Balasun rises from the
Jorebunglow below Tiger Hill, Sukhia (about 18 km from Darjeeling town) and flows towards the south east into the plains of North Bengal, where it joins the
Mahananda River. The Balsun passes between the valley of
Pokhriabong, Dhotreia T. E, Cedars T.E, Nagari Fram T. E, Moonda Kotee T. E (8 km below Sonada Town),
Balasun T. E., Ambootia T. E. Above the river Balasun ginger, cardamom, oranges and other regional crops are cultivated. == History ==