Enjoy Winter Vacation at Sitong

2/45, Dum Dum Road,
Kolkata -700 074

One of the most untouched parts of the Darjeeling Himalayan foothills, Sitong is a treasure trove yet to be discovered. This little picturesque Lepcha village lies is a valley crisscrossed by a rivulet (Khola) and guarded by lush green hills. Every house in Sitong has a garden and every garden has orange trees. The whole village turns orange during the winter. Visiting Sitong is like time travelling – there’s a bamboo bridge, a church, some winding village paths skirting through orange orchards and few meandering streams and a rivulet, which the locals love to call Riyang River. The church guesthouse has been renovated with modern facilities to accommodate guests.

Sitong is amongst the virgin tourist destinations located in Kurseong in the Indian state of West Bengal which is a storehouse of natural beauty. It contains the Lepcha village, which is a small village surrounded by some green mountains and rivulet or khola. Visitors will notice the Riyang River, bamboo bridges, winding paths, tempting orange orchards, a church and other instances which reveal the innocence of Mother Nature.

Places to see in Sitong: You can visit the local church. Previously, there used to be a 100-year old Bamboo church here but now a new building has come up. There is a Bamboo Bridge, which you would love to see wobbling when someone crosses. But when you are in Sitong, there is one thing you cannot miss doing – “Enjoying Oranges.” When the oranges bloom, the whole village is covered in a hue of orange. You can also spend time walking all around the village along the farms or sit idle on the banks of Riyang river and watch the Lepcha kids returning home. In Sitong, you would love doing “nothing.”

Nearby attractions of Sitong: In the olden days, there was a century-old Bamboo Church in Sitong, which, however, presently has been demolished. The orange orchards are attractive enough to draw numerous visitors every year. The famous bamboo bridge which is present in Sitong wobbles slightly when anyone steps over it while making an attempt to cross it. One can spend leisurely evening, sitting on the river banks of Riyang, gazing at the local Lepcha children returning to their homes. Located at a distance of only 20 kms away, Mongpoo is another tourist attraction which boasts of the home of the noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Latpanchar is famous as it is the highest point in the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and it is based about 13 kms from the main area of Sitong. Besides being the highest point, Latpanchar is also the natural habitat of the Himalayan Salamander and innumerable species of butterflies and birds. Situated within 20 kms from Sitong, one can pay a visit to the other enjoyable tourist spots like Dilaram, Bagora and Kurseong. The village of Chatakpur is also present at a distance of just 30 km from Sitong.

Things to do in Sitong: Enjoy long nature walks along the villages and take a peek into the traditional lifestyle of the Lepchas, eat as many oranges as possible and visit the church to find some solace. You can enjoy a dip in the Riyang River and do some bird watching and butterfly watching too. You can also avail some light treks to the nearby Labda village and few nearby spots with a local guide.
Best time to visit Sitong: November, December and January is the best time to see oranges is Sitong. The orange harvest takes place during late December and early January. As Sitong is located around 4000 feet above sea level so it is also a nice place to beat the heat during the according summers. The rivers and streams get filled after the rains and the lush greenery is something not to be missed during the monsoons in Sitong.

How to reach Sitong: There are three routes to reach Sitong. 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.

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