Whistle Khola Waterfalls, Kurseong, West Bengal India

Kurseong is a hill station (and sub-divisional town) situated in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India.

In the Lepcha language Kharsang  means the “Land of the White Orchids”. The town is also known as Khar-sỵang in Nepali and Karsiyaṃ or Karshiyang  in Bengali.

Located at an altitude of 1458 metres (4864 ft), Kurseong is just 32 km (20 miles) from Darjeeling. It has a pleasant climate throughout the year and the winters are not as severe as Darjeeling.

Kurseong is 47 km (29 miles) from Siliguri and is connected to the city by road and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra.The nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri [NJP], which is about 53 km (32 miles) from Kurseong. The economy of the town is based primarily on education and tourism. The best times to visit Kurseong are April, May, August and October.