Teesta River Rafting
Melli or Rangpo, on the Siliguri–Gangtok road
Photos of rafting on the Teesta.
Guests
Everyone
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Free cancellation up to 7 days before
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Grade II–III rapids on Sikkim’s great river.
On your way to Gangtok
Melli and Rangpo are on the main road from Siliguri.
Guide and gear
Helmet, life jacket and a trained guide in every raft.
Short and sweet
About 30 minutes to an hour on the water.
About this experience
The Teesta is the river you follow all the way from Siliguri to Gangtok, and around Melli and Rangpo it has a lively stretch of rapids that’s perfect for a first rafting run.
We book your raft, guide and gear at a time that fits your transfer, so you can raft on the way up to Gangtok or on the way back down to Bagdogra.
Start
About 10:00 am
On the water
About 30–60 minutes
Season
October to May
Level
Beginner-friendly
What’s included
- A raft with a trained guide
- Helmet and life jacket
- Safety briefing
- Transport to the rafting point (ask us)
- Changing room fees, if any
- Food and drinks
How to get there
From Gangtok
About 1.5 hours to Rangpo
Best time to go
Oct – Dec Best
Good water and clear days.
Jan – May Good
Lower water early, livelier in spring.
Jun – Sep Closed
The Teesta is in flood.
Teesta river rafting price
₹999 per person. Raft, guide, helmet and life jacket included. No booking fee.
| Group | Total |
|---|---|
| Solo | ₹999 |
| Couple | ₹1,998 |
| 4 people | ₹3,996 |
| 6 people | ₹5,994 |
| 10 people | ₹9,990 |
Cancellation and good to know
Full refund 7+ days before
50% refund 3–6 days before; no refund after that.
Full refund if it can’t run
Closed by the authorities, the weather or for safety: your money back, or a free change of date.
Swimming not required
But you must wear the life jacket and helmet at all times.
Quick-dry clothes
You will get wet. Carry a change and a dry bag.
High water
If the river is too high or the operator stops runs, we refund or move it.
Teesta river rafting FAQs
Read before you go
Photos: Sujay25, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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