Travel Tips: Kurseong is best to visit in December, plan to visit during winter vacation!

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The month of December is the time when there are major Christmas and New Year holidays in most places, making it the best time to travel. Because there is no hustle and bustle of holidays, but at the same time it is cold in this month, which makes sightseeing a bit more fun. In such a situation, people search for places where they can roam comfortably while hiding under the quilt in the hotel, so if you are also searching for such places, then "Kurseong" of West Bengal is the perfect destination. It is also known as the "Land of White Orchids".

Kurseong, located on the Siliguri-Darjeeling National Highway, is especially famous for its tea gardens, natural beauty, waterfalls, museums, and temples. Here you can easily cover two to three days of vacation. Along with enjoying your vacation, you can also plan your honeymoon here.

Places to visit in Kurseong:

Tea Gardens Kurseong:

Kurseong is especially famous for the tea gardens of the hill station. There are two magnificent tea gardens, “Makabiri” and “Ambotiya”, where you get a chance to enjoy the lush green tea gardens and the aroma of fragrant tea. There is also an opportunity to know the process and history of tea making here.

Dow Hill Kurseong:

Dow Hill located in Kurseong Hill Station is very beautiful and is full of many attractions. The forested part of this hill is full of wildlife and along with enjoying the natural beauty, one can also get information about many extinct creatures here.

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Himalayan Railway Museum:

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Museum is a spectacular attraction which contains rare photographs, sketches, and complete details of the construction of old trains. Here you can also enjoy traveling by toy train.

Forest Museum:

Forest Museum is also a great place in Kurseong where you can see and experience the wild animals. It is quite exciting to come here with children.

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Best time to visit Kurseong:

The best time to visit Kurseong Hills Station is September to December and March to June. However, you can decide to visit here at any time except rainy season. It remains cool here and the normal temperature is between 10 to 25 degrees Celsius.

How to reach Kurseong:

By Train: The distance from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to Kurseong is approximately 44 km. From the station, you can reach Kurseong by bus or cab.

By Flight: There is no direct flight to Kurseong, so you have to reach Bagdogra first, then cover a distance of 41 km from here to Kurseong.

By Road: There are regular bus services to Kurseong from cities like Kolkata and Kharagpur, allowing you to reach here at affordable prices. You can also go here by bus or your car.