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Kurseong
Situated at an altitude of 1,458 Mts.(4,864 ft), 51 km from Siliguri
and 30 km from Darjeeling, Kurseong's natural advantages make it a very
attractive tourist destination. Located at a lower elevation, Kurseong
enjoys a milder and a very healthy climate throughout the year. It is the
peace, serenity and the healthy climate of Kurseong, that attracted many a
great person to this place. Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore got inspiration for
some of their famous works around Kurseong. Sister Nivedita, the great
disciple of Swami Vivekananda made Kurseong her home.
The rich flora of Kurseong town and surroundings is fascinating, and it
has aptly been described as a 'Botanists' Paradise'. Apart from the charm
and beauty that nature has bestowed upon Kurseong, the people of this
place are joyous and fun loving and welcome visitors with warmth and
hospitality
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