Valley Crossing is another most sought after sports by adventure lovers. One of the toughest activities, valley crossing takes your test with respect to your physical fitness. A thrilling adventure sport, valley crossing in Kanatal takes place in the Doon Valley right in the Himalayan foothills. While doing this activity, one needs to cross an 80ft deep valley by pulling a rope and using complete strength like a commando. Although this activity takes place under tight professional supervision, the performer is harnessed on the rope high up in the air, ensuring that he/she gets all the thrills while valley crossing.
Rappelling :
The landscape of Kanatal is inclined more towards a rocky terrain which makes it an ideal place to perform rock climbing and rappelling. Rappelling is basically an activity wherein the performer is tied on a harness and descends by the mountains with the help of a rope. There are several options for performers in terms of choosing the height i.e. 50 ft, 100 ft, 200 ft, 600 ft, etc as per one’s desire. Done under professional supervision, it is advised to strictly follow their guidelines. Moreover, this activity tests your focus as well as concentration levels. Hence, if you succeed in adhering to this, you will definitely perform the best and enjoy this activity to the fullest.
Jungle Safari
Yet another exciting activity, which does not include any physical pursuit but is equally thrilling and enjoyable is jungle safari which takes place in Kodia Jungle in Kanatal’s Kaudia Range. Wildlife lovers are in for a treat here for sure while enjoying the Jeep Safari. The forest region ranges from Swarg Yogini to Neelkanth and is lush with greenery and glorious flora-fauna. You will be lucky to spot some rare species of birds and animals here like wild boars, barking deer, nilgai, and musk deer.
Apart from other activities, Sky Bridge in Kanatal is gaining a great amount of attention. Sky bridges refer to bridges that are a connecting link between two mountains as well as hang over the valleys. The sky bridge in Kanatal is the longest hanging adventure bridge in India and hence it is gaining immense popularity and footfall. The bridge is made of bamboo and wire ropes and is stretched at a length of 300 ft and 80 ft height occupying a maximum capacity of 25 people at a time. While doing this activity, the performers need to cross the bridge with the support of their hands. People are harnessed and attached with the bridge along with a wire rope for support.
Zip Swing in Kanatal should not be missed at all. Reliving the child within you, this activity will not only give you an adrenaline rush but it will also impart a great sense of achievement and happiness. Right at the height of 80 ft, the performers can get the thrill and fun of Giant Swing as well as Zipline. The performer is first harnessed and attached in a way that he/she zips on wire rope and then once he/she reaches the middle point, they are they swing high at 80 ft and then returned back. Getting goosebumps? Hence, next time you are in Kanatal, do not miss to try this one!!!
Slowly and gradually the popularity of Zip Line is wide spreading everywhere. The sport is such that it is definitely not to be missed. In this, you will be harnessed on the wire rope and then there will be slide free fall at a speed of 50 kmph crossing a 330 ft long stretch. This will give you a feeling of flying high like a Superman.