Teesta river, A lifeline of Darjeeling and Sikkim.
If you have a yearning for adventure, you may well love to indulge in white water rafting in the Teesta River . The mighty river originates from the Tso Lhamo lake of North Sikkim Himalayas at an elevation of 5,330m.
Teesta River is regarded as the lifeline of Darjeeling and Sikkim. The river flows downhill through the beautiful valleys for 172km. In the process, it forms a boundary between Darjeeling and Sikkim.
It further rambles downwards to join Rangeet River, which arises from a glacier of Mount Kabru in the lower Kanchenjunga province. The confluence of Teesta and Rangeet is called Triveni- a mesmerizing haven for nature lovers and adventurers.
The valley throughout the Teesta River bestows compelling sightseeing. From the confluence, the mighty Teesta meanders to meet the Northern Plains starting from Coronation Bridge at Sevoke .
Angling and White Water Rafting are two major activities authorized in the Teesta River. During the peak season, approx 50 rafts are operated on the Teesta River.
Tracing back the origin, records affirm that DGHC (Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council) initiated White Water Rafting in Teesta in 1991.
