Book a Taxi from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Sittong

NJP to Sittong Car Rental Service

You may have heard about the beauty of Kurseong or Darjeeling. Maybe you have already been there. But have you heard about Sittong? A scenic Hamlet which is full of serenity and charm. It is just as beautiful as Darjeeling or Kurseong. It is a wonderland nestled in the lap of mountains just about 33 km distance from Darjeeling. The village is also known as Orange Village and this offbeat destination with its tea gardens, snow-covered peaks, and orange gardens will surely soothe your mind and give you a lifetime memory to cherish.

Now if you are planning to visit this astonishing hamlet but don’t know how to get there, we are here to help you out. You will be able to rent a car from Himalayan Wheels for your NJP to Sittong trip.

NJP to Sittong Taxi Fare

The taxi fare from NJP to Sittong usually starts from Rs. 3,680. It can go all the way up to Rs. 5000 depending upon the type of car you choose. The price mentioned here is tentative and is subject to change.

Rent a Taxi for Sittong Sightseeing

Sittong has many attractive places to offer to travellers and the other name of it is “The Orange Village”. You will be pleased to see many orange trees full of oranges during winter. A church, at first built with bamboo, now turned into a brick-and-mortar building, can fill your mind with happiness and peace. The beautiful view of the surrounding hills from there is worth mentioning.

Feel the presence of Buddha even in the monastery constructed with bamboo and mud. The scenic view of Kanchenjungha from this monastery is a bonus for tourists. Get to know more about Mangpoo, which is just 8km away from Sittong, and know why it was praised by our famous poet Rabindranath Tagore. Enjoy watching various birds and butterflies in Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. Get a chance to know more about the villagers, their lifestyle, and how they enjoy their life in a simple manner.

New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Sittong by Road

The distance between NJP and Sittong is just 31.7 km. There is no bus available from NJP to Sittong. Shared jeeps or taxis are also not available directly from NJP to Sittong. You have to take a shared jeep or taxi to Kurseong first after that, take a taxi to reach Sittong. This process is full of hassles and takes too much time. It is enough to kill your enjoyment of visiting Sittong.

New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Sittong by train

In Sittong, there is no railway station. NJP is the nearest railway station to Sittong. As a result, you can’t go there by train. It is quite problematic because many people usually prefer to travel by train instead of bus.

New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Sittong by Air

If you are planning to go to Sittong by aeroplane, you will be highly disappointed to know that it has no airport either. The nearest airport in the village is Bagdogra which is around 34 km away from Sittong. But if you are planning to visit Sittong by road, you can still opt for our car rental service as we also offer pre-booked cars from Bagdogra to Sittong.

In this situation, the best option is to take a reserved car. But again while you seek for reserved car, drivers can ask for a high fare and this could be quite tiresome to bargain with the drivers. As a result, to rescue you from this situation, we have opened a car rental service directly from NJP to Sittong. Just call us one day before your scheduled journey and we will pick you up and drop you to your desired destination.