The ultimate thrill of a bungy jumping can now be experienced in Nepal at one of the best sites that this sport can boast of anywhere in the world. Nepal’s first bungee jumping site is situated 160m. Over the Bhote Koshi river, inviting you to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush in the surroundings of this amazing place. The jump, at 160m., is staffed and operated by some of the most experienced jumpmasters in the business.
Location:
Less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu by Ultimate Bungy Shuttle. You will travel the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Nepal-Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge.
The Bhote Koshi Gorge:
Ultimate Bungy Nepal takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhoti Kosi River Nepal.
The Bungy Bridge:
Swiss designed, especially for bungee jumping with a 4x safety factor. The bridge has a loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tones. And… Those are Swiss measurements! * Over 6000 meters of steel wire was used to build the bridge Longest suspension bridge in Nepal * The bridge joins two sides of a great valley. Before its construction, locals walked five hours to cross this Bhote Koshi river gorge.
The Jump:
This Bungy jump in Nepal may be the most spectacular Bungy jump on the Planet. This remarkable 500ft (160m) drop into the Bhote Koshi River gorge on the Nepal/Tibet Border is the longest free-fall in the world. Anyone who wants to take a taste of bungee jumping should not have any of the health problems mentioned below:
- Heart disease
- Epilepsy
- High blood pressure
- Pregnancy
- Addiction to alcohol or drugs
- Orthopedic problems
- Psychological problems
- Neurological problems