New Bungee Jump and Adventure Park Planned for Nepal's Tourist Hub, Pokhara

Pokhara. A new bungee jump is set to be added in the tourist capital, Pokhara. A new destination is being constructed targeting adventure tourists.

The new destination is being developed by encompassing the areas of Pokhara-17 Rato Pahiro and Pokhara-15 Aminatara. Director Gopal Gurung informed that a large adventure park, including a bungee jump, is being constructed.

According to him, the adventure park is being built at a cost of approximately 30 crore rupees. It is stated that many adventure tourism activities will be included in a single package. Gurung mentioned that this location is being developed as a complete tourist destination where people of all age groups, from children to the elderly, can have fun.

‘We aim to bring something new to adventure tourism. Thrilling sports such as rock climbing, cycling on a bridge, bungee, and swing bungee will be featured,’ he said. ‘We reached this concept after extensive study on what kind of entertainment can be provided to everyone from children to the elderly.’ Rock climbing on natural cliffs will be part of the project.

‘We will arrange rock climbing by descending via a lift. A family picnic spot will be developed along the banks of the Seti River,’ he added. ‘Besides that, there are plans to construct a glass hanging bridge, a glass hanging restaurant, and a crane restaurant.’ He informed that the investment for the project will be raised from Non-Resident Nepalis living abroad. He shared that the modality for fundraising has already been prepared.

This area is also being developed for religious tourism alongside adventure tourism. Preparations are underway for the construction of an International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple on approximately 26 ropani of land.

‘Initially, our group thought of making this area purely a religious tourism spot. We have already provided the land for ISKCON, where a massive statue of Lord Krishna atop a 31-foot tall Sheshnag with a water fountain is being constructed,’ Gurung says. ‘Later, after consulting with experts and investors, we concluded that combining adventure tourism with religious tourism would be even better, leading us to launch this comprehensive plan.’

The company stated that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project is being prepared, and the construction work will begin soon after completing the necessary legal procedures and standards. It is believed that the new bungee and adventure park will further help in extending the stay of domestic and international tourists visiting Pokhara.