Unforgettable Sittong: 5 Breathtaking Views You Won’t Find Anywhere Else (But Beware Monsoon Season!)

Sittong is a very familiar name to mountain lovers. Many people know this place as the land of oranges. Lush green forests surround it, small rivers flowing through the mountains, orange trees on roadsides and homestays, and many beautiful birds chirping. From here, the clear and stunning view of our all-loved Kanchenjunga mountain makes the place attractive to tourists.

How to reach Sitong West Bengal?

To reach Sittong, visit the nearest railway station, New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri. From there, you can rent a car or take a shared vehicle to reach Sittong. The car fare from New Jalpaiguri to Sitong is Rs 2500 to 2700

Njp to Sittong distance

The distance from NJP to Sitong West Bengal is approx 32 km it takes about 1.5 hr to reach by car from New Jalpaiguri station

Sittong to Darjeeling distance

Sittong to Darjeeling distance is about 54 km and takes about 2 hours to travel by car

On The Way to Sittong

Get off the train early at New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri stations. Then, drive out to Sitong West Bengal. On the way, have breakfast from any shop along Sevok Road. Cross Birik to Chuchedunga, Namthing Pokhri, and straight to Sittong.

It will be noon to reach here. There are several homestays. There are two places to stay: Upper Sittong and Lower Sittong.The best time to visit Sittong is April, May

What To See in Sitong West Bengal / Sittong temperature / Sittong weather

Tea gardens surround the hill slopes, and a homestay is in the middle. And the mountains in front of the horizon. It’s a wonderful place. After reaching the homestay, have lunch and visit the surrounding temples, Lepchagram, and 400-year-old monastery.

A walk through the tea plantations in the afternoon light, the chirping of insects, and the calls of unnamed birds create a mesmerizing atmosphere. In the evening, the villages’ lights on the hills’ slopes look like bonfires. The temperature in Sittong remains pleasant throughout the year but February to May and October to November are the best time to visit here.

Tourist places that can be visited from Sittong / Sittong sightseeing

There is little to do in these offbeat hill villages after dusk. A bonfire can be done in front of the homestay in the evening. If you tell the homestay’s owner, he will arrange this for some money. All homestays here are charged per day per head. And the food menu remains almost the same. At night, eat rice, bread or chicken and go to sleep.
The next morning, you can have breakfast and explore the surrounding area.

Orange Garden Sitong West Bengal

First is Sitong’s famous orange garden. When winter comes, seeing the trees full of ripe oranges will be wonderful.

Orchid garden

The next destination is the orchid garden across the Riang River. The beauty of orchids in the mountains is different. What orchids bloom here but die when we take them to our home? Take pictures with orchids in the orchid garden. There are also several spots along the river from which you can take pictures.

Mongpu

The next destination is Mongpu. Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore spent quite some time in this garden house. The garden house is spectacular in terms of location and architecture. You can visit the inner rooms, old items, poems and prose written by the poet Rabindranath Tagore.

Lepcha falls

The next destination is Lepcha Falls. You have to leave the car on the hilly road in the forest and walk a little way up. Seeing the waterfall will make you forget the trouble of climbing this mountain road.

Ahaldara View Point

Then, visit Ahladara viewpoint—a spectacular viewpoint on top of the hill, with mountains all around and the Teesta River below. The beauty of this place cannot be described in words. It is difficult to stand here in the cold weather during winter. There is also a lot of accommodation in Ahaldara

Visit these places and come back to Sittong Homestay. In the afternoon you can explore the village. In the evening, you can reminisce about stories, rumours, and places you have visited throughout the day. This is the last night here. Leave for Siliguri in the morning.

List of Places that can be visited in short from Sitong West Bengal are

• Latpanchar, Ahaldara,

• Orange Garden, Namthing Pokhri,

• Lepcha Math, Kanchenjunga spanning the horizon,

• Mahaldiram Tea Garden, Lepcha Falls,

• Riyang River, Jogighat Steel Bridge,

• Kabiguru Memorial Bungalow at Mongpoo,British Period Suspension Bridge

Sittong Homestay / Sittong Homestays / Homestays in Sitong West Bengal

If you go anywhere in the mountains, there are many homestays with famous names, and the food and service are very good. We can easily learn that from the experiences of many tourists.

Rishaan Cottages Homestay In Sittong

There are two types of houses: the cottages on the other side charge 1500/- per person, including four meals a day and the lower houses charge 1200/- per person. It costs Rs.3000/- by car to go there from Darjeeling and 3200/– to Bagdogra Airport on the way back there. They can arrange the car. Sightseen wore Rs.2500/-. Yes, Kanchenjunga can be seen from every room. Contact: 9830121121/9830052675/9836659998

Orchard Homestay Sittong

Here are some details of this Homestay: Contact: 8906211388/9907147096

1. It takes 2.5-3 hours (approx 50 km) from NJP.
2. 3 rooms – 2 family and one deluxe room
3. Per Head Per Night – Rs1500/- including Stay and Food
4. From here, there are many sightseeing places like – Ahaldara, Namthing Pokhri, Jogighat, Lepcha Falls, a Monastery, a Church, and Orange Gardens.
5. If you need a car, arrangements will be made by the Homestay
6. Bonfire arrangements are also available from the Homestay

Himalayan Paradise Homestay

Contact: 7699382145

Bishesh Homestay Sittong West Bengal / Bisesh Homestay Sittong

The cost per person is 1300/-, 1500/-, and 1600/-, including morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, snacks, and dinner. There are different types of rooms, cottages, villas, and building types; you can book according to your choice and availability. Bishesh homestay Contact: 7076060266

Woods Adventure Camp Sittong

360° view is available from this homestay, and it is a 15-minute walk from the main road through the tea plantations to reach this homestay at the top of the hill, which is amazing and the only homestay on top: the food here and the behaviour of the two guys who look after it is very good. 4 bedroom Cottage 1200 per day per person with food Contact: 6296308088

Hotel in Sittong / Sittong Hotels

Sittong is an offbeat tourist place in North Bengal so there are no 3-star or 5-star hotels here. If you want luxury this place is not for you, but if your choice is nature then it is perfect for you

Conclusion

If you want to spend two days in nature’s lap, then come to Sittong. If the sky is clear, Kanchenjunga can be seen. You may also be lucky enough to see an extinct Salamander with him.

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