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Rishikesh Flying Fox — Zipline in Uttarakhand

Rishikesh Flying Fox

Moderate ⏱ 2 Hours ★ 4.6 (1,820) 📍 Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

About

The Rishikesh Flying Fox is one of Asia's longest and fastest ziplines — a roughly 1 km cable strung across the Ganga valley near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. Harnessed in and lying flat, you launch off a platform high above the river and reach speeds of up to 140–160 km/h, with the valley, forests and white-water rapids streaming past below.

What makes it special:

  • A ~1 km flight across the Ganga valley at up to 160 km/h — one of the longest and fastest in Asia
  • Run by Jumpin Heights (the same outfit behind the 83 m Rishikesh bungee), with a strong safety record
  • Combo passes that pair it with the bungee and giant swing at the same Mohan Chatti site

It's the gentler-nerve cousin of the bungee — all the speed and the valley view, without standing on the edge of an 83 m drop.

Getting There

The flying fox runs from the Jumpin Heights site at Mohan Chatti, about 25 km from Rishikesh on the Neelkanth road. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant (Dehradun), roughly 35 km away; the nearest railheads are Rishikesh and Haridwar, with Delhi about 250 km by road.

Most operators run pickups from Rishikesh, and the same site offers bungee and the giant swing, so many people do a combo morning. It's operational year-round with weather-based closures in heavy rain or high wind — uptime is best in the dry months (October–April). Wear closed shoes and leave loose valuables in the lockers.

FAQs

What's the ride actually like? +
1km across the Ganga valley at around 140 km/h. You're in a 4-point harness, lying horizontal, hands free. Total ride is 45–90 seconds depending on your weight and wind. The descent from launch platform across the river back to the platform is the wow moment.
How safe is it? +
Run by Jumpin Heights (same operator as Rishikesh bungee). 100,000+ rides, near-zero serious incident rate, equipment swapped on schedule. The risk is essentially the equipment-failure rate — exceptionally low with maintained gear.
What are the weight and age limits? +
Weight 45–110 kg. Age 12+. Below 18 needs guardian consent. Same medical disqualifiers as the bungee — heart, BP, recent surgery, pregnancy, back/neck issues.
Can I combine this with bungee? +
Yes — the same site offers combo packages (bungee + giant swing + flying fox) at around 20% off vs individual prices. Most people who come for the bungee tack on the flying fox the same morning.
When is it operational? +
Year-round, with weather-based closures in heavy rain or high winds. The dry months (October–April) have the highest operational uptime. Monsoon (July–August) sees occasional same-day cancellations — operators reschedule at no charge.