Kurseong is a hill station (as well as a sub-divisional town) in West Bengal's Darjeeling District. Kurseong, at an elevation
of 1458 metres (4864 feet), is only 30 kilometres from Darjeeling. It enjoys a lovely environment all year, and the winters
are not as harsh as those in Darjeeling. Kurseong is known locally as "Kharsang," which means "Land of White Orchids" in
Lepcha. Kurseong is around 47 kilometres from Siliguri and is accessible by road and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
Bagdogra is the nearest airport.
The nearest major train station to the Land of the White Orchids is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), which is about 53 kilometres from
Kurseong. The town's economy is built on education and tourism. The months of March and May, as well as the months of August
and October, are ideal for visiting Kurseong. In 1835, the Chogyal (Monarch) of Sikkin Kurseong surrendered to the British
Empire. Later in 1880, the colonial government turned this small hamlet into a tourist destination, and it became a popular
location for sanatoriums where the ill could rehabilitate.
Day 1
Arrival at NJP Station
You will be transferred to The River View Homestay from NJP station upon your arrival, by a local cab driver. The River View
Homestay warmly welcomes you for a short, yet a comfortable and exciting stay at Kurseong. The travel to the resort would be about
2 hours. Lunch and dinner at the resort. Nearby church and shopping place of Kurseong will be where you'd visit in the evening.
Day 2
City Tour
The resort organises a local sightseeing trip. Departure at 10 am in the morning after complimentary breakfast offered by the
resort. Your sightseeing includes Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose museum and Ambotia Shiv Mandir. Then you will be escorted to the Tea
Gardens in Kurseong which is a majestic tea garden, probably one of the largest in West Bengal. Lunch at a restaurant close-by. At
2, you will leave for the Dow Hill road. Famous for its haunted stories, the silence eerie atmosphere with the chill of the wind
on the forest road will be a spine-tingling as well as a thriling experience for you as you walk down the Dow Hill Road. The tour
driver then takes you to the Dow Hill School, then you proceed to the Dow Hill Deer park where you witness a wide species of deer,
along with lush green all around. Return to the resort by 6 pm. Dinner at the resort.
Day 3
A stay at Morgan House
The next day, after breakfast, you will leave for Morgan House. Located around 50 kms away from Kurseong, the Morgan house was a
British property , now maintained by the West Bengal govt. Local sightseeing(like Delo, 7th mile view point,Thongsha gumpha,etc.)
& marketing in the evening with dinner at the resort included in the package.
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The Morgan House was made especially to celebrate the wedding of Mr. George Morgan, a jute baron, with a lady
who was an indigo plantation owner. After the wedding, Mr and Mrs Morgan occupied the British colonial
mansion, spread across 16 acres of land on the Durpindara Mountain. It was their summer home for a long time.
As an added bonus, the house overlooking the majestic Kanchenjunga mountain range, proved to be the perfect
place to start a new life post marriage. But, the happiness did not last lost for the Morgans. It so happened
that Mrs. Morgan died a premature death, and Mr. Morgan left the house soon after. A trust took the ownership
of the house after its abandonment and after India attained Independence the government took control of the
property. It is now being maintained as a boutique hotel. Going to the mystery behind Mrs. Morgan’s sudden
demise, it is believed that her husband tortured her before she died, and hence, her unhappy soul still haunts
the house. Although, there have been no sightings of Mrs. Morgan’s ghost, but people have heard tapping of
high-heeled footwear in the corridors of the lodge.
Day 4
Departure
Drop off at NJP station on time and return to your own destination with fond recollections. Have a safe journey homewards.
The River View Homestay : Situated in Kurseong, The River View Homestay offers free WiFi. All rooms boast a
kitchen and a private bathroom. All rooms come with a balcony with mountain views. The units in the bed and
breakfast are fitted with a TV. Complimentary Breakfast in American cuisine. The resort promises a warm stay at
Kurseong.
Morgan House : This is a well maintained property by the Govt. of West Bengal situated close to Durpin
Monastery and bang opposite to the Army Golf Course. The colonial architecture and property is well maintained to
this day. On a clear day, one can easily view the Kanchenjunga from the lawns. The best room of the property has
the mountain view right from the windows. The same complex also houses the cottages and the Tashiding Lodge.
By Air: The nearest airport to Kurseong is Bagdogra. There are direct flight connections with Delhi,
Kolkata, Howrah, Guwahati and other major cities of India Th a number of transport facilities available from
Bagdogra to reach Kurseong.
By Rail: The nearest railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri from Kurseong. These railway stations
have direct railway connections with Kolkata Howrah Guwahati and other major cities of India.
By Road: The main entry points to Kurseong are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri. There are various modes of
transport available to reach Kurseong.
