White water rafting in Tista was introduced in Darjeeling hills more than a decade earlier and has gained tremendous popularity since then. Several private organisations along with DGHC tourism have set up rafting facilities. River Tista is graded at IV on an international scale. With a series of rapids with varying intensity and character, Tista extends a challenging invitation to the enthusiasts.

For adventure lovers, Kurseong is the right place, as it offers various treks and hikes, either be tea garden walk or hike through lush green Cryptomeria Japonica forest or village walks, it is all here. Recently new adventure sports have been added to Kurseong HOT AIR BALLOON & ROCK CLIMBING. In coming days Kurseong will be known for these sports. So, Kurseong is an ideal destination for travellers, where you can enjoy nature, adventure and culture "the new destination of the millennium".

It commands one of the most spectacular views. In the foreground is a great basin set in the midst of the hill. Nature here is at her pristine best, and the vista at the top is worth all the hardship endured on the way. It offers the morning sunrise to be seen clearly, and also Mt. Kanchenjunga Himalaya range, Nathu-la Pass, Jelep-la Pass, Bhutan Himalaya range can be seen directly. The background is dominated by a continuous barrier of snowy peaks and mountains. The most prominent of the chain of the mountains naturally is the mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga along with Kabru (7,338 meter), Janu (7,710 meter) and Pandim (6,691 meter) Kabru appears in the distance and does not present the same graceful outline.

Kurseong is famous for the white orchids that adorn the hill-slopes in abundance, giving it the name of "The land of the white orchids". The white orchids are called "Kurson Rip" by the Lepchas, the original inhabitants of the land.

Kurseong is famous as an education hub. The schools here are not only famous for the education they provide but also their construction and location make them a tourist attraction in their own right. The Dowhills Girls School provides a glimpse of the British era with its architecture and elegance. This school is well known for its beautiful location surrounded by pine trees and the quality of education it provides. Victoria Boy’s School was also created by the British and still maintains its Victorian looks and fame.

The popular tourist spot of Eagle's Crag viewpoint is a short walk distance from Kurseong railway station seemingly perched on a cliff. One can have a sweeping view of the surrounding mountain, hill, hamlets and slopes from here. It has a cafeteria, a watch tower and a flower garden; this place also houses the water reservoir for the entire town of Kurseong. The place also has a concrete altar built in the park with a khukri on top called shahid smarak. The panoramic view from this point is breath taking, you will get a magnificent view of the Mt Kanchenjunga and its ranges, the plains of Siliguri, the hills of Nepal, rivers, tea gardens.

Earlier this was known as Deer Park since you could see lot of deers here. However with deforestation, such sights are now rare and hence the change in name. In the adjacent forest there is a large fenced area where you can still see some deers. But venturing into the forest is not allowed, you can only look for the deers from outside the fence and often they can be seen moving around, but not in the park. Dow Hill park is located on top of Dow Hill. The fenced park itself is quite small. There are hedge and other different kinds of plantations. There is a gazebo in the park where you can sit and relax. There is also a small children playground with swings and slides. The park is open from 10am to 4pm. Closed on Thursdays. A nominal entry fee needs to be paid to enter the park.

From the main market a steep road climbs uphill towards the Dow Hill area. This is the original Hill Cart Road connecting Kurseong with Darjeeling. As the new version of the Hill cart road came up, this road was renamed as the "Old Cart Road". From Kurseong you have to climb just a kilometre or so to enter the Dowhill eco park area. The forested area is maintained by the state forest department and there is a forest rangers training college here. The Deer park in the vicinity has large number of deer's which used to roam freely in the area before the human population growth needed their enclosure and protection. Near the Deer park is a water reservior from where you can have good view of the plains. In the same Dow Hill area you can also visit the forest museum maintained by the forest department.