The video provides an overview of various extreme sports activities that can be undertaken in Rishikesh, a city in Uttarakhand, India. Rishikesh is known for its beauty, serenity, and the presence of the River Ganga flowing through it. The video highlights ten such activities, providing details about how to participate in them, the cost, and the guidelines.
The activities mentioned include:
1. Camping: The video showcases a camping experience in Rishikesh, featuring clean beds, an attached bathroom with a shower, and a cooler. The food provided is described as reasonably fair, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included in the camping package.
2. Trekking: The video emphasizes the beauty of trekking in Rishikesh, either alongside the shores of the River Ganga or at Neergarh Waterfalls. Trekking is described as free of cost.
3. Zip-Line: Located in Shivpuri, this activity involves being carried from one end to another above the River Ganga. The zip line is approximately 70 meters high and 750 meters long. The minimum age is 12 years, and the weight limits are 20-130 kgs.
4. Reverse Bungee or G-Force: This activity involves being bounced to a height of 180 ft. within 3 seconds at a speed of 200 km/hr. The minimum age is 14 years, and the price is approximately 1200 rupees per person.
5. Air Safari: This popular activity is conducted at Rajas Airfield, which is approximately 7.5 km away from Laxman Jhula. In this activity, participants are taken to a height of 1500 ft. with a speed ranging from 40-60 km/hr. The timings for Air Safari are from 5am to 8am and 4pm to 8pm.
6. River Rafting: Rishikesh is a best destination for water rafting in India. The length of the route for water rafting starts from 8kms and can be done by anyone between 12-65 years of age. The best time for water rafting in Rishikesh is between September and May.
7. Cliff Jumping: This activity involves jumping into the water from a rock.
8. Flying Fox and Giant Swings: These activities are also available at Jumpin Heights, along with bungee jumping.
9. Bungee Jumping: Organized by Jumpin Heights, this activity involves jumping from a height of 83 meters. The cost of one Bungee Jumping is 3550 INR.
The video concludes by emphasizing the adventure and thrill of these activities, and encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for future videos.
1. The text discusses the statement that one must go out of India to do extreme sports, which is incorrect as India has numerous extreme sports that can be done in Rishikesh .
2. The city of Rishikesh, situated in the Northern State of Uttarakhand, is known for its extreme sports .
3. Rishikesh is located at the foothills of the Himalayas and across the center of which flows the River Ganga .
4. The best time to visit Rishikesh is between June and September when the monsoon is ongoing .
5. Rishikesh can be reached via flight, train, or bus. The nearest airport is Dehradun Airport and the nearest railway station is in Haridwar Station .
6. The extreme sports discussed in the text include Bungee Jumping, Flying Fox, Giant Swings, River Rafting, Cliff Jumping, Air Safari, Reverse Bungee, Zip-Line, Trekking, and Camping .
7. Bungee Jumping is organized by Jumpin Heights, which is approximately 14kms away from Laxman Jhula .
8. The platform for Bungee Jumping at Jumpin Heights in Rishikesh is 83 meters high .
9. Rishikesh is the best destination for water rafting in India, with routes starting from 8kms to 35kms long .
10. Air Safari is a popular activity conducted at Rishikesh, where participants are taken to a height of 1500 ft. in a sports plane .
11. In Reverse Bungee, participants are bounced to a height of 180 ft. within 3 seconds, reaching a speed of 200 km/hr .
12. Zip-Line is an activity where participants are carried from one end to another above River Ganga .
13. Trekking can be done anywhere around Rishikesh, including alongside the shores of River Ganga and at Neergarh Waterfalls .
14. Camping in Rishikesh includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner .
15. The food at the camps in Rishikesh is reasonably fair, but the variety is less .