Teesta River
The Teesta River is said to be the lifeline of the Indian state of Sikkim,
flowing for almost the entire length of the state and carving out verdant
Himalayan temperate and tropical river valleys.
The River then forms the border between Sikkim and West Bengal before
joining the Brahmaputra as a tributary in Bangladesh. The total length of
the river is 309 kilometres (192 mi).
It drains an area of 12,540 square kilometres (4,840 sq mi). The river is
flanked by white sand which is used by the construction industry in the
region. Large boulders in and around the waters make it ideal for rafting
enthusiasts.
During the monsoons, Teesta river distends its banks; both in size and
turbulence. Landslides in this region often dam up parts of the river in
this season.
In fact, parts of Siliguri are located right along the banks of the Teesta
River.
Getting There
The
Bagdogra Airport (Airport Code:
IXB) is the nearest airport from Teesta River. As for transport options, you
can take a taxi, a shared jeep or a private car from
Bagdogra Airport to Siliguri
city center. Several taxis and shared jeeps operate on this route, and you
can find them at the airport taxi stand or other local taxi stands.
Alternatively, you can also pre-book a private taxi or hire a car from the
airport to Siliguri city center.
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