Teesta Bazaar, Kalimpong

Teesta Bazaar is a town on the banks of the river Teesta. It is just a few kilometres from Kalimpong and makes for an ideal day trip. The town offers some great food, amazing photography prospects, clean air and cheap local shopping. The best things to buy at Teesta Bazaar are daggers, footwear and ethnic lanterns.

All the products sold here are of Chinese, Tibetan and Bhutanese influence. River rafting is a popular sport here, and the town is known for the point where the river Teesta flows into West Bengal. This border area is filled with excitement as Indian army troops are on constant patrol.