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The '''Relli,''' a tributary of [[Teesta River]], is a small [[Himalaya]]n river in the [[Indian state]]s of [[Sikkim]] and [[West Bengal]], flowing near [[Kalimpong]].<ref name=Desai>{{cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780802142818 |url-access=registration |title=The Inheritance of Loss |first=Kiran |last=Desai |edition=reprint |publisher=Grove Press |year=2006 |isbn=0802142818 |pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780802142818/page/157 157], 288 |access-date=2012-10-30}}</ref><ref name=HAI>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoparoundindia.com/west-bengal/kalimpong-attractions/relli-river.aspx |title=About Relli River Information-Kalimpong |publisher=Hop Around India online |work=West Bengal |access-date=2012-11-06}}</ref> The source of the Relli lies in between the Alagara - Lava forest range at an elevation of {{convert|8000|ft|m|disp=flip}} known as Tiffin Dara and ends at 800&nbsp;ft, confluence with the Teesta .<ref>{{cite journal |journal=The Orchid Digest |title=Rediscovering Cymbidium macrorhizon Lindl. in the Teesta Valley |volume=37 |page=42 |author1=A. B. Willoughby |author2=John R. Walter |author3=F. A. Fowlie |publisher=Orchid Digest Corporation |year=1973 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=e69LAQAAIAAJ |access-date=2012-11-06}}</ref> The river runs less than {{convert|10|km|mi|0}} from central Kalimpong, separated by [[Deolo Hill]].<ref name=HAI/><ref>{{cite book|title=India Handbook |series=Footprint handbooks |publisher=Trade & Travel Publications |year=2000 |page=618 |isbn=9780844248417 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-RowAQAAIAAJ |access-date=2012-10-30}}</ref> Fed by its main tributaries, [[Khani River]] and [[Pala River]], the Relli flows into the [[Teesta River]] about {{convert|32|km|mi}} south of central [[Kalimpong]].<ref name=HAI/><br />
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The northerly slopes along the Relli in Upper Echhay Sherpagaon, in Sikkim, are home to a cluster of some 50 [[Sherpa people|Sherpa]] households.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fOfaAAAAMAAJ |title=Proceedings of the Indian Statistical Institute Golden Jubilee International Conference on Human Genetics and Adaptation: Human genetics |volume=1 |editor1=Amitabha Basu |editor2=K. C. Malhotra |publisher=Indian Statistical Institute |year=1984 |page=309 |access-date=2012-11-06}}</ref> The village of [[Relli, Sikkim|Relli]] is located on its banks downriver from Kalimpong, connected to the city by road and trails.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Rough Guide to India |series=Rough Guides |edition=8 |publisher=Penguin |year=2011 |isbn=978-1405385831 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=A32I8DTLoFMC |page=790 |access-date=2012-10-30}}</ref><br />
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==Tourism==<br />
[[Rinchingpong]], a [[tourism in India|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.<ref name=Desai/><ref name=HAI/><ref name=KL>{{cite web |url=http://www.kalimponglive.com/popups/relli-river.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126235054/http://www.kalimponglive.com/popups/relli-river.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-26 |title=Relli River |publisher=Kalimponglive online |date=2011-05-15 |access-date=2012-11-06 }}</ref><br />
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A fair is held annually at the Relli on the [[Makar Sankranti]] holiday (January 14).<ref name=KL/><br />
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==Historical sites==<br />
[[Gompa]]s, or [[Buddhist monastery|monasteries]], lie near the river, with an overlook at [[Jelep La]] Viewpoint.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D_bYWjJOe9cC |page=168 |title=Lonely Planet Northeast India |series=Regional Guide Series |publisher=Lonely Planet |first=Joe |last=Bindloss |edition=2d |year=2009 |isbn=978-1741793192 |access-date=2012-10-30}}</ref><br />
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[[Bhutan House]], in West Bengal, also overlooks the Relli River below a deep valley.<ref name=Syamukapu>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hbgVAQAAMAAJ |title=Syamukapu: The Lhasa Newars of Kalimpong and Kathmandu |first=Deb Shova Kansakar |last=Hilker |publisher=Vajra Publications |year=2005 |isbn=99946-644-6-8 |access-date=2011-08-12}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Rivers of Sikkim]]<br />
[[Category:Rivers of West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Tributaries of the Teesta River]]<br />
[[Category:Rivers of Kalimpong district]]</div>Veirdo