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Stand on a Swiss‑designed suspension bridge and step off into a 160m drop above the Bhote Kosi Gorge. This full‑day trip from Kathmandu combines Himalayan scenery, practical safety briefings, and one of the world’s longest commercial free‑falls.
Stand on a Swiss‑designed suspension bridge and step off into a 160m drop above the Bhote Kosi Gorge. This full‑day trip from Kathmandu combines Himalayan scenery, practical safety briefings, and one of the world’s longest commercial free‑falls.
The bus leaves Kathmandu before dawn and the valley light strips the city away, revealing a road that angles toward the high ridges and the sound of a river carving stone. By mid-morning the steel suspension bridge appears, spanned across a gorge where the Bhote Kosi dares you with a thunderous voice. Jumpers clip in, walk to the edge, and the world narrows to the drop — 160 meters of pure free-fall above a channel that has cut its teeth through Himalayan metamorphics.
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Operated by Alpine Club of Himalaya · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
The bus leaves Kathmandu before dawn and the valley light strips the city away, revealing a road that angles toward the high ridges and the sound of a river carving stone. By mid-morning the steel suspension bridge appears, spanned across a gorge where the Bhote Kosi dares you with a thunderous voice. Jumpers clip in, walk to the edge, and the world narrows to the drop — 160 meters of pure free-fall above a channel that has cut its teeth through Himalayan metamorphics.
Nepal’s first commercial bungee here sits on a Swiss-designed bridge above a river long used by traders on the Nepal–Tibet route; the gorge has geological roots in uplifted, folded rock and fast-flowing runoff from monsoon-fed peaks. Local guides and staff from operators such as the Alpine Club of Himalaya run the logistics, and village hamlets nearby keep a steady rhythm of tea, tinned snacks, and friendly curiosity.
Practically, this is a day trip: expect 6–8 hours round trip from Kathmandu, a bus ride on mountain roads, a short safety briefing, and the jump itself. Wear closed shoes and layers — the gorge can be warm in the sun and cold in the wind. Bring ID (passport), a light daypack, and cash for extras. If you have back or heart conditions, this is not recommended. The site follows international harness and rigging standards but pay attention during the safety walk-through and ask questions.
Post-jump, there’s time to watch river rafters and scout viewpoints along the approach road; the river keeps flowing, impatient and alive, already pulling new lines of erosion for another generation of adventurers.
The commercial drop is 160 meters (about 525 feet) from the bridge deck to the river gorge.
Operators use Swiss‑designed bridge infrastructure and industry-standard harnesses and lines; check the pre-jump safety briefing and confirm operator certifications.
Plan for a 6–8 hour outing door-to-door, including a roughly three-hour bus ride each way depending on traffic and stops.
People with heart or spinal problems, and pregnant travelers, are advised not to jump; minors may require guardian consent—check operator age limits and medical exclusions.
Alpine Club of Himalaya operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The bus leaves Kathmandu before dawn and the valley light strips the city away, revealing a road that angles toward the high ridges and the sound of a river carving stone. By mid-morning the steel suspension bridge appears, spanned across a gorge where the Bhote Kosi dares you with a thunderous voice. Jumpers clip in, walk to the edge, and the world narrows to the drop — 160 meters of pure free-fall above a channel that has cut its teeth through Himalayan metamorphics.
The bus leaves Kathmandu before dawn and the valley light strips the city away, revealing a road that angles toward the high ridges and the sound of a river carving stone. By mid-morning the steel suspension bridge appears, spanned across a gorge where the Bhote Kosi dares you with a thunderous voice. Jumpers clip in, walk to the edge, and the world narrows to the drop — 160 meters of pure free-fall above a channel that has cut its teeth through Himalayan metamorphics.
Nepal’s first commercial bungee here sits on a Swiss-designed bridge above a river long used by traders on the Nepal–Tibet route; the gorge has geological roots in uplifted, folded rock and fast-flowing runoff from monsoon-fed peaks. Local guides and staff from operators such as the Alpine Club of Himalaya run the logistics, and village hamlets nearby keep a steady rhythm of tea, tinned snacks, and friendly curiosity.
Practically, this is a day trip: expect 6–8 hours round trip from Kathmandu, a bus ride on mountain roads, a short safety briefing, and the jump itself. Wear closed shoes and layers — the gorge can be warm in the sun and cold in the wind. Bring ID (passport), a light daypack, and cash for extras. If you have back or heart conditions, this is not recommended. The site follows international harness and rigging standards but pay attention during the safety walk-through and ask questions.
Post-jump, there’s time to watch river rafters and scout viewpoints along the approach road; the river keeps flowing, impatient and alive, already pulling new lines of erosion for another generation of adventurers.