Sittong 02 Nights & 03 Days

Day- 01

Arrival and transfer to Sittong - On arrival guests will be representative will receive guests and assist them to forwarding journey to Sittong -  Sittong is a village in the Kurseong block and its subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India - There are two option to reach Sittong - One is approximately 45 kilometers and is nearly 02 - 2½ hours drive along River Teesta i.e. National Highway 10 - The other route is via Kurseong - After reaching Kurseong one has to turn via Dilaram, Buggura / Bagora to reach Ghaleytar and then Sittong-  Guests has to drive to either Mongpoo bazaar - Or after crossing Sevoke via N H 10 on the way to Gangtok from Kalijhora one can take left turn to Latpanchor - From Latpanchor its nearly 14 kilometers to Sittong - Popularly known as the Orange village is a quaint Lepcha Hamlet - Situated amidst the alpine pine forest is this offbeat destination near Darjeeling - It is situated at an elevation of 4000 feet - Its serene ambiance and calm weather attracts tourist throughout the year - Within a distance of nearly 20 kilometers are many a places of interest like Dilaram, Kurseong, Latpanchar, Mungpoo, and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary - Evening free to stroll around the place - Check into Home Stay - Night Stay at Sittong

Day- 02

Local Sightseeing around Sittong - The village is situated in deep valley beside Riyang River - There’s a bamboo bridge, a church, some winding village paths skirting through orange orchards and few meandering streams - Early morning drive to view Sunrise at Durpin Dara and return back to homestay - Next have breakfast - Post breakfast visit the village - Next guests can visit the Tea garden and maybe with prior notice watch the manufacturing of Tea - Namthing Pokhari (Salamander Lake) - Ahal Dara - It offers a lovely view of the flowing river Teesta - Other attraction nearby is house of Rabindranath Tagore at Mongpoo nearly 8 kilometers and Latpanchar, the highest point in Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is 13 kilometers from Sittong - Latpanchar is also home to the Himalayan Salamander and numerous species of birds and butterflies - Back to Homestay for Lunch -  One can enjoy Camping and riverside picnic or cultural program Or  - Guests can avail some light treks to the nearby Labda village and few nearby spots with a local guide - One can also enjoy dinner after campfire cooked at the campsite - Evening free to stroll around the place - Check into Home Stay - Night Stay at Sittong

Day- 03

Departure transfer to Airport  /  Railway Station / Bus Terminus (Junction) Or Siliguri - Drive to Siliguri on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) -  Early Morning breakfast - Optional Visit is either to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station of Kurseong via Baggura or A short drive to gates of any of the Tea Estate like Ambootia, Makaibari or Margaret's Deck Tea Lounge (Goodricke Tea Pot) is also recommended for buying or tasting Tea - Next Departure Transfer - It’s a drive of approximately 65 kilometers and it is 02½ - 03 hours drive by scenic road - Two option for return journey is either via Kurseong Or via Kalijhora - Kurseong route is fascination - The drive will be through beautiful Tea Estate and gradually down through Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary - The way has a pleasant climate and scenic beauty - Halt at Garidhura or similar location for Tea & refreshment  -  Drop to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey