Sitong, a place full of orangey hues owing to the presence of orange trees in every household in the quaint little village of the Darjeeling Himalayas holds the key to a peaceful trip. Once here, tourists can explore the hilly landscape during the winters, which changes into a valley full of oranges. Situated about seventy-five kilometers from Siliguri, the village inhabited mainly by the Lepcha tribes, lies across a small river surrounded by lush green backdrop of the hills. During summers, Sitong can be an offbeat destination for tourists to visit in Kurseong division of the Darjeeling district of West Bengal to beat the sultry heat of the plains. Trekking, bird watching and walking along the orange gardens are some of the activities that tourists can enjoy while being here.
About the Hotel / Homestay : The homestay and guesthouse in Sitong is a traditional and cultural evidence of the Lepchas heritage and is managed by local people from the nearby village of Sitong. The best place to visit and stay in the homestay is during November to January when the oranges are in full bloom and one can hear the birds chirping around in the mountains and trees beyond. If you love trekking, the owner of the homestay would gladly help you.

Our Services & What To See

• Brief Information:

  Services Offered :The services offered by the homestay are simple and of standard quality where tourists can feel at home. The homestay offers local sightseeing in and around Sitong and pick up and drop facility from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and Bagdogra Airport. The food cooked is from organic vegetables and one can explore the orange orchards around the homestay. Solar power, warm water and attached bathrooms are the specialty of the four double-bedded rooms in this homestay.
  Places to See Around - There are several places of interest to see around Sitong, which would increase the tourist’s interest at an instant. The few places of interest have been mentioned as under : - The towns of Kurseong, Latpanchar and Dilaram are located within twenty kilometers of Sitong and are places where tourists can spend a day or two exploring the hilly landscape and the nature at its purest best.
  - Tourists can also stroll and take a dip along the Riyang River, which flows through this region.
  - There is an old bamboo church believed to be built around 100, years ago which has now been renovated into a brick-and-mortar building and gives a beautiful view of the hills around.
  - Mongpoo or Mungpo is a place steeped in modern history as the renowned Nobel Laureate and songwriter, Rabindranath Tagore used to stay here in a house, which he used to visit during the summers.
  - Rock climbing, camping, hiking, butterflies and bird watching are some of the interesting activities to do in Latpanchar and around Sitong.
  - Senchal wildlife sanctuary (about 30 kms from Sitong) and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary (about 13 kms from Sitong) can be visited by tourists to explore the wild animals in action. The Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is known for Himalayan Salamander, which is an exotic species of this region.

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