1–1.5 h₹1,800–2,500 a car
Reserved car
The road climbs from Kurseong over Dow Hill and the Bagora ridge, then drops through forest and villages into the Riyang valley. It is narrow in places. Ask the driver to stop at Chimney on the way.
Route · Kurseong & Mirik
Kurseong to Sittong
Kurseong to Sittong is about 25 km over the ridge via Bagora and down past Mahaldiram into the Riyang valley, 1–1.5 hours by car for ₹1,800–2,500. Local jeeps are few; most people hire a car or arrange a homestay pick-up.
Sittong25km
Climb1,482→1,200m
Departures · shared and reservedFares indicative · check on the day
| From | To | How | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURSEONG | SITTONG | Reserved car | 1–1.5 h | ₹1,800–2,500 A C |
| KURSEONG | SITTONG | Shared jeep | 1.5–2 h | ₹80–150 |
| KURSEONG | SITTONG | Homestay pick-up | 1–1.5 h | FIXED BY THE HOM |
From our route pages. Fares change with fuel prices, season and demand: check current status before you travel.
1.5–2 h₹80–150 a seat
Shared jeep
A few local jeeps link Kurseong with Sittong, usually leaving Sittong early in the morning and returning in the afternoon. Ask at the Kurseong stand or your homestay for the day's timings.
1–1.5 hFixed by the homestay
Homestay pick-up
Many Sittong homestays arrange a car from Kurseong at a set price. Ask when you book and confirm the fare in writing.
On the way
- Dow Hill
- Chimney
- Bagora
- Mahaldiram
Local tip: Combine the drive with a stop at the Chimney ruin and, in the monsoon, a detour to Namthing Pokhri.
Questions people ask
Good to know
How far is Sittong from Kurseong?
About 25 km by road via Bagora and Mahaldiram, which takes 1–1.5 hours by car. A reserved car costs roughly ₹1,800–2,500 one way. The road is narrow and winding, so travel in daylight.
Is there public transport from Kurseong to Sittong?
Only a few local shared jeeps, mostly timed for villagers going to Kurseong in the morning and back in the afternoon. For flexibility, hire a car or ask your Sittong homestay to arrange one.
Can I visit Sittong as a day trip from Kurseong?
Yes, by car. Leave Kurseong by 8 am, see the orchards and the church, have lunch at a homestay and return by 4 pm. A car for the day costs about ₹2,800–3,500. Staying a night is more relaxed.
Is the Kurseong–Sittong road safe in the monsoon?
It is usable but slow, with slippery stretches and occasional small landslides between June and September. Travel with a local driver, start early and check current status before you travel after heavy rain.