The orange village of the Kurseong hills — orchards, birds and a lower, warmer ridge
Sittong is a cluster of villages in the Kurseong subdivision, lower than Darjeeling town. It is known for orange orchards, cinchona plantations and forest that holds good birdlife. Homestays look across terraces toward the greater range on a clear day.
November to February is orange season, when the trees carry fruit and the weather is dry and cool. The rest of the dry months work for walking and birding. Sittong is often paired with Kurseong or used as a two-night village stay instead of another night on Mall Road.
Fruit on the trees and the busiest village weeks.
Birdsong and open walking weather.
Clear approaches after the monsoon.
Green terraces and frequent rain.
Share your month. November to February is when the orchards are at their best.
