Relli River

The Relli River is a small Himalayan river in the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal, flowing near Kalimpong.[1][2] The source of the Relli lies in between the Alagara - Lava forest range at an elevation of 2,400 metres (8,000 ft) known as Tiffin Dara and ends at 800 ft, confluence with the Teesta .[3] The river runs less than 10 kilometres (6 mi) from central Kalimpong, separated by Deolo Hill.[2][4] The main tributary are Khani River and Pala River and flows into the Teesta River about 32 kilometres (20 mi) to the south of central Kalimpong.[2]

The northerly slopes along the Relli in Upper Echhay Sherpagaon, in Sikkim, are home to a cluster of some 50 Sherpa households.[5] The village of Relli is located on its banks downriver from Kalimpong, connected to the city by road and trails.[6]

Tourism

Rinchingpong, a tourist area situated in the northern part of Kalimpong, overlooks the Relli. The Relli is a popular weekend destination among Kalimpong locals for attractions including local cuisine, picnicking spots, boating, and recreational fishing. A Wayside Inn managed by the West Bengal Tourism Department is located nearby.[1][2][7]

A fair is held annually at the Relli on the Makar Sankranti holiday (January 14).[7]

Historical sites

Gompas, or monasteries, lie near the river, with an overlook at Jelep La Viewpoint.[8]

Bhutan House, in West Bengal, also overlooks the Relli River below a deep valley.[9]

References
  1. Desai, Kiran (2006). The Inheritance of Loss (reprint ed.). Grove Press. pp. 157, 288. ISBN 0802142818. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  2. "About Relli River Information-Kalimpong". West Bengal. Hop Around India online. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  3. A. B. Willoughby; John R. Walter; F. A. Fowlie (1973). "Rediscovering Cymbidium macrorhizon Lindl. in the Teesta Valley". The Orchid digest. Orchid Digest Corporation. 37: 42. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  4. India Handbook. Footprint handbooks. Trade & Travel Publications. 2000. p. 618. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  5. Amitabha Basu; K. C. Malhotra, eds. (1984). Proceedings of the Indian Statistical Institute Golden Jubilee International Conference on Human Genetics and Adaptation: Human genetics. 1. Indian Statistical Institute. p. 309. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  6. The Rough Guide to India. Rough Guides (8 ed.). Penguin. 2011. p. 790. ISBN 1405385839. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  7. "Relli River". Kalimponglive online. 15 May 2011. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  8. Bindloss, Joe (2009). Lonely Planet Northeast India. Regional Guide Series (2d ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 168. ISBN 174179319X. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  9. Hilker, Deb Shova Kansakar (2005). Syamukapu: The Lhasa Newars of Kalimpong and Kathmandu. Vajra Publications. ISBN 99946-644-6-8. Retrieved 12 August 2011.

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