Triveni Camping is one of the most relishing outdoor activities one can try. It is a confluence point of two rivers where River Rangeet with its deep green and crystal clear water, meets with the raging mountain RiverTeesta.
Triveni camping ground, surrounded by mountains on all sides and lush greenery, is a site you will certainly love. If you have already enjoyed camping in the mountain, forest, or plateau, but may never have camped riverside, camping at Triveni will offer a whole new experience.
Teesta a magnificent river originates from a lake named TsoLhamo in North Sikkim at an altitude of 5330 meters above sea level. After meeting with several other rivers while flowing downwards from North to South, it divides Sikkim and West Bengal until it reaches Teesta Baazar.
Rangeet on the other hand is a shimmering river that emerges from Mount Kabru glacier. While flowing downwards, Rangeet meets with River Ramman and Little Rangeet both of which have originated from the Singalila region.
Triveni Camping Location
Triveni, the confluence spot of River Teesta and Rangeet, is located after Teesta Bridge as you travel from Siliguri. This particular bridge connects Kalimpong and Darjeeling with the plains of Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, and the rest of West Bengal. At Triveni, you will get a magnificent view of the two distinct colors of the two rivers.
The bewitching beauty of this place creates a fascinating spell on the minds of the travellers which leaves them astonished by the banks. In short, Triveni with its lush green forest of Kalimpong Hills, a long valley and a serene bank lets you enjoy lots of fun activities.
From Teesta Bridge which is just a little distance away, there is a path surrounded by the luxuriant forest that leads you towards the Triveni confluence point. You will come across Bijanbari Valley particularly around little Rangeet just before the confluence. Bijanbari Valley's variety of flora and fauna will surely amaze every kind of traveller. Moreover, the shimmering blue-coloured water of River Rangeet houses a plethora of trout fishes.
In this valley, you will also get to see, apple, orange, and plum orchards in abundance. The valley is also known for growing many vegetables such as paddy, potatoes, cabbage, squash, beans, tomatoes, and more.
The bed of pebbles with different colours and hues from Singla Bazar towards river Rangeet is a quite popular picnic spot among the locals as well as the tourists coming from Siliguri, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kolkata, and the rest of West Bengal.
Activities to Do at Triveni
There are several activities one can do at the confluence of River Teesta and Rangeet. Away from the bustling crowd of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, this place offers calm and composed weather making it one of the finest tourist attractions for those who seek a tranquil place to meditate and also to refresh their distressed soul. You can enjoy camping and bonfires at the riverbed of Triveni with your friends and family.
River rafting is one of the finest activities to do here. After the confluence, the turbulent water of Rangeet becomes calm. Hence, you can go on a river rafting through the milder currents. You will experience the throttle against the milder tide while looking at the enclosing luxuriant forest and the daunting hills. Those who are into photography can capture some stunning shots of the surrounding mountains, flowing rivers, activities of the other visitors as well as the splendid Himalayan birds.
One can get a breathtaking view of Triveni Confluence from a high-altitude site like Lovers Meet Viewpoint. It is located on the Peshok Road. Also known as Peshok Viewpoint, overlooking the river Teesta and Rangeet, it is an ideal place to relish a grand vista of the confluence along with the panoramic view of the hills and have some tasty snacks.
How to Reach Triveni Camping Site
By Air: Bagdogra is its nearest airport at a distance of just around 66 km. It takes not more than 2 hours to reach the camping site by road from this airport.
By Train: Several trains run from most of the major railway stations to NJP, its nearest railhead. From here, you can opt for a rented car. The distance from NJP to Triveni is 60 km.
By Road: This spot is quite near to most of the major cities such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri, etc. The distance from Darjeeling to Triveni is just 35 km. whereas from Kalimpong the distance to the Triveni camping site is around 20km.