SITTONG TOUR
Sitong is one such beguiling villa on the banks of Riyang Stream and is encircled by rich plantations and possessed for the most part by Lepchas. Travel this wonderful land, book Sitong Visit from NatureWings. Sitong is otherwise called the Orange Town due to orange plantations spread across a huge region. It is as yet one of the neglected and immaculate objections in North Bengal by the widespread travel industry which is yet to be found.
In the midst of the snow capped backwoods, Sitong is a Unique Objective in Darjeeling for the voyagers. Thus, on the off chance that you are making arrangements for an end of the week get-away to invigorate your brain, you can visit this spot to get away from the searing summer intensity of the fields and partake in the mouth-watering oranges culled newly from orange trees.
The best thing to do in
Sitong is - Nothing! Just respect the excellence of nature languidly. Spent a calm and quiet day here without pondering anything and with no pressure and wandered around the wandering town streets, sat close to the banks of Riyang Waterway paying attention to the peeping of the birds.
WHAT IS THE ALTITUDE OF SITTONG?
The location of Sitong is 4,500 Ft (1,350 meter) above Sea level. Coordinates is 26.8713° N, 88.3616° E
HOW IS THE WEATHER IN SITONG?
Sittong is Blessed with temperate weather. Sitong can be traveled throughout the year, but winter is the best time to visit Sitong, if you want an orange orchard in full bloom.
NJP / BAGDOGRA TO SITONG TRANSFER [38 KM - 1.5 HRS]
Sittong, it's a virgin spot near Kalijhora. Sittong is very famous for its orange cultivation, during the winter the entire area turns orange with its orange Gardens. The area is very famous for birds, a large number of birds can be found here. Overnight in Sitong Homestay.
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SITONG SIGHTSEEING
Highest Peak of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Latpanchar. This place is a famous birding hotspot and other best sightseeing places around sitong are - famous Bamboo Church, a very old historical church and a Monastery, made mostly of bamboo and mud.
SITONG TO LAMAHATTA [30 KM - 1.5 HRS]
The first place to halt would be the Lamahatta Roadside Garden. Situated on a hill slope, this beautiful garden is surrounded by pine forests containing numerous seasonal flowers, as well as several rare and exotic species of orchids.
Lamahatta Eco Park
This Side of the road Nursery is one of Lamahatta's significant attractions. It is encircled by pine woodlands containing various occasional blossoms, as well as a few intriguing and fascinating types of orchids. Perusing the delightful cluster of blossoms in plain view, guests can likewise loosen up on the various seats while partaking in the perspectives on Mt. Kanchenjungha. The lookout is situated at an essential area that assists guests with getting a charge out of all encompassing perspectives on the crossroads of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Sikkim Slopes, Stream Teesta and the Waterway Rangeet.
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Tea Estates :
Visit the tea gardens nearby (you will get one within about 1.5kms). Some of the well-known tea estates nearby include Glenburn Tea Estate, Rangli Rangliot Tea Estate, Takdah Tea Estate etc.
Tinchuley Tour :
Visit the wonderful hamlet Tinchuley which is 6 kms from Lamahatta. The road passes through the lovely Peshok Tea Gardens. Tinchuley is famous for the excellent views of Kanchenjunga and the numerous orange orchards it has.
Peshok ViewPoint :
A nice view point, which is around 6 km from Lamahatta. In the evening, you are free to roam around the area. Overnight in Lamahatta Homestay.
Treks and Soft Adventure
Journey and Delicate Experience - There are a few delicate experience open doors around Sitong including traveling and setting up camp, a few trip courses begin from Sitong and go to different objections. You can have an hours trip to arrive at the highest point of the slope, the most elevated point in the Selphu - Sittong - Latpanchar region, from here you can have an all encompassing 360 degrees view covering Dooars, Terai, Kurseong, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Sikkim slopes, part of Bhutan and Nepal is likewise noticeable from here. You can likewise have a terrific perspective on Mt. Kanchenjunga. One more trip across the woodland can take you to Chatakpur, a timberland town that has become famous among vacationers as of late. You can likewise journey to Bagora through Mamring
from here. Other journey choices incorporate a trip to Kurseong by means of Majua and Mahaldiram. Assuming you are keen on low height journey, this spot will give you a lot of decisions.
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary - It is under the Darjeeling Wildlife Division area and is a perfect getaway for animal lovers. The watchtower inside the core of the sanctuary located beside the Gulma River is an ideal place for wildlife viewing.
Monastery - There is a very old Monastery at the Upper Sitong area made mostly of Bamboo and Mud. This monastery and the ground next to it is an ideal place to view the Kanchenjunga range in its full glory. Jogighat at lower sittong is a bridge over the Riyang River. This is a common picnic spot for the
locals. Tourists may also find the small stream and the bridge ideal spots for rejuvenating the soul.
What are the best places to roam around Sitong?
Staying in Sitong, guests can travel nearby places like :
- Steel Bridge Jogighat
- Namthing Lake
- Latpanchar
- Kurseong Garden
- Dilaram
- Kurseong
- Mungpoo
- Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
- Darjeeling
- Tiger Hill
- Mirik
- Batasia Loop
What is Sitong famous for?
Sitong has become famous among tourists as it is the heart of the orange growing countryside of Darjeeling hills.
What is the best way to reach Sitong?
There are three routes to reach Sitong by road. The shortest route (55 kms) is through Siliguri - Sevoke - Kalijhora and Latpanchar. The second route (78 kms) passes through Siliguri - Rambhi and Mongpoo. The third route (75 kms) is through Kurseong - Dilaram - Bagora and Ghareytar. The last leg of the journey to Sitong (last 15 kms) is quite steep.
Can I get a shared car from Sitong to Lamahatta?
No, you can't get a share cab from Sitong to Lamahatta. You need to reach Kalijhora by private taxi and then take a share jeep upto Teesta Bazar and from Teesta Bazaar to Lamahatta, you need to take another share taxi. It is better to take a private car for this kind of offbeat itinerary.
What is the best time to visit Sittong?
Blessed with temperate weather, Sitong can be travelled throughout the year, but winter season is the best time to visit Sitong especially from mid-September to mid-November. During this time the skies are clear, fog-free and you can enjoy a spectacular view of the hills specially Mt. Kanchenjungha and the cherry on top will be orchards full of oranges which you can hand-pick and enjoy a fresh bite.
Moreover from early April to end of June is also a great time to Travel Sittong During this time travelers can enjoy full bloom of rhododendron and amazing view of mountain and valleys.
What are the best Homestays in and around Sitong?
Sitong has some of the best Homestays in and around. Let's know
some of them :
Heritage Homestay, Sittong
Humro Home Bisesh, Homestay
Humro Home Toryaok Riyang Homestay
Pine tree Homestay
Sittong Shiwalik Homestay
Yaksha Holiday Homestay, Sittong
Chhayalom Kyong Homestay
Avocado Homestay, Sittong
Kasis Homestay, Sittong
Pancha pokhari Homestay, Sittong
Sunrise viewpoint Homestay, Sittong
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