5N 6D Sittong Takdah Rishikhola 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 forest surroundings. Check in and relax amidst nature.

Experiences:

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

Day 2: Sittong Sightseeing

Explore Sittong’s natural beauty, forest landscapes and scenic viewpoints across the Teesta valley region.

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, tea estates and forest roads.

Experiences:

Day 4: Takdah Sightseeing

Explore Takdah’s heritage charm, scenic viewpoints and peaceful forest surroundings across this offbeat hill destination.

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: Rishikhola Sightseeing

Explore the peaceful natural beauty of Rishikhola, known for riverside landscapes, birdwatching and scenic Himalayan valleys.

Experiences:

• Rishikhola Riverside – peaceful riverbank landscapes
• Birdwatching – rich Himalayan birdlife
• Mountain & River Valley Views – panoramic scenery
• Riverside Camping & Bonfire – relaxing riverside experience
• Aritar Lake – scenic optional nearby excursion
• Village walks & photography spots – peaceful hill ambience

Day 6: Rishikhola to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport Departure

After your stay amidst the peaceful riverside valleys and Himalayan landscapes of Rishikhola, begin your return journey towards NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport.

Experiences:

• Scenic mountain and valley drive
• Riverside and forest landscapes
• Peaceful end to the journey