Also known as the 'Land of White Orchids', Halfway to Darjeeling from Siliguri, the place of peace, serenity and the healthy climate – Kurseong is situated at an height of 4864 ft. above the sea level.In local Lepcha language "Kurseong" is called "Kharsang", meaning "Land of the White Orchids". The ownership of Kurseong was handed over to the British Government in 1835 by the then Chogyal ( Monarch) of Sikkim and later in 1880 it became a favourite tourist destination for the colonial rulers of India. Due to its favourable weather condition Kurseong gradually built the reputation of an ideal place for “Sanatoriums” and the Kurseong T.B. Sanatorium was built.

The rich flora of Kurseong town and surroundings are fascinating and it has been described as a "Botanists Paradise".

Kurseong receives the highest rainfall after " Cherrapunjee " of Meghalaya – which experiences the highest rainfall in the world. Due to its abandunt rainfall it is an ideal place for growing “White Orchids” in plenty which adorn the hill slopes. Some famous tea gardens like Castleton, Makaibari, Ambotia and Gomtee are in Kurseong, which not only produce the best qualities of tea in the world but also beautify the Kurseong hills.

The natural beauty and charm of serenity attracted number of renowned personalities like Rabindranath Tagore, Atul Prasad Sen, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Sister Nivedita etc. Even Sister Nivedita had a home here. It is also said to be that Mark Twain visited this place in 1885 and spent some time here. Kursoeng boasts to be home of some renowned boarding schools.

Places to visit:-

1.eagle crag:-this place is known for its special feature of getting a bird’s eye view of the entire town and the place around. It’s near to the railway station and an ideal place to hang around with friends and enjoy the scenic beauty. The Gurkha Memorial which has a Khukuri placed on top. 

2.Grotto:- In the St. Mary’s Hills lies Grotto which is a famous destination for the locals as well as tourists who visit Kurseong. Grotto has a statue of the Virgin Mother Mary and lots of people visit here to light a candle and offer prayer. A natural spring runs besides the statue and that is considered to be a holy water. This place is covered with dense forest and has a very peaceful environment. 

3.Deer Park :-Situated in the Dow Hill area, Deer Park is one of the major tourist attraction in Kurseong.  teking to Deer Park as the beauty of the place is supposed to be explored walking. The trail that takes you up to the park is simply breath-taking. It is surrounded by pine trees on both sides of the road.

4.Netaji Museum:- Few kilometers away from Kurseong station at Gidhapahar is a majestic wooden bungalow which belongs to the Bose family. West Bengal government has reformed it and opened it as a Netaji Subhas Chandra Museum. It has pictures, documents and articles related to Netaji. One can pay homage by visiting this place to the great man of Indian history.

Beside this,Kettle Valley Picnic Spot, Dow Hill, Ambotia Shiva Mandir, St. Mary’s Hill, Bagora (Bagora is also called zero point because it is the place with the highest elevation in Kurseong. It has also has a base camp of the Indian Air Force with a helipad).