River Rafting in Darjeeling

Darjeeling is usually famous as a hill station and for producing the best smelling tea in the world. But now-a-days the popularity is getting higher because of several opportunities for water sports like white water river rafting. The rapid rivers like Teesta and Rangeet flow downwards with force and thus create foaming white water. That kind of rush in water is perfect for river rafting. Both the beginners and seasoned rafters come to Darjeeling to have awesome moments while participating in a white water rafting in Darjeeling. If you are making plan for adventurous tours in the North-east India, do not forget to add Darjeeling river rafting in the schedule. The confluence of Teesta and Rangeet, called as Triveni, forms a delta in the corner which is a suitable campsite for rafting launch.

Rafting in Darjeeling - Place, Time & Courses

Although Triveni is a place where the rafting program occurs, the most favorite area for river rafting in Teesta is Melli. Teesta Bazar is a favorite spot for tourists to ride a raft in white water of Darjeeling. Different courses for river rafting are available at Darjeeling for participants depending on their ability in swimming. Non-swimmers can attend the courses either from Melli to 29th Mile, for the duration of 1.5 hours or from Melli to Kalijhora, for 3 hours. Only swimmers can participate in the courses from Tarkhola to Melli for 2 hours and Tarkhola to 29th Mile for 3 hours. While you are planning for rafting white water in Darjeeling, you should avoid the time of July to September as Teesta takes a ferocious form during monsoon, otherwise the rest of the year, especially from December to June, is appropriate for having a raft ride in the rivers of Darjeeling.