Name: Rishikesh
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Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh, Rishikesh Overview

Rishikesh is popularly called as the “Adventure Capital of India” for the plethora of adventure activities that it has to offer. One of the top exciting adventure sports in the region is Bungee Jumping. For the activity, the volunteer jumps off from a very tall structure (usually a building), flying freely in the air in the air before he is restrained and pulled up. The participant is tied up with a long elastic cord that is attached to the building or any other fixed structure.

Sometimes, if you want to get even more adventurous, this activity can also be carried out from hot air balloons or helicopters. Basically anything that has the ability to hover over the ground in mid air. The USP of the activity is the thrill of free falling and recoil. The cord first unwinds and let the person fall freely and then it recoils, bringing the person back upwards again. After that, it oscillates and stops, and the person is lowered gently into water.

Location of Bungee Jumping

The activity is carried out in Mohanchetti, which is a pristine location 52 km ahead of the main city. Known by the name of Jumpin Heights, the organization is run by ex-Army officers and the experts and tutors are brought in from New Zealand. Before the free fall, you can also choose to take a small ride in the surroundings and be awestruck by the majestic mountains, virgin landscape and the sweet crisp air. Jumpin Heights offer India’s highest bungee jumping which is free falling from a height of 83 m.

Cost and Packages for Bungee Jumping

The entry fee to the place is only INR 100, however, this doesn’t allow you to experience the activity. You can only look around and watch people go crazy. The cost for bungee jumping is INR 3550 per person. There are also two packages that you can avail.

Bungy Jump + Giant Swing - INR 6500
Bungy Jump + Flying Fox+Giant Swing - INR 8250

Safety Health and Other Precautionary Concerns for Bungee Jumping

Bungee Jumping in Jumpin Heights is extremely safe as the experts and tutors are brought in from New Zealand. Plus the management follows the Australian & New Zealand Standards Authority Guidelines. Right from the construction of the platforms, to regular drills on site, safety of the participants is of prime concern to the authorities.

The minimum age of the volunteering members should be 12 years with a minimum weight of 35 kgs. Besides, due to precautionary purposes people with Neurological Disorders, High Blood Pressure, Back or Neck injuries, Epilepsy, Heart Condition, Recent Fractures, Asthma, Osteoporosis, and Pregnancy etc. are not allowed to undertake the activity.

Best Time to Visit

Although any time of the year is suitable to visit the place and try your hand at bungee jumping. However, it is advisable to avoid doing it in the rainy season as sometimes, the area gets flooded and the activity is shut down temporarily.