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Rivers in Siliguri, West Bengal, India

Teesta and Mahananda are the two primary rivers of Siliguri. People of this region share emotional bond with these two rivers. These rivers have found a place in several compositions which prove that man and nature cannot live without each other.These rivers are the lifelines of the people of this region. There are other tiny river systems such as the Panchanadi and Balasun.

Mahananda River
The graceful Mahananda river originates in in Chimli, Kurseong in Darjeeling District. It comprises of three tributaries such as Trinai, Ranochondi and the pair of Chokor and Dauk taken as single tributary. Siliguri and Malda are two most significant settlement placed alongside the Mahananda river. It flows through North Bengal, Bihar before finally entering Bangladesh.

Teesta River
The Teesta River is one of the major rivers of North Bengal. It is a rain and snow fed river, famous for river rafting. Ferocious, adorable and admired, river Teesta has a strong emotional bond with the inhabitants of this region for its mysterious aura and power. This powerful rivers forms the boundary between Sikkim and West Bengal.