West Bengal Tourism: Sittong Homestay – Kamala village is a perfect place to spend a holiday in the lap of tranquil nature

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 Published on: June 27, 2022 @ 17:51
Reporter: Aniruddha Pal

SPT News: Do you want to go out with your family, looking for a secluded place? Then contact the West Bengal Tourism Department now without delay. And plan a vacation at Sittong Homestay. Here is an inexhaustible source of peace in the hilly river valley near Darjeeling. To get rid of the daily hustle and bustle, Sittong Homestay-Kamala village is a perfect place to spend a holiday in the lap of tranquil nature.

Where is Sitting located

Sittong is a village in the Riang River Valley. Mongpu is 6 km and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is 20 km and Darjeeling is 43 km from Sittong. Due to the serene nature and proximity to the orange groves, people prefer to stay here rather than Darjeeling. Sittong is a very popular tourist destination, it is called Kamala Village because Kamala are grown here. Especially towards the end of winter / beginning of summer, it has become a great tourist destination.

What a place to sittong

Sometimes when we miss the purity of life, we prefer to go to places where the natural beauty is still unfamiliar to most people. Sittong or ‘Kamala Village’ is definitely one of them. It is a bunch of small villages in the Kurseong section of the Himalayas and is blessed by nature with lush greenery, orchids, waterfalls, a variety of fruits and birds. What more could anyone ask when you can enjoy the glorious view of Kanchenjunga between the chirping birds and the lungs full of fresh air. Stay in this beautiful homestay in Sittong which offers not only modern amenities but also organic food and homely hospitality. It is definitely one of the most popular budget weekend destinations in the hills of North Bengal.

Sitting has multiple accommodations. The well-maintained washroom in the seating homestay with modern facilities including wooden interiors, wardrobes, carpeted floors, hot and cold running water gives you the experience of staying comfortable for a lifetime. Delicious food is made from fresh sources brought from vegetables and poultry farms.

Outdoor activity near seating

Orange – The real beauty of Sittong is when the oranges are cultivated during the winter months. You can go and witness the hardworking and always smiling locals involved in orange production.

Trekking – If you like adventure, go trekking in the untouched natural areas between mountains and forests.

Yaksha – This is a community-based home tourism site where you can get a sense of community life.

Birds and Butterflies – Sittong has a low number of tourists and therefore develops indomitable natural wildlife. You can see different birds and butterflies here.

Campfire – Relax and relax in the evening at the campfire at this homestay with people close to you.

Whatever you see near the seating

Namthing Lake – Nature has done its best to decorate this natural lake with green trees all around. You can also see a rare species of salamander found here.

Steel Bridge Joraghat – a point of natural beauty where the bridge connects Sittong and Mungpu – in the village where Rabindranath Tagore lived.

Latpancher – If you are a wildlife enthusiast, this place is a must visit for you as part of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. It is located at an altitude of 5,000 feet and is home to a wide variety of animals and birds.

Sittong is the best time to travel

Orange flowers bloom and are harvested from November to January. This makes it the best time to visit. However, make sure you have warm clothes as it gets very cold here during these months. Apart from that this place is always a great place for weekend or holiday planning with Kanchanjunga and old environment and pleasant weather all year round.

How to reach

By Train: Main Station – Siliguri 48 km and NJP Seating 52 km. Cabs have to be booked from the station. It takes about 2 hours for the cabs to reach depending on the road conditions

By Flight: Bagdogra Airport is located about 56 kilometers from the city. It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach depending on the road conditions.

Published on: June 27, 2022 @ 17:51

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