Monday, January 31, 2011
Kurseong
Kurseong : "The Land of White Orchid" Situated at an altitude of 1458 mts (4860ft.), Kurseong is a beautiful town set in the hills odd 47 km from Siliguri and 30 km from Darjeeling. The word
Kurseong means – "The Land of White Orchid". Because of its lower elevation, Kurseong enjoys milder and very healthy climate throughout the year. Trekking trails abound in the vicinity and the untouched beauty around pervades the senses.
Put on your walking shoes and trek up to Eagle’s Crag which offers a fantastic view of the Balasun River. Visit the Deer Park and temples like the Ambotay Shiva Mandir, Giddhapahar Mandir in Kurseong.
Climate: Kurseong is blessed with moderate temperatures the year round, with the temperature rarely rising above 30° C in summer and never falling below 6° C in winter. It receives annual rainfall of 160 cm, between June and August.
Kurseong means – "The Land of White Orchid". Because of its lower elevation, Kurseong enjoys milder and very healthy climate throughout the year. Trekking trails abound in the vicinity and the untouched beauty around pervades the senses.
Put on your walking shoes and trek up to Eagle’s Crag which offers a fantastic view of the Balasun River. Visit the Deer Park and temples like the Ambotay Shiva Mandir, Giddhapahar Mandir in Kurseong.
Climate: Kurseong is blessed with moderate temperatures the year round, with the temperature rarely rising above 30° C in summer and never falling below 6° C in winter. It receives annual rainfall of 160 cm, between June and August.
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