Upper Sittong Homestay

Upper Sittong Homestay is a quaint holiday destination in the hills with excellent air quality and pleasant valley like weather with 70% humidity even in rainy season

Are you someone who seeks solace in the lap of nature? If a meet with the mountains in the card for you, for quite some time, you can come to Sittong. It is a small village in the Kurseong region of North Bengal. If you do not want to move with a huge crowd in the popular hill stations, it is the perfect destination for you. In this place, you will enjoy the pristine mountain in all its glory. Throughout the year, Sittong retains its charm and classic mountain village vibe. Also, if you come here in winter, you can see the famous orange orchards in bloom. In this hamlet, you will enjoy the beauty of nature, unspoiled by the tourist crowd.

In Sittong, the winding roads travel through the green tea garden and valleys. You can see majestic mountain views from several viewpoints. Here, you will not find luxurious resorts, but there are a few homestays and small properties with all the necessary items of modern comfort. Our property here, the Upper Sittong Homestay is one of the best in class. Here, you can enjoy the clouds that pass through the mountains. Your stay will be in spacious wooden rooms with modern amenities, geysers in the toilet, etc. If you are a nature lover who wants to spend time peacefully on vacation, it is the perfect destination. You will love the scrumptious meals here, prepared from fresh produces. The view of Mount Kanchenjungha- and other peaks standing tall, that glisten with snow will accompany you when you walk around the hilly roads from here.

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Outdoor Activity:

Local experience:

You can explore the surrounding area on foot quite comfortably. There are some easily accessible trekking routes that you can check. Spend some time in the nearby tea gardens, which will make for a perfect backdrop for taking good profile pictures. Also, wake up early in the morning to enjoy the magnificent sunrise. You can see the color changing on Mount Kanchenjungha if the sky remains clear.

Nearby Attractions:

There are several unique points of interest in and around Sittong that you should check out. You can spend time in Latpanchar or Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary, both of which places are famous for wildlife sightings. You can also check out Mungpoo, which has the Cinchona plantation, and a bungalow that is associated with Rabindranath Tagore. Kurseong is also at driving distance away from here.

Ahaldara viewpoint:

The highest point in Sittong area, this place offers a majestic bird’s eye view of the surrounding area. You can also see Mt. Kanchenjunga and its surrounding peaks from here. The walk to the top is a bit tiring, but the view is rewarding enough.

Namthing pokhri lake:

It is a solitary lake that is surrounded by pine trees. The place is famous for salamanders which are often seen here in monsoon times. When the lake is filled with water, it is a must-visit site.

How to Reach:

Rail: The nearest rail station is New Jalpaiguri Jn. From there it is nearly 48 km away which takes 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach by car.

Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra, 58 km away, and takes a car 2 hour and 20 minutes to reach the place.

Road: From Kolkata, the property is approximately 628 km away and it takes around 15 hours to reach via NH12 or NH19. in Kuseong district

Best Time To Visit:

In summer, from June to August, the weather is quite comfortable. It is one of the peak tourism seasons here. Winter is chilling in December and January, when the temperature may drop below the freezing point. Monsoon becomes quite problematic to travel but the green mountain offers beautiful view at that time.

Pricing of Upper Sittong Homestay

Price: INR 1,650 + 5% GST Per Person Per Day (Including Stay with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner)

Car Cost for pick up drop and site seeing:

Child Policy: Complimentary for a child under five years.

Don’t forget to check out other places to stay in Kurseong district

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