We buy Darjeeling tea from there.

After we had reached the Darjeeling mall, it started raining, but it was not heavy rain. It continued for about two hours. We took shelter in a tailor shop, so we dismissed the shopping plan. We needed to return to Kurseong, but there was no toy train ticket.

So we decided to hire a car to go back to Kurseong. I have some dry pickles I bought on the way. On the way back, a massive traffic jam occurred due to rain and landslide issues. At about 8 pm, we returned to our hotel. Take some dinner and then go to bed.

Sevoke coronation bridge 

The next day, flowers were blooming, and it was sunny; it was our homecoming day, and our train was at 8:30 p.m. I used a small Canon camera, which also fit in my pocket.

So we decided to roam more in the city. We had planned to go to Sevoke Coronation Bridge and Bengal Safari Park at Siliguri. While returning from Pankhabari Road, we enjoyed seeing the beautiful view of the tea gardens. After we had reached New Jalpaiguri, we hired another car for Sevoke. It is a good place for vacation.

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The car cost 1500 Rs. It takes one and a half hours to visit the Sevoke Bridge. In the same way, we visited the Bengal Safari Park. After reaching Sevoke, we visited the Sevoke Kali temple on the hilltop. Lots of monkeys can be found on the Coronation Bridge. The bridge is on the Tista River and connects Dooars and New Jalpaiguri. There is a picnic spot beside the Tista River. This spot mesmerised us.

Bengal safari

After visiting the bridge, we returned and visited Bengal Safari Park. But when we reached the park, the car service was closed for the day. We walked for around 1 hour and returned to the Hong Kong market in Siliguri. The time was going on, so we had a short period. At that time, we completed our shopping and returned to New Jalpaiguri station to journey to Kolkata. Our Kurseong Darjeeling trip finished here.

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Darjeeling visiting season

The best season is April to the Middle of June and mid-September to November, but we went there in March. Darjeeling travel tips and tourist information are available on the internet, so this information is beneficial for those who plan to visit Darjeeling.

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