Sittong, Tinchuley & Darjeeling in 3 nights

Our full route with a night on the ridge in between. The one we'd book for ourselves.

3 nights, 4 days Pickup at NJP or Bagdogra Private, your group only Written quote, no payment now
Terraced tea gardens on the Darjeeling hillsides
Darjeeling tea estates. Terraced tea gardens on the Darjeeling hillsides
Ripe oranges on the trees in an orchard at Sittong
Orange orchard, Sittong. Ripe oranges on the trees in an orchard at Sittong
The Ahaldara viewpoint above Sittong looking over the Teesta valley
Ahaldara viewpoint, Sittong. The Ahaldara viewpoint above Sittong looking over the Teesta valley
Prayer flags and pines at Lamahatta eco-park
Lamahatta. Prayer flags and pines at Lamahatta eco-park
The Gorkha war memorial at Batasia Loop with Kanchenjunga on the horizon
Batasia Loop, Darjeeling. The Gorkha war memorial at Batasia Loop with Kanchenjunga on the horizon

Trip run by Conecting

2 to 6 people per vehicle. Private SUV (Innova / Ertiga class), named driver. Breakfast and dinner at both homestays; Darjeeling breakfast included.

  • Driver meets you at NJP or BagdograWith a name board. Same driver for the whole trip.
  • Homestays we've slept in ourselvesFamily-run places in Sittong and Tinchuley, a quiet guest house near the Mall.
  • Nothing to pay on the roadFuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance are in the price.

Overview

Three different nights: a river-valley homestay in Sittong, a ridge-top homestay in Tinchuley with Lamahatta on the way, and Darjeeling to finish. Nothing is rushed and the drives stay short.

What's included

  • Private vehicle from NJP/Bagdogra to NJP/Bagdogra, all transfers and sightseeing on the itinerary
  • 3 nights' accommodation as listed
  • Breakfast and dinner at the Sittong and Tinchuley homestays, breakfast in Darjeeling
  • Driver's allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
  • One WhatsApp contact for the whole trip, 9 am to 9 pm
  • Train or flight tickets to NJP/Bagdogra
  • Entry fees at parks and viewpoints — small, paid on the spot
  • Lunches and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses, tips

Itinerary

Start at NJP or Bagdogra, end at NJP or Bagdogra. Drives stay under three hours.

  1. NJP to Sittong

    Pickup with a name board, a tea stop at Kalijhora, and into the valley by lunchtime. The afternoon is for the river and the orchards, and the evening for a homestay dinner you'll still be talking about.

    • Kalijhora tea stop
    • Riyang river
    • Orange orchards
    Stay: Family homestay, Sittong Meals: Dinner at homestay

  2. Up to Tinchuley, with Lamahatta on the way

    A short climb out of the valley. Stop at Lamahatta's pine grove and lake first, then on to Tinchuley for lunch. The afternoon is a walk through the tea garden and the village; sunset from the ridge if the sky is clear.

    • Lamahatta eco-park
    • Tinchuley viewpoint
    • Tea garden walk
    Stay: Ridge homestay, Tinchuley Meals: Breakfast and dinner at homestays

  3. Tinchuley to Darjeeling

    An unhurried morning, then the drive to Darjeeling by midday. Spend the afternoon on the Mall, the Peace Pagoda or the zoo and mountaineering institute, your pick. We'll tell you the honest weather for tomorrow's sunrise.

    • Peace Pagoda
    • Darjeeling Mall
    • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (optional)
    Stay: Guest house near the Mall, Darjeeling Meals: Breakfast at homestay; lunch and dinner own cost

  4. Tiger Hill, then down through Kurseong

    Early sunrise run to Tiger Hill and Batasia Loop, breakfast in town, then the Hill Cart Road down to Kurseong for a tea-estate stop and momos. Drop at NJP or Bagdogra by around 3 pm.

    • Tiger Hill
    • Batasia Loop
    • Kurseong tea estate stop
    • NJP / Bagdogra drop
    Meals: Breakfast included

Meeting and pickup

NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport

We pick you up from NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport with a name board, any arrival time from 6 am. Tell us your train or flight and we're there.

What to expect

  • Private trip: only your group in the vehicle, no sharing
  • Hill roads: no single drive is longer than about three hours
  • Suitable for most travellers; tell us about older parents or young kids and we adjust the stays
  • Tiger Hill is weather-dependent; we'll tell you the honest forecast the night before
  • Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals available at all stays

Where you'll sleep on this trip

Family-run places we've stayed in ourselves. Area photos for now.

Houses and terraces on the hillside at Upper Sittong

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Sittong

Orchard on one side, river on the other. Home-cooked dinners with the family.

Family-run Hot water Veg & non-veg
Terraced tea gardens on the Darjeeling hillsides

[Homestay name]

Tinchuley

Rooms open onto the ridge. Tea garden below, pines behind, sunrise from the bed.

Ridge view Balcony rooms Home-cooked
Panorama of Darjeeling on its ridge

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Darjeeling

A five-minute walk from the Mall, on a quiet lane. Clean rooms, good breakfast, no stairs surprise.

Near the Mall Breakfast included Lift access

Cancellation policy

A part advance holds your dates. The cancellation terms, including what is refundable and by when, are written on your quote before you pay. Read the full terms.

Questions about this trip

Yes. A fourth night in Kalimpong or a Dooars extension both work well from this route. Ask on the form and we'll send options with prices.

There are a few steps and the village is on a slope. Tell us who's travelling and we'll pick the property with the easiest access.

Your private vehicle from NJP or Bagdogra and back, every transfer and sightseeing drive on the itinerary, the nights' stay at the homestays and guest house listed for your package, and the meals listed for each package. Fuel, tolls, parking and the driver's allowance are ours. Train and flight tickets, small entry fees and lunches are not included, and we say so on the quote.

Yes. The two packages are starting points. Add a night, swap Darjeeling for a second hill village, or extend to Kalimpong or the Dooars. Tell us on the form and you'll get a revised quote in the same conversation.

You confirm on WhatsApp, we send a written quote with every inclusion, and you pay a part advance by UPI or bank transfer to hold the stays and vehicle. The balance is due before pickup. There is nothing to pay on the road except your own lunches and entry fees.

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