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Kurseong

West Bengal, India · Asia

About Kurseong

Kurseong is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Mirik, 17km from Darjeeling.

Kurseong is a town located in West Bengal, India. With a population of 46,427, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kurseong sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kurseong to your route.

About Kurseong

Kurseong (Nepali pronunciation: [ˈkʰʌrsaŋ], Bengali pronunciation: [ˈkaɾʃi̯aŋ]) is a town and a municipality in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Kurseong subdivision. Located at an altitude of 1,482.55 metres (4,864.0 ft), Kurseong is 32 kilometres (20 mi) from

Read more Darjeeling and has a pleasant climate throughout the year. Kurseong is 34 kilometres (21 mi) from Siliguri and is connected to the city by road and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra and the nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri, which is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) from the town. The economy is based primarily on education and tourism.

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Where is Kurseong located?

Kurseong is located in West Bengal, India, Asia. The coordinates are 26.8825 latitude, 88.2773 longitude.

What is the population of Kurseong?

Kurseong has a population of approximately 46,427 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
46,427
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
West Bengal
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
26.8825, 88.2773

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kurseong

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Darjeeling

The Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Glenary's

A British-era bakery and restaurant on Nehru Road founded around 1885, with a glass-fronted tea room looking over the Darjeeling hills and a cellar bar below. Still the town's default meeting place.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Kurseong

  • 17 kmDarjeelingThe Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.
  • 71 kmNathang ValleyA treeless high plateau at roughly 4,100 m on the Old Silk Route, grazed by yaks and dotted with a handful of houses and a British war memorial from the 1888 Anglo-Tibetan clash.
  • 78 kmNathu LaA 4,310 m pass on the India-China border, one of the few open trading posts on the frontier, where you can stand metres from Chinese sentries at the barbed-wire line.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kurseong.

Mirik

🇮🇳 India

9 km awayPop. 10,109

Dārjiling

🇮🇳 India

17 km awayPop. 123,797

Bagdogra

🇮🇳 India

21 km awayPop. 17,372

Naksalbāri

🇮🇳 India

23 km awayPop. 57,283

Siliguri

🇮🇳 India

24 km awayPop. 515,574

Jorethang

🇮🇳 India

25 km awayPop. 9,009

Kalimpong, Крукети

🇮🇳 India

27 km away

Naya Bāzār

🇮🇳 India

28 km awayPop. 1,035

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