Bungee Jumping

If you thought bungee jumping was restricted to some places in Europe, New Zealand and America, it’s time you got an update. The sport has finally found a natural home in the highest mountain range in the world. The ultimate thrill of bungee jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world. Nepal's first bungee 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, The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee 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 Cross Culture. You will travel the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge.

The Gorge:
Cross Culture Trekking takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhote Kosi River.

The Bridge:
Swiss designed, especially for bungee 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 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

The deal:
It is $90 per jump, including a bus ride to the site, lunch and a free T-shirt. Nepalis are entitled to 30% discount. Other than the jump, there are options like white water rafting down the ranging Bhote Kosi, rappelling don the canyon, or trekking in the nearby mountains.
You can also get there in a local bus for the equivalent of $2.5 or hire a private minibus for $149. If you want to check out a place to stay, Barabise is good enough, but has of late frown into a noisy little town. It is advisable to stay at the resort close to the Tibet border, if you can afford it.