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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
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 river gorge.
Rates
The rate is $75 per jump. Nepalese are entitled to 30%
discount.
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