Netaji Museum at Giddapahar
The museum occupies a modest house in the Giddapahar area, 5–10 minutes' drive from Kurseong station. It belonged to Sarat Chandra Bose, Subhas Chandra Bose's elder brother, and the British interned Netaji here in the late 1930s. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Institute of Asiatic Studies is based here too.
Displays include photographs of the Indian National Army, copies of letters between Netaji and Emilie Schenkl, and family belongings. It is a short, thoughtful visit rather than a large museum. Combine it with the nearby Giddapahar temple and Eagle's Crag. Opening days vary, so check locally before you make the trip.
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is the Netaji Museum in Kurseong open every day?
Not always. Opening days and hours vary, and the museum may close on certain weekdays and public holidays. Ask your hotel or a local driver before you go, or visit in the late morning when it is most likely to be open. Entry is free or nominal. Check current status before you travel.
Why was Netaji in Kurseong?
In the late 1930s the British authorities interned Subhas Chandra Bose at his brother Sarat Chandra Bose's house in Giddapahar, keeping him away from political work in Calcutta. He later escaped India in 1941 and led the Indian National Army. The house is now a museum and research institute dedicated to his life.
How long does the Netaji Museum visit take?
About 45 minutes to an hour. The museum is small, with a few rooms of photographs, letters and belongings. Allow extra time if you read every caption. It fits easily into a half-day in Kurseong with Eagle's Crag, the station and a tea garden visit, or as a stop on the drive to Darjeeling.
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