Teesta Bazaar

Teesta Bazaar
Town
Teesta Bazaar Location in West Bengal, India
Coordinates: 27°04′N 88°26′E / 27.06°N 88.43°E / 27.06; 88.43Coordinates: 27°04′N 88°26′E / 27.06°N 88.43°E / 27.06; 88.43
Country	India
State	West Bengal
District	Darjeeling
Languages
• Official	Bengali, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)

Teesta Bazaar is a small town located 4 km (2.5 mi) downstream from the town of Melli on the right bank of Teesta River in Darjeeling district of the state of West Bengal, India. It is a road junction on Siliguri-Gangtok National Highway NH31A and the roads from Darjeeling and Kalimpong join NH31A near here. The national highway NH31 crosses Teesta River here. Darjeeling is on the west of the river and Kalimpong is on the east of the river. Leaving NH31A and continuing upriver on the right bank from Siliguri on a narrower road, the smaller road leads to Darjeeling towards the west. Continuing on NH31A on the left bank of the river after crossing the bridge, the road towards Kalimpong takes off at a junction 3 km (1.9 mi) ahead of the bridge.

Geography

Teesta Bazaar is located at 27°04′N 88°26′E / 27.06°N 88.43°E / 27.06; 88.43.^[1] Teesta Bazaar is situated at an elevation of 90 m (300 ft) above mean sea level. River rafting can be undertaken at this point. It is also at the point where the Teesta river flows into West Bengal. Most of the area around Teesta is patrolled by the Indian Army as it comes under a sensitive border area.

Road to Darjeeling

While coming from Siliguri on NH31A, the national highway NH31 is on the right bank of the river. It crosses the river and goes to the left bank. For going to Darjeeling, do not cross the Teesta Bridge and continue on the same side of the river on a narrower road just before the bridge. The other road will lead to Darjeeling after passing through Teesta Bazar.

Conversely, the road from Darjeeling joins NH31A near Teesta Bridge after Teesta Bazar while coming from Darjeeling.

Road to Kalimpong

While coming from Siliguri on NH31A, the national highway NH31 is on the right bank of the river. It crosses the river and goes to the left bank. The road to Kalimpong takes off towards the right side 3 km (1.9 mi) after the bridge.

Places to Stay

1. The Elgin Silver Oaks, Kalimpong (The Elgin Hotel) is near to Teesta Bazaar and a heritage place to live in.

2. Summit Barsana Resort & Spa

3. Holumba Haven

4.Hill Top Tourist Lodge

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