Bungee Jumping- Thrill of Adrenaline Rush

Bungee jumping is an activity in which a person jumps from high place with one end of elastic cord attached to his/her body. But there is nothing more adventurous than getting a high of falling from a height. Falling from a height of around 120 to 700 feet and bunging up and down is only for those who don't have fear of their life.



It is the most thrilling sport and it has both spectacular attraction and an exhilarating experience. This adventurous sport gradually gained popularity in the mid of 80's in Europe and North America. In India bungee jumping was introduced in 90's and became popular very fast. The world's first great bungee jumping occured on April first on fools day in 1979.

While doing this adventurous activity we should keep some precaution in mind- Bungee Jumping require more mental fitness than physical one. People within the age group of 15 to 50 years can comfortably try this jumping. Expected mothers, blood pressure patients, heart patients should not indulge in this adventurous sport.


There is an interesting story related to this adventurous sport. Once a tribal ran away from her incense husband who tried to kill her. However, she saw her husband gaining in speed, she climbed a tree perched herself at the top. But her husband was behind her. At last, she tied her legs with few vines and jumped on, thereby giving a birth to a new adventurous game 'Bungee Jumping'.

Kedarnath Trekking

India Adventure Travel takes you on adventurous journey of unexplored land of India. Travel India with specially designed adventure tours to explore best of India.

Kedarnath is one of the four main Hindu pilgrim centres in Uttarakhand, Himalayan Uttar Pradesh.




This time the adventure travel guide takes you to the Garhwal Himalayas which are said to be the "Abode of the Gods". The river Ganges takes its source in this remote massif, at the sacred shrine of Gangotri, and rushes down to the plains in a torrential fury.

From Kedarnath, the path proceeds at first along the sacred Bhagirathi river, then through dense forests and grassy areas as far as Lata. From there it is a 5-hour drive to Gangotri, where the second part of the trek starts. Near Gaumukh , close to the Source of the Ganges, you will experience the strange view of half-naked saddhus in the lotus position, meditating on the bank of the bubbling stream pouring out the glacier. Further up, Tapovan is a grassy area with numerous brooks, surrounded by snowy peaks.

It is a round-trip itinerary starting in Kedarnath, along the sacred Baghirathi river, then heading west, through dense forests and grassy areas. The northern part of the itinerary will offer magnificent views of several high altitude lakes.