Dow Hill School

Amazing bike riding experience in Dow Hill! The combination of scenic views and the thrill of biking must have made it an unforgettable adventure. Exploring Dow Hill on two wheels sounds like a fantastic way to connect with nature and enjoy the exhilarating outdoors.
Note: Please don't be It's essential not to panic when encountering wrong information about a haunted place. (दिन में गया था, शायद इसलिए भी नहीं दिखा, अगर देखना हो तो रात में अकेले जाना😂)

One of the most famous school in west bengal as well as India due to its academic excellence, established in 1879. Surrounded by very quiet and peaceful natural beauty. Tourist are not allowed to entry in the school premises. You can watch it from outside of the gate only.

A very old and prestigious institution. The building simply looks so majestic! The Dow Hill School covers a huge area. Unfortunately, tourists are not allowed to enter. The gates are always locked and there is always a keen eyed watchman to ensure that tourists do not get in.

One of the most famous schools in Kurseong is the Dowhill School built in 1879. Its surroundings are full of natural beauty. This school is built in a quiet environment quite far from the city. Those who studied at Dowhill School are really lucky. Love this place.

Dow Hill School (DHS) located at P. O. Dow Hill Kurseong Darjeeling is one of the popular schools in India. The School has been rated by 26 people on iCBSE. The School has been recognized by Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations since a long time. The Dow Hill School has been viewed 13086 times by the visitors on iCBSE. This School is counted among the top-rated Schools in West Bengal with an excellent academic track record. If you're looking for more details regarding syllabus, admission procedure, examinations schedule, results and application forms, kindly contact the relevant department of the school.

The Story of Dow Hill School Dow Hill School, Kurseong, ideally situated, away from the maddening crowd, commanding a picturesque view of Kanchenjungha and in a healthy surrounding, has today seen the light of its centenary. Dow Hill School as we know, is universally known as a place of beauty and love. It is on the hill, facing the snow-clad Himalaya Mountains. Amidst natural surroundings the school commands a wide and beautiful view. The lush and green vegetation, the rugged rocks, the water- falls, the play of the light and shade, fog and clear sunshine, and the vast firmament overhead considerably heighten the grandeur of the place. It seems to be the ideal academic atmosphere where the students do not feel distracted. In view of my long association with the school, I feel constrained to write a short article on the history of this institution on this memorable occasion.

In the absence of any authentic document it has been difficult to trace how the institution came to be named as "Dow Hill School". The general belief is that it was named after a lovely little bird called "Dow" (in a local tribal dialect) which was very common here. Early in 1879, Sir Ashley Eden, the then Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, wanted to start a Government School for boys and girls of Government servants belonging to the middle and low income group,who could ill afford to send their children to the hill schools. A house called 'Constantia' was bought and repaired for the purpose of a residential school. In August 1879 the first batch of 16 children arrived at the school, who had to travel in 3 tonga from Siliguri and halt at six places before they arrived here. Soon 'Constantia' was found to be too small for the growing school. It was shifted to Dow Hill, where the Railway Offices were vacated and the Railway Quarters at Dow Hill were handed over to the Education Department. Dow Hill site was considered more suitable because the air was very pleasant and there was abundance of water. Mr. Edward Pegler was the first Headmaster of the school; he was assisted by his wife. The Peglers worked alone till 1885. The school then had 103 students. In 1886 two more teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, came from England to help Mr. and Mrs. Pegler. However, in 1887, the mixed system was discontinued in the best interest of the school. The school was run entirely for the boys for a decade. The boys' school was shifted to its new building in the Jubilee year of Queen Victoria and it was renamed as Victoria Boys' School. Sir Charles Elliot, who had provided funds for the new building wished to reopen the girls' school in Dow Hill where it had beenbefore. In 1898 the girls' school was started again in the old buildinQ-of the school. A period of 100 years for a school is long. During this time many changes had taken place. The collection of an authentic record for the long and chequered period is rather difficult. I have, therefore, tried to reconstruct the history of the school from 1879 to 1904 mainly on the basis of the school diary. A school record which has been kept from 1904 to 1950 has been used for ready reference; the memory of the old staff, students and parents is another invaluable source. Mr. Edward Pegler, the Headmaster, was transferred to Alipur in 1901. Mrs. E. Pegler became the first Headmistress of Dow Hill Girls' School in 1898, and Miss Elinor Greene took over from her. She has left a short history of the school which da

It's a Heritage site. kids playing football I am remembering my childhood watching them. And also I have to say the journey when I am reaching the school was phenomenal. Whole roads are covered with huge pine trees and lots of fog. You will get a lifetime experience here. If you visit Kurseong don't miss this location.

A nice campus with lovely children. A school under the Government of West Bengal.

Very old school but has an excellent academic track record. Best place to learn for your kids.

A beautiful place to be when you are in Kurseong. The greenery is something we all need. The place looks beautiful when the sun sets.

It’s an ICSE school established in the late 19th century and the architecture is soo beautiful. We went to visit the school as we heard that it’s haunted but those are just rumours as said by the watch lady. She also said that a lot of people come here saying the same thing but she did not feel anything in the last 10 years of her service. Unfortunately we were not allowed to enter, no one is but the view from outside was good enough.

Grew up in this beautiful school. No it is not haunted. Beautiful and magical though! Helped shaping me as a person and has played an important role in my journey. Being brought up in this school, in a multicultural, multiethnic atmosphere has helped me navigate through life with much ease. The school encourages students not just for academice excellence but also encourages student to pursue the love for art, sports and performing arts. Above all, the students are taught the importance of social etiquettes and social skills like empathy, effective communication and human collaboration.

Studied there..strict but lovely teachers,high standard of education,quality style boarding system,learnt a lot😊

In daytime school gates remain closed. Bt you can view it from outside. Scenic beauty of nearby places is awesome. School is just between the woods. Deer park is nearby. Shared taxis are available from kurseong market to dowhill.

Teaching in a school like this is really a dream come true for me. I will definitely feel lucky if I ever get a chance. Beautifull place.

Awsome experience for riders.. don't go if u follow the Google map.. it takes more time nd also your vehicle fuel casue google map show wrong route.. ask people for route if u visit first time.. but don't trust map.. actual route is different from Google map..

School is true but there are many ghosts about it or everyone is also praying that every kind of it is one of the most haunted place of West Bengal.

One of the best School in this area..

Awesome Place. Serene and peaceful. School operates on Other days except Sunday.

This place is so beautiful and I love this school also ❤

No word's to express my views....for one word ... Awesome.Superb. Excellent. Academic ...well behaved nd good manners...disciplined ....good culture. ...ecofriendly. ..very good ambience. ...geographically environment. ..colourfull atmosphere .