Sitong is a beautiful Lepcha village in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, near Kurseong located at 4000 ft. above sea level. This picturesque Sitong village also called as ‘Orange Village’ due to high volume of orange cultivation, almost each and every house in this village has orange orchards. River Riyang and waterfall (Jhora), lush green mountain steps and orange gardens will welcome you when you are entering Sitong village.
Welcome to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) Pickup from Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station. Drive to Sittong. Sittong is approximately 45 km from Siliguri and it takes around 2 hours. On the way stop at some Dhaba for breakfast. Reach Sittong, check-in at the homestay and freshen up for lunch. After lunch explore the Sittong area keeping your eyes open for birds. Rufous-necked Hornbill, Long-tailed Broadbills are common around Sittong. If you are lucky, you may come across them on the first day. Sittong area is renound for its orange cultivation during the winter time.Night at Sittong Homestay.
After early morning breakfast drive to Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. The distance is only 13 km and it takes nearly 30 minutes. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is home to several species of Hornbills and other birds. Explore the forest, watch out for birds, and you must have good shots. Then drive back to Latpanchar for another phase of birding. Latpanchar nursery area is also another famous birding spot in this area. The area is known to be home to Long-tailed Broadbill, a bird on the wishlist of many birders. You may spot a Hornbill here too. After Latpanchar head for Ahaldara. Ahaldara is also known as Tagore Hill. See the surrounding hills of Sittong area and the Teesta River from Ahaldara. The blue sky remain on the backdrop of the green hills makes it a sight to soothe the eyes. Next stop is at Namthing Pokhri. Namthing Pokhri is one of those Himalayans lakes where the rare Himalayan Newt breeds. Himalayan Newt is an amphibian that came to the earth even before the dinosaurs. Retun back to the homestay for lunch. Night stay at Sittong homestay.
After early morning breakfast go for bird watching around Sittong. After lunch check-out from homestay and start driving to Siliguri. You can go for the hike at Lepcha Waterfalls or you can visit Mungpoo on the way. Hike to Lepcha Waterfalls is a moderate level hike and gives an idea of living in the Himalayas. On the other hand, at Mungpoo there is an old Bungalow of Rabindranath Tagore. On the way to Mungpoo you can see Cincona plantations. Depart from Sittong to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/NJP Railway Station (NJP)/ Siliguri as per the schedule of flight or train. After completed breakfast guest will travel back to own destination. Tour concluded with fixed feelings. Best wishes all the guests a very happy, healthy and delightful life ahead. Forwarding journey.
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