About Kurseong

Kurseong is a sub-district of Darjeeling. It was handed over to the British in 1835 by the King of Sikkim. It gained importance when the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (a world heritage) was extended to Kurseong in 1880. Kurseong in Lepcha means the “The Place of the White Orchid” and is blessed with a wide range of flora & fauna. It’s the true home of Darjeeling tea and boasts of the world famous Castleton, Makai Bari & Ambootia tea estates. It is also a famous educational center with schools such as Goethals Memorial, Dow Hill School, Victoria Boy’s, St. Helens to name a few.

Nearby Hill Stations

Darjeeling 32 Kms

Mirik 34 Kms

Kalimpong 68 Kms

Ghoom 27 Kms

Sandakphu 95 Kms

Gangtok 116 Kms