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Cliff Private Limited is bringing into operation a bungee jumping service from the suspension bridge over the Kaligandaki gorge from October 31. Adventure sports events including bungee, swing and sky cycling would be conducted from the 525-metre-long bridge connecting Parbat district headquarters Kushma and Balewa of Baglung.
The bridge construction had started in 2016. Though the construction of the bridge along with a resort was completed in mid-April this year, the service could not be operated owing to the prolonged lockdown, Company chair Raju Karki shared.
A platform has been constructed in between the suspension bridge and just above the Kaligandaki River for bungee jump and swing.
The height of the bridge from the river is 228 metres or 748 feet. According to records, the world’s highest bungee is located in Macau with its height measuring 764 feet while the second highest is in Verzasca dam of Switzerland at 720 feet.
Following the completion of the current project of The Cliff Pvt Ltd, Nepal will register its name as a country with the world’s second highest bungee jump leaving behind Switzerland. Chairperson Karki said the swing would be the world’s highest.
A price of Rs 7,000 has been fixed for the bungee and swing service. One will need to pay Rs 8,450 for bungee or swing with two way vehicle service from Pokhara to Kushma.
Constructed at a cost of Rs 200 million, the resort and bridge would substantially contribute to boost tourism in Baglung district.
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