Things to do in Sittong, West Bengal
Sittong is a village in the Kurseong CD block in the Kurseong subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
30 places to visit in and around Sittong, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the foothills of the Himalayas, between the Teesta and Mahananda rivers.
- 2Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1915 in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal, India.
- 3Bhutan House
Bhutan House is an estate located in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, owned by the Dorji family of Bhutan.
- 4Rabindra Museum
The Rabindra Museum is a museum located in Mungpoo, near Kalimpong, in the state of West Bengal, India. Poet Rabindranath Tagore stayed in this house in 1938 and 1939, at the invitation of poet and novelist Maitreyi Devi, the wife of quinologist dr.
- 5Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary
Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Darjeeling District, West Bengal. Situated at an elevation of about 2 km, it is the habitat of some high-altitude animals like Himalayan Salamander, locally known as 'Gora'.
- 6Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
- 7Kitam Bird Sanctuary
Kitam Bird Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located about 19 km Namchi in the Namchi district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It was declared as a protected area on 3 February 2005.
- 8Ghum Monastery
Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
- 9Sachoeling Monastery
- 10Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling
- 11Mahakal temple
- 12Zang Dhok Palri Phodang
Zangdok Palri Monastery or Zang Dhok Palri Phodang is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma school, located at Kalimpong in West Bengal, India.
- 13Observatory Hill, Darjeeling
- 14Bhutia Busty Monastery
- 15Bengal Natural History Museum
The Bengal Natural History Museum is a museum in Darjeeling, West Bengal, that exhibits a vast range of natural artifacts and fossils.
- 16Senchal Lake
Senchal lake, located 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling, is the main reservoir of potable water for the town of Darjeeling, India. The water body is actually a twin lake: North Senchal lake, built in 1910 and South Senchal lake, built in 1932.
- 17Mirik Lake
- 18Teesta Low Dam - III Hydropower Plant
- 19St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling
- 20Margaret's Hope Tea Estate
- 21Jungpana Tea Estate
- 22Tharpa Choling Monastery
- 23Teesta Low Dam - IV Hydropower Plant
- 24Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery
Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery is a gompa in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The monastery is also known as "Aloobari" monastery after the locality it is located in.
- 25Dhirdham Temple
- 26Goomtee Tea Estate
- 27Castleton Tea Estate
- 28Ging Gompa
- 29Pokhriabong Lepcha Monastery
- 30Makaibari Tea Estate
Best time to visit Sittong
Best weather: Oct–May.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 11°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 14°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 18°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 21°C | 78 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 22°C | 167 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 23°C | 270 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 23°C | 446 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 23°C | 341 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 22°C | 264 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 19°C | 84 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 16°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 13°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Sittong
- Nearest railway station: Tung (TUNG), 7 km away.
- Nearest airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 29 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Sittong costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sittong is not included.
Compare Sittong with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sittong | – | Oct–May | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mungpoo | 3 km | Oct–May | 28 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Cart Road | 6 km | – | 21 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sonada | 10 km | – | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kurseong | 11 km | Feb–May, Oct–Dec | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Sittong; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Sittong?
The best known are Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan House, Rabindra Museum, Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary.
When is the best time to visit Sittong?
Best weather: Oct–May.
How do I reach Sittong?
Nearest railway station: Tung (TUNG), 7 km away. Nearest airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 29 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Sittong cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sittong is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.