Kurseong is a hilly area where pleasing weather prevails all over the year. The name of Kurseong comes from the word "Kharsang" which denotes "Land of the White Orchids". The floral beauty of Kurseong is very attractive, and is appropriately named as 'Botanists' Paradise'.

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What to see

Eagle’s Craig view point
One can enjoy a far-reaching vision of the adjacent mount, hill, settlements and slants from this view point. It has a canteen and a floral garden; from here water supplies throughout the whole Kurseong.

Deer Park
It is called so as great numbers of Deers are seen in the area

Forest Museum
The forest museum is also situated in Dow Hill and is supervised by the forest department. Here you can find dead skin of animals, skeleton of that etc.

Giddapahar view point
Giddapahar view point offers you a panoramic sight of the mountains.

Giddapahar Seti Mata Temple
This holy temple of the Hindus is engraved out of an antique rock and is devoted to Goddess Durga.

Ambootia Temple
This holy temple is surrounded by the Ambootia Tea Estate and is visited by a large number of devotees.

Dowhill’s Girls School
Endowed with a glance of the British period with its construction and sophistication.

Grotto
In this attractive and peaceful location the sculpture of Virgin Mary is placed.

Bhangzang Salamander Lake
It is a gorgeous lake where you can find the rare salamanders.

Bagora
Bagora is named as ‘zero point’ as it is the position with the maximum height in Kurseong. Here also is a base campground of the Indian Air Force.