Welcome to holidayhomeindia- Sittong Orange Village | Accommodation at Sittong

Booking.com

WBTDC Jaldapara Tourist Lodge Rooms starting from Rs.1500/-

West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation - Kalimpong - Morgan House

WBTDC Kalimpong -Morgan House Rooms starting from Rs.1200/-

West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation - Sajnekhali - Sunderbans

WBTDC Sajnekhali Rooms starting from Rs.1400/-

Sittong

Sittong the orange village situated in deep valley of Kalimpong hills beside Riyang River. Sittong village is popularly known among the people of Darjeeling Hills as the Orange village.Sittong is situated in the laps of the hill with waterfalls, beautiful lakes and the echoing green. Various types of fruits are found here specially the orange, as if filled with nectar. One can watch people with helping hands living in peace and harmony.

Though life is tough in such difficult terrain each but each villager is sporting a smile of happiness. The smiling mongoloid faces are surely going to win your heart during your stay at Sittong.

Sittong is really a wonderful place seen to be believed. As if a plot of heaven down on earth for us to enjoy, peaceful and serene. This is how beautiful the place Sittong is.The place can be reached via Mungpoo. This destination is also a hotspot due to the visit of the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Sittong can be reached via Latpanchar and Ghaletar too. For guest who loves adventure and enjoy, October is the right time to visit though from October to January , oranges can be seen everywhere. Yaksaa is the home developed for tourist. It is a community based home tourism site. The people along with the scenic beauty will mesmerize all. Sunrise and sunset and the view of mount Kanchenjunga along with the rest of the Himalayan range, Forest & Nature trek, birding and butterfly watching, Village excursions, are some of the activities one can get into. Joining the local for the evening drink is also an experience of its own. Leisure tour, offbeat destination, home stay whatever you name the destination is one of the few places close to heaven. The home stay is with traditional food, but one can also join the family and cook something of your own. Sittong – Shelpu – Latpanchar – Mungpoo is nice for short trek too. Perfect Place for Eco tourism, nature enthusiast and those who are interested to feel the wild Himalayas. A chance to feel the culture of the local people more closely with fooding, and home stay facilities available.

How to go –
Air Route
The nearest airport Bagdogra just 83 km well connected with Delhi, Kolkata, North East and other part of India.

Rail Route:
NJP nearest Railway Junction 73 km well connected with all major destinations in India.

Road:
Route – I
NH 31A after crossing Sevoke on the way to Gangtok, Sikkim , from Kalijhora (5 km from Sevoke Coronation Bridge) take left turn by another 13 km inside ‘Mahananda Wild Life Sactuary you will reach LATPANCHOR next 30 minutes bumpy road (must on 4 wheel drive) will reach SITTONG the orange village.

Route – II
From Mongpoo bazaar (55 km from Siliguri) take left turn towards Labda and next 30 minutes after crossing Riyang river you will reach SITTONG the orange village.
NB: Road is extremely bad from Mongpoo you need to take a 4 wheel drive and don’t explore this road during monsoon because you have to cross the Riyang river.

Route – III
Hill Cart Road crossing Kurseong (55 km from Siliguri) take right turn via Dilaram , Bagora you will reach ‘GHAREYTAR’ (total 75 km ) down 20 minutes 4 Wheel Drive you will reach SITTONG the orange village.

Transportation-

You need to confirm the transportation along with your accommodation booking to avail local 4 wheel drive.
Rates has been fixed by the local people and syndicate .
Present rate from NJP pick up and drop to SITTONG is INR 2800
Type of vehicle – SWARI JEEP ( 11 pax maximum each vehicle)
From NJP to MANGOPOO drop INR 2200 and from MANGPOO to SITTONG drop INR 1200
From NJP via Kurseong , Dilaram , Bagora , Ghareytar drop SITTONG INR 3200
Minimum 50 % payment to be made for Transportation in Advance.

NB: Above rates for Transport may be changed without prior notice (Please confirm the rates before your journey)

Distance calculation not in scale –
Route I- Siliguri to Sevoke 22km, Sevoke to Kalijhora 5 km, Kalijhora to Latpanchor 13 km, Latpanchor to Sittong 15 km
Route II –Siliguri to Rambhi 45 km , Rambhi to Mangpoo 13 km , Mangpoo to Sittong 20 km ,
Route III- Siligur to Kurseong 55 km , Kurseong to Dilaram 5 km , Dilaram to Sittong via Bagora and Ghareter 15 km

Other Useful Links

Holidayhomeindia Blog
Tiger Facts
Distance Calculator
Tourist Information Offices
Image Gallery
Maps Store
KumbhMela 2010
Image Gallery
Gmap Longitude & Latitude

Chhylom Kyomg at Sittong is a well decorated building with double bedded room having western type attached toilets with the warmth of a wonderful hill village

Precious drawing room with Fire place in ground floor.
SITTONG the Orange village Eco-tourism stay managed by the local people only.
Distance – 2hrs journey from nearest Railway station NJP and from Airport 30 minutes more.
Best time to visit during winter villagers having orange orchard in every house, SITTONG is producing best quality of orange in this region.
4 Wheel Drive is Compulsory for last 40 minutes journey before reaching SITTONG .
Transport – will be provided by the local people only.
Other attractions – Picturesque village , 2 nos. Khola (stream), bamboo bridge, organic farming, medicinal plants and experience the rich Lepcha Culture.
Trek- those who like to have a small trek can go to Labda village and other places around with trained guide.
MONGPOO the hill refuge of Rabindra Nath Tagore is just half an hour distance from SITTONG.
SITTONG is popularly known as Lepcha village and first Bamboo made Church was built 100 years before in this place.
NR 1350 Per Pax Per Day.
Extra Child / Extra PAX per Day –INR 440 ( CNB )
GST – 3.09%
Above package under plan – AP includes( from Bed tea to Dinner)

HOW TO BOOK : Call us at 9836955186, 9830947352, 8420424111, 8334852352 or use the form below:

Enquire a accommodation at Sittong

*Name :

*Email :

*Place of Journey :
*Phone No. :

*Check in date :

*No. of rooms :

*No. of Days :

*please fill in all the fields

3 Double Bed Rooms at Hotel Hungree, Upper Pelling, one of the best location at Pelling, Tariff - 600/-

Holiday Home at Puri , Hotel Sai Sandpiper

4 Double Bed AC Rooms at Hotel Sai Sandpiper, Puri, Tariff - 700/- & 750/-

Holiday Home at Darjeeling , Hotel Sagarika

2 Kanchenjhengha facing and 1 Non facing Rooms at Hotel Sagarika, Darjeeling, Tariff - 500/- & 600/-

Holiday Home at Lava , Choice Guest House

6 Rooms on the lap of Neora Valley at Choice Guest House, Lava, Tariff - 550/- & 600/-

3 Double Bed and 2 Four Bed Non Kitchen Rooms at Hotel Koanrk, Puri, Tariff - 400/- & Rs.600/-

4 Double Beds Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Sea View Hotel,Puri, Tariff -400/-

2 Sea Viewing Rooms Double Bed Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Bhajani, Puri, Tariff - 450/-

3 Double Bed and 1 Tripple Bed, Side Sea Facing, with Kitchen Rooms at Hotel Shyamajyoti, Puri, Tariff - 450/- & Rs.500/-

Greaves Officers Cooperative Credit Society Ltd AC Holiday Home

4 Double Beds Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Sea View Hotel,Puri, Tariff -400/-

Neora Valley Resort is one of the best and comfortable stay in Rishop. All rooms with a view of Kanchenjunga and several other peaks.Wooden furnished Cottages and five beautiful duplex rooms with attached bath, geyser, CTV and in house restaurant , wide lawn with garden. The deep silent forest of Pine, Birch, Fir and Orchids with soothing path following the chirps of birds & the view of blue sky.

ROOM TARIFF
2 Double bed Cottage: Rs.1000/-
3 Duplex Cottage:Rs. 1125/-
4 Duplex Cottages: Rs.1600/-
All extra person charge @ Rs.300/-

10% service charge on total bill amount

Kanchan View Tourist Lodge is located in the Top most Ridge of Rishop with 180 degree full view of snow capped mountain peaks from Nathula to Kumbhakarna including Kanchanjungha from it’s wide lawn and balconies of every room.

Wooden furnished double bed rooms and triple bed cottage with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant & garden.

ROOM TARIFF
Double bed Room Rs.1100/-
Triple bed cottage Rs 1400/-
Extra cot – Rs 200/-

10% service charge on total bill amount

Sunakhari Retreat, Green Valley Resort and Rishyap Tourist Centre , are situated at the topmost position at Rishop in a natural atmosphere and with Kanchenjungha view. All rooms are wooden furnished with attached western toilet, floor carpet, CTV, Garden, Lawn Restaurant, Hot Water Supply. Special Attraction: 180° view of Mt. Kanchenjungha & Himalayn Range from Resort.

ROOM TARIFF :

Deluxe Double - 950/-
Super Deluxe Double - 1000/-, 1100/-
Deluxe Tripple - 1000/-
Super Deluxe Tripple Bedded Room with Balcony @1200/-
10% service charge on total bill amount.

Hotel Snow View is a budget hotel with excellent surroundings all over in Rishop

Wooden furnished triple bed rooms, a few with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant .

ROOM TARIFF :

1st Floor Rs.1000/-
2nd Floor- 1200/-

10% service charge on total bill amount.

Suntec Resort is a budget hotel with excellent surroundings all over in Rishop. Wooden furnished 4 no.s triple bed rooms, a few with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant .

ROOM TARIFF :

Cottage(2X2BED,2X3BED) &4Room annexed behind SUNTEC
Double Bed Rooms: Rs.1000/-
Triple Bed Rooms: Rs.1100/-

10% service charge on total bill amount

Hotel Sonar Bangla is situated on the parallel hill top of Hotel Kanchanview at Rishop. With a excellent openings in the front with magnificent Kanchanjhengha standing tall, Sonal Bangla offers great view of the mountains and valley with its 6 rooms.

ROOM TARIFF
1st Floor- 1200/-
2nd Floor- 1400/-

10% service charge on total bill amount


Tiger Facts	New advance Rail ticket booking period reduced to 2 months from today	Amarnath registration to start on March 18th
Big Bird Day 2013	Tour core tiger areas but don’t build: Supreme Court	Interim ban on tourist activities in core areas of Project Tiger forests
Tadoba on Red Alert	The forgotten Silk Route – Jelep La	National Park Status for Jaldapara
Bouddha Bihar discovered at Dantan	Melanistic Leopard Cat	Melanistic Leopard Cart found in Sunderbans
Greater Flamingo’s dies electrocuted	Vibrant Vijaywada	Tripura at a glance
Vidisha – A Rich Historical Legacy	Simlipal Reserve Forest	Shantiniketan – Tagore’s Abode of Peace
Gopalpur on sea	Chandipur – the stretched beach	Bishnupur – Where every brick tells a story
Pattiseema Dindi	Bhitarkanika	Murshidabad
Malda-Gour-Pandua	Darjeeling – What next?	Govt. of India Tourist offices in India
Accommodation at Kanha	Corbett peace disturbed.	Minister helps saving tigers
HP govt to make tourism key revenue earning sector by 2015	Foreign tourists arrivals in India up 9.3 pc in 2010	Opening of core areas in wildlife parks to tourists
Tiger Straying in Sunderbans	Tigers are straying due to high salinity in Sunderbans	Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Zuluk-Pedong-Aritar-Jelep La-Chumbi Valley-Nathula-Gangtok	World Travel Award – India	Word Travel Awards – Asia
West Bengal Elephant population on the rise	Snooze Cabins at IGI Airport	committee being set up to monitor route-wise airline tariffs
Declaration on Tiger Conservation at Saint petersburg	Tiger Shot dead in Assam	The Tiger Summit
Araku Valley – Bora Caves	Tajpur- The untouched beach	Haridwar
Udanti – Sitanadi Sanctuary	Earth’s Axis Shifts one-millionth of a second	Accommodation in Haridwar
Chilka Lake – Bird Watcher’s Paradise	Rafting in Teesta and Rangit River	Rafting in Indus River
Jim Corbett National Park – an unfinished journey	Tiger Census in the Sunderbans	Bakkhali
Rafting in Rishikesh	Kumbh Mela – Shahi Snan Images	Sikkim – At a glance
History of Kumb Mela	Dzongri – Goechala – Lake Samiti	Man Animal Conflict
Anil Kumble – A New Role	Rajabhatkhawa-Jayanti-Buxa Fort-Santrabari	Bathing Ghats in Kumbh Mela
Ashrams/Dharamshala in Haridwar	Bison killed after tranquillizer shot	Kumbh Mela – At a glance
CID to probe Rhino’s death	Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index 2009 and 2008 comparisons By World Economic Forum	Medical Tourism in India
National Parks in India – Wiki links	NJP to Digha	Getting to the North-East
Thekkady Tragedy	Darjeeling Tourism – at stake	Tatkal rates reduced
Tiger Teasing	Pichavaram – World’s 2nd largest Mangrove Forest	Biker’s community
Top Destination – Puja 2009 – Puri	Adopt and help stop extinction	Onam – 2009
Light & Sound Show near Qutub Minar	Aravali Trekking Expedition	RTDC slashes rates …
WBTDC introduces special package for Durga Pujo ’09	To start with!


HOME \|\| HOLIDAY HOMES \|\| HILLS \|\| BEACHES \|\| FORESTS \|\| TREKKING \|\| HISTORICAL \|\| OTHERS \|\| TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES \|\| CONTACT US POWERED BY VIARTGURU SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION BY ECREDS.COM
Authorised Marketing Agent of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation

Sittong, Mongpo, Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary, Sittong Tourism, Chhyolom Kyomg, Sonada, Ghoom, Pankhabari, Tea Tourism, Tea Garden, Darjeeling Tea