Fondly known as ‘Queen of Hills’, Darjeeling is not only known for its scenic beauty and wonderful weather, but also as a destination that offers opportunities to indulge in thrilling adventures. River rafting in Darjeeling in the challenging waters of River Teesta and Rangeet is a popular activity amid tourists.
While the originating point of River Teesta is from Lake Lhamo Tso in North Sikkim, at an altitude of 5330 m, River Rangeet emerges from a glacier in Mount Kabru, in the lower Kanchenjunga region. The confluence of these two is known as ‘Triveni’, and it is the point from where rafting starts in Teesta in Darjeeling.
A delta gets formed in the corner of the meeting point, due to sand, and this also becomes an ideal site for rafters to enjoy camping in Darjeeling too. Rafting and camping is a popular combination of adventure activities in Darjeeling so that they can combine wonderful views with thrilling action.
While rafting down on the waters of Teesta, savor the views of thick jungles, dense vegetation, colorful birds, cultivated famrlands, mystical mountains, and tiny hamlets, clubbed with the excitement of tackling the gushes of the waters.
Teeta has a number of rapids and due to the variation in the intensity of flow, the grades in the river are ranked from 2 to 4. On the other hand, the waters of Rangeet are more turbulent and challenging. If you are a beginner or a tourist, it is ideal you opt for rafting in Teesta River. The service provider give you all the equipment and the necessary instructions. If you want, you are also assisted by local experts.
