Major city · India
Sittong
Go for a half-day (4–5 h) of orange orchards and tea-garden walking, or sleep one night if you want the dawn views — no longer.
Sittong is a small Darjeeling-district village at about 1,000 m, known for its orange orchards and its tea gardens. Sights sit within walking distance of each other, so it works as a short stop between Darjeeling, Kurseong and Siliguri rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- IXB
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sittong112 ▾
- All services112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sittong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXB Bagdogra Airport (About 70 km (43 mi); 2–3 h by taxi or shared jeep.).IXB Bagdogra Airport (About 43 mi (70 km); 2–3 h by taxi or shared jeep.).
- Getting aroundOn foot between the orchards and tea gardens; shared jeeps and buses link Sittong with Darjeeling, Kurseong and Siliguri.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXB Bagdogra Airport (About 70 km (43 mi); 2–3 h by taxi or shared jeep.)IXB Bagdogra Airport (About 43 mi (70 km); 2–3 h by taxi or shared jeep.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (25 rain days), driest Dec (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sittong: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
16 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
22 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
25 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
24 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
20 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot between the orchards and tea gardens; shared jeeps and buses link Sittong with Darjeeling, Kurseong and Siliguri.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h each way
Shared jeep or bus via Kurseong
Tea gardens and the Batasia Loop; a full day if you go and return.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h each way
Shared jeep or bus down the hill road
Closer than Darjeeling; good half-day pairing.
Door to door: About 2 h each way
Bus or shared jeep
Railhead and market; the usual arrival and departure point.
Door to door: About 2.5–3 h each way
Shared jeep via Kurseong or Siliguri
Long for a return day; better as a move than a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village guesthouses
Basic rooms near the orchards; book ahead in the orange season (Nov–Jan).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Shared jeep from Bagdogra to Sittong, both ways2 × ₹600 | ₹1,200 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹490 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,695 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,390≈ US$65 |
Basic rooms; availability is thin outside the orange season.
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Oranges (per kg, in season)Nov–Jan | ₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tea (cup, local shop) | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Shared jeep ride | ₹10–15 (≈ under US$1) per km |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Orchard access is limited outside the harvest season (roughly Nov–Jan).
- Hill roads are landslide-prone in the monsoon; check conditions before travelling Jun–Sep.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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Embassy
US consulate in Kolkata; other embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bagdogra → Sittong, shared jeep: About ₹600 (≈ US$7) return, 2–3 h each way
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yah kitna hai?)
- क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya main card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sittong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Darjeeling for broader tea‑garden experience.
- Include a visit to the nearby orange orchards with a local guide.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata — Sittong
- officialWest Bengal Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sittong, revision 5327180 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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