Pokhara: The World’s Longest Zip-Line Standard Option
ID: GYG31836-38129
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
3 min.
Description
Enjoy the thrill of flying through the sky along the world’s longest zip-line on this 2.5-hour tour in Pokhara. Visit Nepal’s latest sky adventure 5,400 feet above sea level, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas as you zip-line over the forest.
Get excited and gear up for an incredible zip lining adventure. Set your sight on exploring completely new varieties of adventure activities that will push your adrenalin to the max! Challenge your spirit as you take on thrills, excitement, and fun as you have never experienced before. Enjoy the moment of madness, the feeling of utmost excitement, and the sense of being free! Fly though the clear, beautiful, picturesque vistas with the Annapurna range ahead and the dense green forest canopy below.
Consisting of a trolley mounted on a steel cable 1.8 kilometers in length, the ride descends 2,000 vertical feet at an angle of 56%. With resulting speeds of over 90 miles per hour, this makes it the most extreme zip-line ride in the world. A ride of this magnitude has never been built before, and you can be assured that this ride will truly be a unique experience.
You will be picked up at your hotel in Pokhara in the morning and transferred to the meeting point. Your adventure begins when you board the shuttle for the ride to the top of the mountain. Your guide will provide commentary as you pass through the village of Sarangkot and then up the mountainside. Once on top you will take a short walk to the Butterfly Pavilion, an architectural marvel with breathtaking views of the Himalayan range. Enjoy the excitement building up while you sip coffee and wait for your turn.
At 5.400 feet above sea level you will sit into a special harness seat and await your launch. 2 participants launch at once, and it is a race to the bottom! On the count of 5 you are off, accelerating to 100 miles per hour as you pass above the dense forest below. If your eyes are still open you will see sweeping views of majestic Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna range, and the raging Seti River. Your ride concludes with a break-activated landing on the HighGround Triangle in the village of Hyangja. At the HighGround Triangle you can relax in the restaurant overlooking the gorge and get a taste of the culture of the local Tibetan refugee settlement nearby.
Safety has been the leading criteria in the development of the Zip-Flyer ride. This system by Zip-Flyer LLC, USA is designed with the most advanced technologies and had delivered a state-of-the-art zip-line ride. Every part of this ride is designed to provide an unparalleled ride, comfort, and safety, and the entire system is manufactured and precision engineered to equal or surpass standards set by agencies such as ANLS B77 Tramway, ASTM, and TV SUD codes.
Highlights
- Enjoy an adventure on the world’s longest zip-line
- Get your adrenaline pumping as you reach speeds of over 90 miles per hour
- Admire the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayan range and the dense green forest below
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Duration: 2.5 Hour ( Hotel to Hotel)
Weight limit: 35 – 140 kilogram
Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
Your adventure includes pick-up and drop-off from Lakeside
Cancellation policy:
- Surcharges on weekends, bank holidays, and peak season may apply
- Cancellations received on the same day of the tour – no refunds given
- Cancellations 1 day before the tour –50% refund of total amount
- Cancellations 15 days earlier – 20% refund of total amount
Participants must be between 35 and 125 kilograms (75 and 275 pounds) and be comfortable with heights. This ride is not recommended for individuals with back or neck problems, or pregnant women.
Videos and pictures of your ride will be available at the end of your ride. However, you have to book your helmet with video camera when you purchase your ride at the HighGround Triangle souvenir store.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.