5N 6D Sittong Takdah Darjeeling Offbeat Tour Plan

Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra to Sittong Arrival

Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and drive to Sittong, a peaceful village known for its orange orchards and quiet natural surroundings. Check in and relax amidst hills and forests.

Experiences:

• Scenic hill drive through forests
• Peaceful village ambience and nature stay
• Relaxed evening with valley views

Day 2: Sittong Sightseeing

Explore the natural beauty of Sittong, known for its orange orchards, forest landscapes, and scenic viewpoints across the Teesta Valley.

Experiences:

• Mungpoo – Rabindra Bhavan & cinchona plantations
• Latpanchar – birdwatching & Mahananda sanctuary views
• Sittong Church – colonial era hill church
• Orange Orchards – seasonal fruit valley views
• Namthing Pokhri – forest lake & salamander habitat
• Ahaldara View Point – Teesta valley panoramic views
• Jogighat – riverside Teesta valley spot

Day 3: Sittong to Takdah Transfer

Travel to Takdah, a quiet former British cantonment known for its colonial bungalows, forest roads and tea garden surroundings.

Experiences:

Day 4: Takdah Sightseeing

Explore Takdah’s serene landscapes, heritage charm and scenic viewpoints overlooking the Teesta valley and surrounding hills.

Experiences:

• Takdah Cantonment Area – colonial bungalows & orchid centre
• Takdah Orchid Centre – seasonal orchids & nursery
• Tinchuley View Point – Teesta valley panoramic views
• Gumbadara View Point – river valley & rocky landscape
• Lovers Meet View Point – Teesta Rangeet confluence views
• Peshok Tea Garden – lush slopes & valley views
• Rangli Rangliot Tea Estate – colonial tea estate landscape
• Pine forest trails – quiet cantonment walking paths

Day 5: Takdah to Darjeeling Transfer

Proceed to Darjeeling, the iconic hill station known for its tea gardens, colonial charm and stunning Himalayan views.

Experiences:

• Japanese Temple,
• Peace pagoda,
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday),
• Tenzing & Gombu Rock,
• Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate.
  After sightseeing, have lunch and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Darjeeling to NJP/Bagdogra Departure

After your stay in Darjeeling, begin your return journey through scenic hills and valleys towards NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport.

Experiences:

• Jorebungalow viewpoint
• Peshok Road mountain drive
• Teesta Valley viewpoints (multiple stops)
• Teesta River riverside views
• Teesta Bazaar, a small riverside market
• Lovers Meet Viewpoint (Teesta–Rangeet confluence)
• Coronation Bridge
• Sevoke Kali Temple