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 Sikkim at an elevation of 1,700 metres (5,500 ft).[3] The river runs less than 10 kilometres (6 mi) from central Kalimpong, separated by Deolo Hill.[2][4] It flows into the Teesta River about 17 kilometres (11 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. 1 2 Desai, Kiran (2006). The Inheritance of Loss (reprint ed.). Grove Press. p. 157, 288. ISBN 0802142818. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "About Relli River Information-Kalimpong". West Bengal. Hop Around India online. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
  3. ↑ A. B. Willoughby; John R. Walter; F. A. Fowlie (1973). "The Orchid digest" 37. Orchid Digest Corporation: 42. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
  4. ↑ India Handbook. Footprint handbooks. Trade & Travel Publications. 2000. p. 618. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  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 2012-11-06.
  6. ↑ The Rough Guide to India. Rough Guides (8 ed.). Penguin. 2011. p. 790. ISBN 1405385839. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  7. 1 2 "Relli River". Kalimponglive online. 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
  8. ↑ Bindloss, Joe (2009). Lonely Planet Northeast India. Regional Guide Series (2d ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 168. ISBN 174179319X. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  9. ↑ Hilker, Deb Shova Kansakar (2005). Syamukapu: The Lhasa Newars of Kalimpong and Kathmandu. Vajra Publications. ISBN 99946-644-6-8. Retrieved 2011-08-12.


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