Pumping adrenaline, a rush of air, and literally no ground beneath your feet... want to challenge your guts? Then head to Rishikesh, where the thrilling sport of bungee jumping awaits you. The city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand whose major tourist attractions lie in its holy spots is now becoming a hub for adventure sports in the country.

After a long period in the 90's when following the popularity of adventure sports numerous river rafting and mountaineering facilities more recently entrepreneurs are venturing into other territories and exploring the market in sports such as bungee jumping.

One such extreme adventure zone is located 13 kilometres from the town of Rishikesh at Mohanchatti village and offers a mix of adventure sports with its focus on bungee jumping. Brainchild of an ex-army officer Rahul Nigam, the company 'Jumpin Heights' has a team of ex-armymen overseeing its day- to-day operations. "Prior to this Bungee was not done professionally, it took more than 4 years for the idea to conceptualise. We started in October 2010," says Colonel Manoj Kumar (Retd), Executive Director, Jumpin Heights.

At 83 metres jump height, the Bungee jump is done by jumping from a cantilever platform built over a rocky cliff. Rubber chords are tied to the ankle of the jumper for safety. "Safety standards offered by Jumpin Heights in India are comparable to safety standards and practices followed in Australia and New Zealand. Our trained staff looks at safety first with guidance from experienced jump masters from these countries," says Rahul Nigam, ex army officer and Director, Jumpin Heights.