Kurseong Homestay with Kunchenjungha View
Kurseong homestay just 30km from Darjeeling offers you excellent view of Mt. Kunchenjungha, overflowing sunshine and all facilitiesKurseong homestay just 30km from Darjeeling offers you excellent view of Mt. Kunchenjungha, overflowing sunshine and a comfortable stay
One of the most pristine and bewitching hill stations in the North Bengal circuit is Kurseong. The name of the place comes from the Lepcha word ‘Kharsang’, which means ‘Land of White Orchids’. This place is often overlooked in the crowd of the more famous neighbors. As a result, there is less crowd compared to the other places around the year. This actually helps Karseong to retain the classic unsullied mountain charm, culture, and cuisine. Kurseong Homestay is one of the best places to stay in this land of wild orchids that has all facilities.
Here, the clouds will come down to play with you over the vast tea plantations. Eventually, the sun may come out to glisten over the snow-capped peaks or the waves of meandering rivers. It is a land of serenity, where you can come to relax and watch the sun in the lap of misty mountains, with a cup of perfectly prepared tea in hand.
Follow the winding road from the plains, that zig-zags by the slow-moving UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways. It is a quite familiar scene from a number of films, actually. The blue engine of the toy train against the green hilly backdrop of Kurseong will enchant and excite you. Pass by the magnificent view to reach Kurseong homestay.
The place is just beside Dow Hill Eco Park. Enjoy the warm hospitality and the picturesque view from the room of the tranquil valley that lies ahead. The delicious food, spacious rooms, clean rooms, a great view, and modern amenities- all of these make it one of the best places to stay in Kurseong. Courteous and friendly guests will make you feel right at home.
Accommodation Details of Kurseong Homestay
All the rooms come with a cute little balcony that overlooks the town and the river ahead. There are flat-screen televisions, private bathrooms with free toiletries, western toilets, etc. in each room. Besides, you can get complimentary Wi-Fi, so that you can stay connected easily on social media too, and post the nice snaps you take around here. A breakfast with Asian cuisine is available daily at the homestay. They also offer a car rental service to check out the local sightseeing spots. Pick-up and drop to the rail stations and airports are also done. To sum it up, it is a quaint little homestay for a perfect family weekend.
Double room with mountain view
Standard Twin room with mountain view
Family room with mountain view
Check-in 1:00 P.M.
Check out 10:00 A.M.
Outdoor Activity:
Local hikes: There are some nice and solitary trekking trails in Kurseong through patches of forests and lush vegetation. Explore nature in the full glory when you walk by the mountain slopes to the mountain hamlets. Meet the local people and explore their culture. You can also walk to Kurseong station and then take the narrow road up to reach Eagle Craig. It is the highest point here and offers a great view.
Tea garden visit and tea tasting season: Two of the nearest big tea plantations are Makaibari and Castleton Tea Estate. One of the finest black tea in the region is produced in these two places. To visit the garden you need prior permission. You can also go to the factory and observe tea processing.
Nearby Attractions:
Dow Hill:
One of the hilly regions in Kurseong, Dow Hill is covered with dense forest. The locals claim that there are leopards in the forest. Some also claimed that part of the hill is haunted. The other locations here are historic schools, a forest museum, an eco-park which is known as Deer Park, etc. parklands, etc.
Giddapahar ViewPoint:
Another hill and major viewpoint here is Giddapahar, just outside the main town. You have to climb a set of stairs to reach the top. If the sky is clear, you can see an amazing Kanchenjungha view along with the city panorama.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum:
It is located in the Giddapahar area. The British Government kept Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose here under house captivity around 1935. You can see objects and notes used by Netaji here. This was the place where he wrote his speech as the president of the Haripura Congress in 1938.
How to Reach:
Rail: The nearest rail station is New Jalpaiguri Jn. From there it is nearly 35 km away which takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach by car.
Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra, 43 km away, and takes a car 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the place.
Road: From Kolkata, the property is approximately 586 km away and it takes around 15 hours to reach via NH12 or NH19.
Best Time To Visit:
In summer, from June to August, the weather is quite comfortable. It rains often but it is one of the peak tourism seasons here. Winter is chilling in December and January, when the temperature may drop below freezing point. Monsoon becomes quite problematic to travel, especially as the Paglajhora Falls flows in full force and destroys the roads.
Pocket Pinch:
INR 1,850 + 5% GST per day per head (Including a Stay with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) – Double/Triple Sharing Basis
Child Policy: Complimentary for a child under five years.
