Bunjee Jumping
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About Bungy !!!
BUNGY JUMPING If you thought bungy jumping was restricted to some places in
Europe, New Zealand and America, it's time you got and update. The sport has
finally found a natural home in the highest mountain range in the world. The
ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the
best site in the world.
Nepal's first bungy jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Kosi
river, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from
Kathmandu. As can be arranged on arrival in Kathmandu. As of now, there is only
one agency offering this sport. The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New
Zealand's leading bungy consultants, and is operated by some of the most
experienced jump masters in the business. It's mishap-proof. The agency takes
safety "very, very seriously".
Location:
Less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu by Ultimate Bungy Shuttle. You will travel
the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the
famous Friendship Bridge.
The Gorge:
Ultimate Bungy Nepal takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the
Bhoti Kosi River.
The Bridge:
Swiss designed, specially for bungy jumping with a 4x saftey 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 tonnes. 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 river gorge.
Rates
The rate is $75 per jump. Nepalese are entitled to 30% discount.