Sittong - the land of oranges, quaint villages, scenic views, waterfalls, sprawling tea gardens, flowing streams and more.

Sittong is a region with varying altitudes, but it is generally located at an average altitude of around 4,000 feet.Sittong Valley is a village in the Kurseong CD block in the Kurseong subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal,India.Sittong is a village in the heart of Darjeeling's orange growing area. It is in the Riyang river valley. Mangpu is 20 km and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is 13 km.

The map alongside shows the eastern portion of the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region and a small portion of the terai region in its eastern and southern fringes,all of it in the Darjeeling district.In the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision 61.00% of the total population lives in the rural areas and 39.00% of the population lives in the urban areas.In the Kurseong subdivision 58.41% of the total population lives in the rural areas and 41.59% lives in the urban areas.There are 78 tea gardens/ estates the figure varies slightly according to different sources, in the district, producing and largely exporting Darjeeling tea. It engages a large proportion of the population directly/indirectly.Some tea gardens were identified in the 2011 census as census towns or villages.Such places are marked in the map as CT or rural/ urban centre. Specific tea estate pages are marked TE.

Weather: A Dance of Seasons

Sittong is a very popular tourist destination, particularly in the late winter/early summer when it is called orange village because it's the season in which oranges grow there.Every year, the Directorate of Cinchona and Other Medicinal Plants Government of West Bengal organizes the Orange Festival in the month of December. This event featured seminars and demonstrations highlighting modern cultivation methods. Apart from agriculture, the festival celebrated local culture with various performances by the locals. This festival is crucial in supporting the region's orange farming community and ensuring an endurable future for Darjeeling Mandarin Orange cultivation. Thousands of travelers gather during this time in this small village to witness this spectacular event.

Top Attractions: Beyond the Ordinary

orange orchards

Lepcha Monastery (Upper Ghalyetar)

Namthing Pokhri

River Riyang

Jogighat Bridge

Mungpoo

Kanchenjunga Views

Bird Watching

Nature Walks

Getting There & Local Hacks

By Air

Fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): This is the closest airport to Sittong. 

Hire a Private Taxi: From Bagdogra, you can hire a private car or a pre-booked vehicle to reach Sittong. The journey takes about 2.5 to 3 hours and offers scenic views. 

By Train 

Train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station: This is the major railway station near Sittong.

Hire a Private Taxi: From NJP, arrange a private vehicle or taxi for the approximately 2.5 to 3-hour drive to Sittong.

Insider Tips: Carry cash! Zero ATMs or UPI here.

Sittong - the land of oranges, quaint villages, scenic views, waterfalls, sprawling tea gardens, flowing streams and more.