Kurseong:
The King of Sikkim was handed over to the British in 1835, then time it was a small village. The place Kurseong is situated in the Darjeeling district state of West Bengal, India. From Siliguri to Kurseong distance is around 34 kilometers and Darjeeling to Kurseong distance around 32 kilometers. Kurseong is a sub-division of Darjeeling District. Kurseong is located at an altitude of 1,482 meters from sea level. It is connected by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. And providing service from 1880, Kurseong. Then the Head Quarter of the subdivision, Kurseong one of the oldest municipalities in the state of West Bengal.
Kurseong Travel
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How to reach Kurseong
Kurseong is well connected with other major cities of India. One of the most popular tourist destinations is West Bengal in India. So, you can easily access the attractive tourist place of Kurseong. By Train or Rail, Bus, and also Flight. Hare, you can attractive hotels in Kurseong. To help you decide the best route to Kurseong, here’s a guide to how you can get here. From New Jalpaiguri to Kurseong distance is around (34.0 Km). From Airport to Kurseong distance is around (32.0 km). You will book a cab to reach the destination around (1 Hour).
By Train/Rail:
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From the most important cities of Indian, you will get a Train to go Kurseong, near Railway Station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP). You will go from Kolkata to Kurseong many train also available.
Few train name is
- Darjeeling Mail (Sealdha- from22.05 to NJP –08.00)
- Silchar Kanchanjungha Expreess (Sealdha- from-06.35 to NJP –18.05)
- New Jalpaiguri Shatabdi Exp (Howra- from-14.25 to NJp – 22.55)
- Teesta Torsa Express ( Sealdha – from-14.45 to- NJP- 02.00)
- Padatik Experss
- Uttarbanga Express ( Sealdha-from – 20.35 to- NJP- 08.00)
And also
- Vande Bharat ( Howra- from – 05.55-to-NJP-13.25)
If you will start your journey from Delhi – New Jalpaiguri there are train name is:
- Kamakhya Express ( Delhi-from-04.55 to- NJP 13.35)
- Avadh Assam Express (From- Delhi-07.22 to- NJP-16.50)
- Sikkim Mahanda Express ( From-Delhi-07.35 to- NJP-14.45)
- Dibrugar Rajdhani Express ( From- Delhi-16.20 to- NJP-12.40)
Once you reach New Jalpaiguri Railway station, I hope on a toy train or a cab to reach Kurseong.
By Air/Flight:
The nearest airport of Kurseong is Bagdogra. You can fly to Bagdogra (IXB) airport, Darjeeling. From Bagdogra Airport, a cab ride will suffice to take you to within 3-4 Hours. Many Airline are also available from around all city, like Kolkata, New Delhi, Bengaluru , Mumbai , Hyderabad, Dibrugarh, Chennai , Guwahati And also Inter-National flight land here , Bankok- (Thailand) , Paro-(Bhutan) Etc.
Kolkata to Bagdogra(IXB) fling time around (1.00 Hour – 1.30 Hour) you can arrive . Few flight time is –
Kolkara(CCU) – to- Bagdogra(IXB)-04.30 pm – 5.35pm
Kolkara(CCU) – to- Bagdogra(IXB)-8.45 am – 9.55 am
Kolkara(CCU) – to- Bagdogra(IXB)- 12.15 pm – 1.25 pm
Kolkara(CCU) – to- Bagdogra(IXB)- 12.55 pm – 1.50 pm
New Delhi(DEL) to Bagdogra(IXB) fling time around (02.15 Hour – 03.00 hour) journey Few flight time is –
New Delhi(DEL) to Bagdogra(IXB)-10.40 am – 12.45 pm
New Delhi(DEL) to Bagdogra(IXB)- 08.00 am – 10.00 am
New Delhi(DEL) to Bagdogra(IXB)- 12.30 pm – 2.45 pm
By Road:
You can get public and Govt. Buses to reach Kurseong From nearby cities like Siliguri, Kalimpong. From Siliguri to Kurseong distance around 32 km and it’s average duration 01.00-01.20 hours bus ticket starting Rs-50/- and other ordinary buses non-Ac, Volvo, Delixe buses also available . And also cab available from New Jalpaiguri railway station, per head cost around 150/- Rupees. You may also opt for a long drive through the hilly lanes to reach here.
- Siliguri – Kurseong
- Bagdogra – Kurseong
- Kalimpong – Kurseong
Where to Visit Kurseong:
Kurseong has several great viewpoints offering the charming beauty of the landscapes and the beauty of Kanchenjunga snow peaks. Here you also see the beauty of Tea Gardens, British School. Rock garden, Deer park, The Kholas ( Water Falls), The Kettle Vally. You can see here the Museums. You also see here The Ambootia Shiva Temple, Giddha Pahar Sita Mandir, Giddah Pahar Durga Mata Mandir, Sree Shyam Mandir, St. Pauls Church.