The Teesta River, also spelled Tista, is the lifeline of the Eastern Himalayas , flowing through the dramatic landscapes of Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh and ultimately joining the Brahmaputra River system. Teesta River originates in the Indian state of Sikkim, flows through West Bengal, and enters Bangladesh before merging with the Brahmaputra River. It plays a very important role in the livelihood and economy of both the countries in relation to irrigation, livelihoods and supply of drinking water. Among the other rivers of northern India, Teesta River is also called as younger daughter of Himalaya. The Teesta River originates from the Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 7,068 m, and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya. Teesta River is a 414 km (257 mi) long river that rises in the Pauhunri Mountain of eastern Himalayas, flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal and subsequently enters Bangladesh through Rangpur division.
