Kurseong
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Kurseong, set in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in West Bengal, is a charming hill station renowned for its sweeping tea gardens, colonial heritage, and cool, misty ambiance. With a laid-back vibe and stunning mountain views, it offers a quieter alternative to nearby Darjeeling.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
42,446
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
26.88°, 88.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$424
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$140
Cashless
40
English
40
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1545 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXB
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 59 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.