Nature

Sittong, the orange village

Every house has an orchard. From November to January you'll be handed fruit off the tree. A river bend, a bamboo bridge, and real quiet.

Ripe oranges on the trees in an orchard at Sittong
Orange orchard, Sittong

Sittong sits low in the Riyang river valley, spread along a slope of orange orchards. Every house has trees; from November to January you'll be handed fruit straight off them.

It's the quietest night on the route: a family homestay, a river walk, a bamboo bridge, and an evening with no traffic at all.

What's here

  • Orange orchards in season, November to January
  • Riyang river and the bamboo bridge
  • Ahaldara viewpoint for Kanchenjunga and the Teesta valley
  • Namthing Pokhri and the Latpanchar bird trail nearby

Trips that include Sittong

Sittong & Darjeeling in 2 nights2 nights, 3 days, from ₹7,499 per personSittong, Tinchuley & Darjeeling in 3 nights3 nights, 4 days, from ₹10,499 per person

Where to sleep here

Houses and terraces on the hillside at Upper Sittong

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Sittong

Orchard on one side, river on the other. Home-cooked dinners with the family.

Family-run Hot water Veg & non-veg

Reading

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Ripe oranges on the trees in an orchard at Sittong
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