Triveni - Confluence of river Teesta and Rangeet

The view of the river Great Rangeet meeting Teesta is an awesome treat for the nature lovers. And any such reward doesn't come easy. You will need to travel a bit from Darjeeling to experience this confluence. The river Rangeet with its deep green and crystal clear water gushes in and meets the forceful mountain stream Teesta at a point called Triveni.

The confluence takes place at a relatively flat terrain, and is surrounded by mountains in all sides. The long valley at the base of the mountains is spectacular.

Teesta originates from a lake known as Tso Lhamo lake (also called Cholamu) in north Sikkim at an altitude of 17,500 ft (i.e. 5,330m). Upstream, it is joined by several other mountain rivers. As it flows down north to south, it divides Sikkim and West Bengal until it reaches the Teesta Bazar. It has an emerald green color and the water moves downstream with mighty force.

Rangeet (also known as the Great Rangeet) originates from a glacier of Mount Kabru at the lower Kanchenjunga region. On its way down, river Ramman which originates from the Singalila region of Darjeeling district joins the Rangeet. Further down and a short distance away, another stream called the Little Rangeet which too originates from the Singalila region, joins the Great Rangeet. And some nine miles from here, Rangeet meets with river Teesta forming a huge torrent.

The confluence of Rangeet and Teesta takes place before the Teesta bridge as you approach from Darjeeling. The Bridge connects the lower plains with Kalimpong & Darjeeling. In the picture below, Rangeet is the stream which is coming straight down and meeting Teesta which is flowing horizontally.

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