Day 1
Arrival, settle in and meet the river
Arrive, settle into camp and get oriented to the river. A first river session can be scheduled if arrival time and conditions allow, followed by meals and an easy evening by the river.
2 Nights / 3 DaysRecommended
Dovan Complete River Experience
The fuller Dovan river experience over 2 nights and 3 days.
Stay two nights at Dangkyong Adventure Camp and experience Dovan through guided kayaking, river snorkelling and river trekking, with cliff jumping where suitable. It is designed for travellers who want the river to be the main reason for the trip without needing prior adventure experience.
What you get
Inclusions
✓Whitewater kayaking
✓River snorkelling
✓River trekking
✓Cliff jumping subject to conditions
✓2-night tent stay
✓Regular meals
✓One complimentary campfire session
Best suited for
First-time adventure travellers, couples, friends and mixed groups who want enough time for the main Dovan river experiences without rushing the stay.
Trip flow
Detailed itinerary
Two nights gives the river sessions room to move with arrival time and conditions, instead of forcing everything into one rushed day.
Day 2
Main river day
Breakfast, then the main guided river sessions: kayaking, river trekking and snorkelling arranged around current conditions. Return to camp for meals, riverside time and the evening.
Day 3
Slow morning and departure
Breakfast and a slower final morning at camp before check-out. Departure-day lunch can be requested separately by the previous night.
River activities
What you will do
Whitewater Kayaking
Around 40 minutesA guided introductory kayaking session in a small kayak. It is not rafting and it is not presented as advanced whitewater kayaking.
River Snorkelling
Around 30 minutesA guided experience inside the river environment. Unlike sea or coral snorkelling, the experience is about moving through suitable river sections and seeing the underwater river landscape up close.
River Trekking
Around 3–5 hours, depending on routeGuided movement through suitable river stretches, rocks and riverside terrain around the Dovan confluence.
Cliff Jumping
Part of a river sessionCliff jumping is offered as part of a suitable river session rather than as a separate timed activity.
Subject to current conditions and guide approval.
Current retail rates
Adult rates apply to guests aged 10 and above.
Solo₹4,200/person
2–4 adults₹3,500/person
5–10 adults₹3,300/person
11+ adults
Current retail rates. Availability and final arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Children
Children 0–4: standard stay and regular meals complimentary. Ages 5–9: ₹650 per child per night. Children aged 8–9 may request eligible river activities; participation is confirmed at camp based on comfort, suitability and current conditions. No advance is taken for the child activity; if they join, the applicable charge is added to the final bill. Age 10+ uses adult pricing. Children below 10 do not change the adult group-size pricing bracket.
Food & Meals
Included in the package
- 2 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 2 evening snacks
- 2 dinners
Veg and non-veg meals are served. Non-veg meals include egg/chicken. The exact vegetables and dishes may change.
Extra orders: Chicken BBQ ₹700/kg. River fish plate may also be available. Other side dishes or special food are charged separately.
Departure-day lunch is not included unless ordered separately.
Things to Carry
- Quick-dry clothes for river activities
- 1–2 extra sets of clothes
- Towel
- Crocs, Kitto-style sandals or other secure open footwear for wet river sections
- Comfortable clothes and footwear for camp
- Personal toiletries and regular medicines
- Torch or headlamp
- Small day bag
- Waterproof phone pouch if you want to carry your phone near the river
For river trekking, barefoot movement, Crocs or secure open sandals are usually more practical than normal trekking shoes.
Helmet, PFD/life jacket and other required activity safety gear are provided by us.
Do’s & Don’ts
Do
- ✅ Follow the guide and camp team instructions.
- ✅ Use the safety gear provided by the team properly.
- ✅ Tell the team about any injury, medical issue or physical concern before an activity.
- ✅ Respect other guests, camp staff and local people.
- ✅ Keep the camp, river and village surroundings clean.
- ✅ Cooperate if activity timing changes because of river or weather conditions.
Don’t
- ❌ Do not join any adventure activity after drinking alcohol or while intoxicated.
- ❌ No loud music or behaviour that disturbs other guests or the village.
- ❌ Do not enter unfamiliar river sections or try activities without the guide.
- ❌ Do not litter, damage equipment or disturb the natural surroundings.
Stay base
Dangkyong Adventure Camp
Your accommodation details, camp facilities and stay information remain on the dedicated Stay page.
Stay timing
Check-in: 11:30 AMCheck-out: 10:30 AM
Plan your route
How to reach Dovan
From NJP / Siliguri / Bagdogra
Travel first to Odlabari. Allow roughly 1.5 hours from Siliguri and around 2 hours from NJP or Bagdogra, depending on traffic. From Odlabari, Dovan can be reached by either the shorter Pubung approach, when river conditions permit, or the all-road route through Nimbong and Bigha. See “From Malbazar / Odlabari to Dovan” for the final-route details. Travnia confirms the suitable approach before departure.
From Malbazar / Odlabari to Dovan
If starting from Malbazar, allow roughly 40 minutes to Odlabari. Shorter route: Odlabari → Patharjhora Tea Garden → Pubung → Dangkyong / Dovan. Normally around 2 hours from Odlabari. The final roughly 2.5 km is off-road and includes a river crossing near Pubung, so this route is used only when water level and local conditions allow. All-road route: Odlabari → Bagrakot → NH717A → Nimbong → Pemling → Bigha → Dovan. Normally around 3–3.5 hours from Odlabari. The final Bigha–Dovan stretch is roughly 7 km of rough road.
From Kalimpong
Travel via Kalimpong → Relli → Charkhol → Nimbong Fatak → Pemling → Bigha → Dovan. Allow roughly 3–3.5 hours depending on road and local conditions. The final Bigha–Dovan stretch is rough, so travel time can vary. Travnia can confirm the current approach before departure.
Nearby transport & essentials
Nearest main market: Odlabari Local market: Nimbong Nearest major railway station: New Mal Junction (Malbazar) Local railway station: Odlabari Nearest airport: Bagdogra Nearest hospital: Odlabari
Transparency
Exclusions
✓Pickup, drop and vehicle cost unless specifically quoted
✓Side dishes, special meals and local chicken ordered separately
✓Departure-day lunch unless requested and confirmed
✓Personal expenses
✓Any additional activity or service not listed as included
✓Additional campfire sessions beyond the complimentary session
Important notes
One campfire session is complimentary with this activity package. Additional campfire sessions can be arranged at ₹500 per session; timing and firewood are managed by the camp team. Menus can vary with local availability and camp operations. Cliff jumping is conditional and operates only at a suitable spot when current conditions allow. Children aged 8–9 may request eligible activities. No advance is taken for the child activity; if they join, the applicable activity charge is added to the final bill.
Terms and booking conditions
A 50% advance confirms an overnight booking. The remaining balance is due before check-out. Date-change requests are handled by the team and depend on availability. No-show bookings are non-refundable. If river conditions affect an included activity, we first try to move it to another suitable time during the stay. If that is not possible, the booking is recalculated based on the stay and activities actually provided and the applicable difference is refunded, or the affected activity can be rescheduled within 12 months. Activity participation depends on current conditions and guide approval. Please share any relevant medical or physical concern before joining a river activity.