Here is a crisp, scannable 3 Nights / 4 Days Darjeeling & Sitong (Sittong) tour itinerary, starting and ending at NJP. This covers the famous orange orchards, peaceful pine valleys, and classic Himalayan landmarks.
​🗓️ Short Itinerary

Day 1: NJP to Sitong (The Orange Village)
​Drive: 2.5 to 3 hours.
​Sightseeing: Ahaldara Viewpoint (360-degree view of Kanchenjunga & Teesta River), Namthing Pokhari (lake), and Riyang River.
​Stay: Sitong Homestay.

​Day 2: Sitong to Darjeeling (via Kurseong)
​Drive: 3 hours.
​Sightseeing En Route: Margaret's Hope Tea Garden, Eagle's Crag viewpoint in Kurseong, and the misty pine forests of Jorebungalow.
​Stay: Darjeeling Hotel.

​Day 3: Full Day Darjeeling Sightseeing
​Early Morning (4:00 AM): Tiger Hill Sunrise, Ghoom Monastery, and Batasia Loop (Toy Train track).
​Afternoon Mixed Points: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Padmaja Naidu Zoo, Ropeway, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and Peace Pagoda.
​Evening: Free time to stroll and shop at Darjeeling Mall Market (The Mall).
​Stay: Darjeeling Hotel.

​Day 4: Darjeeling to NJP Drop (via Mirik)
​Drive: 4 hours total.
​Sightseeing: Sumendu Lake in Mirik (boating & horse riding), and a quick stop at the Indo-Nepal Border (Simana Viewpoint).
​Drop: Drop at NJP Station in the evening.

​📌 Tour Notes
​Best Season: October to December (for ripe oranges in Sitong) and March to May (for clear skies).
​Documents: No special permits are required for this route, making it hassle-free.