If you want to rip the white waters, then you will have to reach Melli. Ideally rafting can be done enroute, between Gangtok to Darjeeling, Gangtok to Kalimpong or Gangtok to Siliguri. Before you head for this adventure, make sure you carry extra cloths, and towels as you are bound to get wet by the splash of luxuriant river. The raft operators generally give instructions before boarding you in, which needs to be followed during the trip.
The routes for non swimmers are gentle and easy without much rapids involved. However for the swimmers and experienced clients, the routes are more adventurous with high grade rapids providing quite a thrill.
FOR NON SWIMMERS
| Sl.No |
FROM |
TO |
DISTANCE |
DURATION |
| 1 |
MALLI |
29th MILE |
11 Kms |
1 1/2 Hrs |
| 2 |
MALLI |
RAYANG |
13 Kms |
2 Hrs |
| 3 |
29th MILE |
KALIJHORA |
18 Kms |
2 1/2 Hrs |
| 4 |
MALLI |
KALI JHORA |
24 Kms |
3 Hrs |
FOR SWIMMERS
| Sl.No |
FROM |
TO |
DISTANCE |
DURATION |
| 1 |
TARKHOLA |
MALLI |
20 Kms |
2 Hrs |
| 2 |
TARKHOLA |
29th MILE |
33 Kms |
2 Hrs |
| 3 |
RONGPO |
29th MILE |
28 Kms |
3 1/2 Hrs |
| 4 |
TARKHOLA |
KALI JHORA |
37 Kms |
5 Hrs |
NOTE:
1. Minimum of 6 pax is required to undertake rafting.
2. Children below 4 Yrs are not permitted.
3. Children above 10 Yrs will be full charged.
4. The above cost is only for the raft ride and does not include transfers from and to the hotel.
5. Person suffering from weak heart conditions, epilepsy, expecting mothers, or those with any 6. Serious ailments are not permitted to go for rafting.
7. All clients are requested to sign the ?Assumption of risk and release bond? before undertaking the trip. (Particularly in bad weather).
8. Foreigners to write their passport no in the bond.
RIVER SIDE CAMPING WITH RAFTING
1. Rs.3200/- Per Pax ( 6 to 10 Person)
2. Rs.2300/- Per Pax ( 11 to 20 Person)
3. Rs.2000/- Per Pax ( Above 20 )