Bungee Jumping – A required experience

Bungee jumping (/ˈbʌndʒiː/; also spelled “bungy” jumping, which is the usual spelling in New Zealand and several other countries) is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes from the free-falling and the rebound. When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.

BUNGEE STOP 1 (The Last Resort, Bhotekoshi)

A beautiful three-hour ride from Kathmandu, Nepal, The Last Resort is located on top of a river gorge close to the Tibetan border.The Last Resort offers amazing adventures in spectacular settings, including the world famous bungy jump, the amazing new Tandem Swing, and thrilling White Water Rafting. The natural surroundings and the spa make the resort also a great destination to those looking to just relax. The Last Resort provides tailor-made professional development and team building courses for schools, organisations and companies.

Adventure sports at The Last Resort

• Bungy
• Canyon Swing
• Canyoning
• High Ropes
• White Water Rafting
• Tandem Swing (recently added)

BUNGEE STOP 2 (High Ground Adventures, Pokhara)

High Ground Adventures Pokhara has a commercial operation of its bungy jumping facility in the lakeside city adding another adventure tourism product to its many offerings. High Ground is the second company in Nepal to offer bungy jumping in Pokhara,where the jump is made from a tower. This is the first bungy jumping facility from a tower.  High Ground offers another sport known as “swing”.Bungy jumpers plunge from a height of 70 metres over an artificial pond. A boat picks them up after completing the jump and helpers unharness them.

A European trainer Larish Melkars teaches fun seekers how make the jump. The place is also perfect as people can enjoy the scenery of the Himalaya and other natural beauty.

According to High Ground, its bungy jumping facility can handle 30-40 persons daily. The company said it had invested Rs 20 million in the project. High Ground Adventures also provide a zip flying service as adventure sport in Pokhara. The bungee became popular and around 15,000 fun seekers have enjoyed it so far, said High Ground.

Note: Please check the respective sites for price.