Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer
Overview
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1 hour
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White Water Rafting in the crystal clear blue water of river Teesta offers you a thrilling adventure while you traverse the majestic landscapes of the Himalayan foothills. The River Teesta and its tributary Rangit thunder down the mountains of Darjeeling and create foaming white water and stretches with varying rapids that are excellent for rafting. Teesta River has been ranked at Grade 4 on the international scale. Teesta has a series of rapids with intermittent intensity and character while its tributary Rangit has more turbulent waters and offers a greater challenge.
NOTE: Expect More People on Ground / Water Rafting / Public Places During the Tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 15 years
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
Important Info: suggest outfit
Males - Bodyfit t-shirt & shorts
Females - Bodyfit t-shirt & shorts / track pants / leggings
River sandals or old sneakers
Sunglasses with retaining cord
Sunscreen lotion
Water Grade Info
Grade 1: Easy, small waves. No obstacles
Grade 2: Moderate difficulty with clear passage
Grade 3: Difficult, high irregular waves, narrow passage- require precise maneuvering
Grade 4: Difficult, powerful waves. Very precise maneuvering required
Grade 5: Difficult, powerful waves. Lots of twisting and spinning. Very precise maneuvering required
What To Expect
You will be picked from your hotel or fixed point within Darjeeling and driven to Teesta Bazar, where you will meet your instructor. Once you get your helmet, life jacket, a pair of oars and your raft, you’ll be ready to hit the challenging waters of the turbulent Teesta and Rangit. Your White Water Rafting experience will start from a point called the 7th Mile and continue down until Labarbote, which will take about 30 minutes to one hour (depending on the speed of the river). As you raft down Teesta, you will have wonderful views of the dense forests along the slope of the mountains, various birds, fish in the water, and small villages on both sides of the river. These views combined with the excitement of rafting through the torrents and foaming waters create an unforgettable experience. When your rafting journey ends at Labarbote point, you will be met and then driven back to your hotel / fixed point at Darjeeling.
Options
4-8 Travelers
Cost based on Per Person Basis
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle
All activities
Professional Instructor
Use of rafting equipment
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup points
Mayfair Hill Resort Darjeeling
The Mall, Opposite Governor House Darjeeling India
Bagdogra Airport
Bagdogra India
Meeting points
Darjeeling
Darjeeling India
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful
Curious02267728282,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00“Our Holi celebration at Joygaon Water Park was fantastic! The event was well organized with DJ music, rain dance, organic colors, and exciting water rides. The atmosphere was energetic and family-friendly. Food and hospitality were also very good. It was a memorable Holi experience with friends. Special thank Mr Kesar Singh Sir for Arranging everything for our family 🎨💃”
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