things to know about Sittong

Just about 60 km distance away from Darjeeling, Sittong or Sitong is a newfound jewel nestled in the foothills of Eastern Himalaya. Surrounded by daunting hills and the lush alpine forest of Himalaya, Sittong is all about providing a calmly ambiance, and the endless natural beauties to its visitors. Also known as the "Orange Village" among the locals, trip to this hamlet can easily be planned to explore its scenic beauty, the vast stretch of tea estates, several orange gardens and the captivating view of Kanchenjunga.

Attractions in and around Sittong

Even though Sittong is far from the hustle and bustle of city life, it offers lots of sightseeing attractions in and around it. Some of the major ones are:

Sittong Monastery

Constructed with Bamboo and mud, Sittong Monastery is a worth visiting religious site offering a stunning view of Kanchenjunga and a breathtaking view of the surrounding.

Sittong Church

It is one of the attractive sites in the village. Once constructed with bamboo and mud, Sittong Church is now a brick and mortar architecture. The breathtaking view of the surrounding as well the unique architecture can immensely provide peace to your distressed soul.

Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

Just 25 km distance away from Sitong, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is a promising forested area quite popular among nature enthusiasts as it hosts numerous birds, butterflies, and also several unique wild animals.

Mungpoo

It is another breathtaking sightseeing attraction just 8 km distance away. Surrounded by countless pine trees, it provides a soothing ambiance and breathtaking surroundings which were even loved by the legendary poet Rabindranath Tagore.

Latpanchar

Just 25 km distance away from Sitong, Latpanchar is a great sightseeing attraction nearby. Often tagged as the "Birding Paradise" here one can get to see Blue Whistling Thrush, Minivet, Sunbirds, Woodpeckers, Bulbul, Drongo, Kingfisher, Falcon, Eagle, etc.

Activities to Do in and around Sittong

Bird Watching

Sittong is full of different kinds of Himalayan birds. One can go for a walk through the pine forest to spot these birds and enjoy the melodious chirping of them.

Enjoy Nature Walking

Go for a long nature walk in and around the village and get to know about the traditional lifestyle of the Lepchas. Taste some ripe oranges as sittong is all about orange gardens.

Visit Sitong Church

Visit one of the ancient monasteries in the North Bengal Region named Sitong Church to witness its unique architecture and to seek peace for your disturbed soul.

Sightseeing Trip

One can plan a trip to its nearby destinations like Darjeeling, Mirik, Pashupati, etc to explore the plethora of sightseeing attractions such as Batasia Loop, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Japanese Temple, Rock Garden, Peace Pagoda, Don Bosco Lake, Mirik Lake, Pashupati Market, Ghum Rock, Jorepokhri and many more.