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Chel Khola

Kalimpong, West Bengal

10/3/2025

Chel Khola:

It is a river, which originates in the Sakam Reserve Forest and flows through Ambiok, Gorubathan, Odlabari, Rajadanga & other places. It merges with the Neora River, forming the Dharala River, which eventually joins with the Teesta River.

Gorubathan:

It is a village of Kalimpong Sadar subdivision of Kalimpong district of West Bengal, India. It is said that this place was once ruled by the Lepcha kings.

Odlabari:

It is a town in Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India. It is situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, surrounded by tea gardens & forests.

Lepcha Tribe:

They are indigenous people, composed of the Renjóngmú of Sikkim, the Dámsángmú of Kalimpong, Kurseong & Mirik, the ʔilámmú of Ilam district of Nepal and Promú of Samtse and Chukha in southwestern Bhutan.

Sakam Reserve Forest:

It is a forest, which is located in the Kalimpong Forest Division, from where Chel Khola originates.

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