Teesta Bazaar

Teesta Bazaar is a small town located 4km 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 3km ahead of the bridge.GeographyTeesta Bazaar is located at. Teesta Bazaar is situated at an elevation of 90m 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 DarjeelingWhile 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.