Sittong & Darjeeling in 2 nights

A quiet orchard village, then the hill town everyone talks about. Ideal for a long weekend from Kolkata.

2 nights, 3 days Pickup at NJP or Bagdogra Private, your group only Written quote, no payment now
Ripe oranges on the trees in an orchard at Sittong
Orange orchard, Sittong. Ripe oranges on the trees in an orchard at Sittong
The Ahaldara viewpoint above Sittong looking over the Teesta valley
Ahaldara viewpoint, Sittong. The Ahaldara viewpoint above Sittong looking over the Teesta valley
Prayer flags and pines at Lamahatta eco-park
Lamahatta. Prayer flags and pines at Lamahatta eco-park
Kurseong railway station on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Kurseong. Kurseong railway station on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The Kanchenjunga range before sunrise from Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill, Darjeeling. The Kanchenjunga range before sunrise from Tiger Hill

Trip run by Conecting

2 to 6 people per vehicle. Private SUV (Innova / Ertiga class), named driver. Breakfast and dinner at the homestay; Darjeeling breakfast included.

  • Driver meets you at NJP or BagdograWith a name board. Same driver for the whole trip.
  • Homestays we've slept in ourselvesFamily-run places in Sittong and Tinchuley, a quiet guest house near the Mall.
  • Nothing to pay on the roadFuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance are in the price.

Overview

Start in Sittong for one slow night by the river, drive the ridge through Tinchuley and Lamahatta, and finish with a full evening and sunrise in Darjeeling. Back at NJP or Bagdogra by afternoon on day three.

What's included

  • Private vehicle from NJP/Bagdogra to NJP/Bagdogra, all transfers and sightseeing on the itinerary
  • 2 nights' accommodation as listed
  • Breakfast and dinner at the Sittong homestay, breakfast in Darjeeling
  • Driver's allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
  • One WhatsApp contact for the whole trip, 9 am to 9 pm
  • Train or flight tickets to NJP/Bagdogra
  • Entry fees (Tiger Hill, Lamahatta park, Batasia Loop) — small, paid on the spot
  • Lunches and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses, tips

Itinerary

Start at NJP or Bagdogra, end at NJP or Bagdogra. Drives stay under three hours.

  1. NJP to Sittong, the slow way

    Your driver meets you at the station or airport with a name board. It's about three hours to Sittong with a tea stop at Kalijhora on the way. Afternoon is yours: walk down to the river, wander the orange orchards (fruit on the trees from November to January), and let the homestay family feed you.

    • Kalijhora tea stop
    • Riyang river
    • Orange orchards
    Stay: Family homestay, Sittong Meals: Lunch on the way (own cost), dinner at homestay

  2. Ridge drive: Tinchuley, Lamahatta, then Darjeeling

    After breakfast, climb out of the valley to Tinchuley for the viewpoint and a short pine walk, then stop at Lamahatta's eco-park for an hour. Reach Darjeeling by early afternoon; the rest of the day is for the Mall, Glenary's and the market at your own pace.

    • Tinchuley viewpoint
    • Lamahatta eco-park
    • Darjeeling Mall
    Stay: Guest house near the Mall, Darjeeling Meals: Breakfast at homestay; lunch and dinner own cost

  3. Tiger Hill sunrise, then down through Kurseong

    An early start for Tiger Hill (we'll be honest about the forecast the night before). Breakfast back in town, then the Hill Cart Road down via Kurseong with a tea-estate stop. Drop at NJP or Bagdogra by around 3 pm, in time for evening trains and flights.

    • Tiger Hill
    • Batasia Loop
    • Kurseong tea estate stop
    • NJP / Bagdogra drop
    Meals: Breakfast included

Meeting and pickup

NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport

We pick you up from NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport with a name board, any arrival time from 6 am. Tell us your train or flight and we're there.

What to expect

  • Private trip: only your group in the vehicle, no sharing
  • Hill roads: no single drive is longer than about three hours
  • Suitable for most travellers; tell us about older parents or young kids and we adjust the stays
  • Tiger Hill is weather-dependent; we'll tell you the honest forecast the night before
  • Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals available at all stays

Where you'll sleep on this trip

Family-run places we've stayed in ourselves. Area photos for now.

Houses and terraces on the hillside at Upper Sittong

[Homestay name]

Sittong

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

Family-run Hot water Veg & non-veg
Panorama of Darjeeling on its ridge

[Guest house name]

Darjeeling

A five-minute walk from the Mall, on a quiet lane. Clean rooms, good breakfast, no stairs surprise.

Near the Mall Breakfast included Lift access

Cancellation policy

A part advance holds your dates. The cancellation terms, including what is refundable and by when, are written on your quote before you pay. Read the full terms.

Questions about this trip

Yes. Some people prefer Sittong plus Tinchuley and skip the town. Tell us on the form and we'll re-quote in the same message.

Yes, most of our guests take the Darjeeling Mail or Padatik and reach NJP early morning. Day 1 is built around a morning pickup.

Your private vehicle from NJP or Bagdogra and back, every transfer and sightseeing drive on the itinerary, the nights' stay at the homestays and guest house listed for your package, and the meals listed for each package. Fuel, tolls, parking and the driver's allowance are ours. Train and flight tickets, small entry fees and lunches are not included, and we say so on the quote.

Yes. The two packages are starting points. Add a night, swap Darjeeling for a second hill village, or extend to Kalimpong or the Dooars. Tell us on the form and you'll get a revised quote in the same conversation.

You confirm on WhatsApp, we send a written quote with every inclusion, and you pay a part advance by UPI or bank transfer to hold the stays and vehicle. The balance is due before pickup. There is nothing to pay on the road except your own lunches and entry fees.

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