Tucked amidst the alpine Pine forest, Sitong or Sittong is an offbeat destination near Darjeeling. Settled at an altitude of 4000ft, Sittong with its calm ambience and tranquil weather has become an ideal tourist destination to escape the red-hot summer heat of the plainland. Sittong produces highest number of oranges in the entire North Bengal, it is also called the orange valley of North Bengal. Tourists loves to walk through the village to enjoy the unimpaired beauty of the nature. A walk towards the Riyang river is a beautiful sight , as the river is flowing through the valley in the backdrop of the mountain range. This is a lifetime sight. Notable tourist places near Sittong are The Sittong Church, Ahaldara View Point, Old Buddhist Monastary, Mungpoo etc.
Nearest Airport is Bagdogra which is approx 35 Km and takes one and a half to reach. Rented cabs are easily available outside airport. Tourist can prebook vehicle as well.
Distance from Siliguri to Sittong is approx 55 km. Preferred road trip is Siliguri to Sittong via Mungpoo.
New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is the nearest railway station to connect Sittong. Distance to cover is approx. 32 Km. Rented taxis and shared vehicles are available at the NJP Railway Station.