Cochrane Place is on the outskirts of main town Kurseong (West Bengal, India), a recreated and restored stately British Colonial home.

Cochrane Place is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas with awe-inspiring views of the majestic Kanchenjunga, and surrounded by the wafting aromas of the finest Darjeeling tea. 

Stone, log and cast iron splendour are complemented with regal antique furniture, colonial cuisine and the Raj ambiance.

Situated along a ridge, breathtaking views of the mountains and the valley are visible from all the twelve bedrooms. 

Activities

• Select from easy to strenuous walks,

• Enjoy a packed picnic excursion on the Balason river or a packed lunch at Chimney- an organic farm at 7000 feet

• Take a day trip to Darjeeling by the DHR train- a UNESCO World heritage project, 

• River rafting on the Teesta, 

• Visit the magnificent Ghoom monastery or the Shiv Mandir

• Tour Ambootia tea factory - India's finest bio-organic tea estate, 

• Go shopping at the Tibetan carpet weaving workshop,

• Experience wildlife at the Deer Park and Forest Museum

Access : Cochrane Place is 1 hour 30 minutes by road from Bagdogra airport and New Jalpaiguri railway station, which are connected with major cities of India. You can also travel by the Darjeeling Hill Railway train.

Kurseong is Visited as an Ex-Siliguri / Kolkata Weekend Getaway of as a part of Off-beat West Bengal Hills / Sikkim Itinerary.