White Water Rafting in Darjeeling

White Water Rafting in Darjeeling

Darjeeling the beautiful hill station in North Bengal attracts large number of tourists throughout the year. Darjeeling in India is also described as the Queen of Hills due to its unparallel beauty and the presence of Kanchenjunga in Darjeeling makes it more appealing. Darjeeling once used to be the summer capital of the then British rulers in India. It is located at an altitude of 7000 feet from the sea level. Sports and Recreation in Darjeeling is encouraged a lot because adventure tourism brings large share of money to this small hill station. White water rafting in Darjeeling is a popular adventure sport beside Trekking in Darjeeling and Mountain Biking in Darjeeling.

White water rafting of Darjeeling is an adventure sport that is relatively new in Darjeeling, being introduced in the year 1991.this adventure sport is gaining wide popularity due to the unmatched thrill associated with it. White water rafting in Darjeeling takes place primarily in the Teesta and the Rangeet River. Tremendous popularity of this sport has compelled the D.G.H.C (Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council) Tourism and to take up the sport in a very big way.

Before participating in the white water rafting at Darjeeling in India one must see that his/her bag comprise of:

  -   Set of dry clothes
  -   Extra pair of sneakers, waterproof, sandals, canvas shoes
  -   Sun cap, sun glasses
  -   Half pants, Swim suit.
  -   Water bottle
  -   Sun tan / Sun block lotion
  -   Towel
  -   Dry Shoes and socks
  -   Warm Jacket
  -   Personal toiletries
  -   Specific medicine
  -   Flash light
White water rafting in Darjeeling got its name from the white foam produced from the water as it gushes over the rocks and boulders. In Teesta rafting is confined to the winter months, between October and April. Spring or early summer is ideal for river rafting. Paddle rafting and oar rafting can be done in the Teesta River.

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