Water Rafting

River rafting in Darjeeling offers an exhilarating adventure, especially in the challenging waters of the Teesta and Rangeet rivers. The Teesta River, originating from Lake Lhamo Tso in North Sikkim, and the Rangeet River, which starts from a glacier on Mount Kabru, converge at Triveni, marking the starting point for rafting. The combination of rafting with camping in the scenic locales around the confluence is popular, allowing adventurers to enjoy both thrilling rapids and the surrounding natural beauty, including lush jungles, farmlands, and towering mountains.

Rafting on the Teesta offers a range of rapids, from grades 2 to 4, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters. For those unfamiliar with swimming, a gentler route from Melli to Kalijhora is recommended. The rafting courses, such as Tarkhola to Melli (2 hours) or Bordang to 29th Mile (4.5 hours), provide different levels of intensity depending on your experience. The best time for rafting is during the months of January to June and October to December, as these months avoid the monsoon’s heavy rains and the extreme cold of winter.