Saturday, April 12, 2014

An Evening in Laxman Jhula


Hello Everyone!

"One Good thing about Music, when it Hits You, You Feel No Pain" - Bob Marley



Music is the Language of the Heart, that's why our Hearts have Beats!



For all you People out there, who believe that Music is the Language of Love and Peace, an Evening in Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh is all you need!


Every Evening, from 6 to 9 pm, Tourists and Locals Gather on the Ganga Ghat Next to the ChillOut Cafe & Freedom Cafe, for the an Evening of Diversity.



More than 200 People are present for this Blissful Company every Evening.


People from Different Caste and Creed Join Together and Play Different Musical Instruments in a Harmony, the Sound of which Echoes in all of Rishikesh.




People play Instruments like the Djembe, Flute, Tambourine, Didgeridoo, Bagpipes, Guitars, Tabla's etc and make the Environment full of Peace and Love.


Every Evening, on the Ganga Ghat next to the ChillOut Cafe, from 6 to 9pm.


Rishikesh Inside Strongly Urges you to Live An Evening in Laxman Jhula, when in Rishikesh!
Cheers!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Flying Fox-Zip Tour

A Participant with the Safety Instructor.

Hello Everyone!


"It is only in Adventure that some People succeed in Knowing Themselves - in Finding Themselves." - Andre Gide



Zip Line Number 1.

Did you have a Long Lost Dream? A Dream to have a Bird's Eye View of the River Ganges? An Aerial View, like an Eagle in the Sky, which can See Everything? We sure Did!

And Finally, your Dream can be Fulfilled, all thanks to Our very Own, "Flying Fox"!
And that too, in a very Heart-Pumping Way, via Two Zip Lines!

The View.

Ready to Zip?

Flying Fox set its Foot in India, when its First Zip Tour was built in the Neemrana Fort Palace in Rajasthan, and was Inaugurated on 18th January, 2009.

Slowly and Swiftly, Flying Fox extended its Branches to more Exhilarating Places like the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, the Kikar Lodge in Punjab, the Kerwa Dam in Bhopal, and finally, in the Holy City, Rishikesh!

The Zip Tour Site.


Flying Fox Zip Tour in Rishikesh was started in January, 2014, in the scenic Landscape of Shivpuri.

Flying Fox set a Big Mark in the History of Adventure as these Wires are the First to Cross over the River Ganges.


Zip Crew.

The Zip Tour Site is located around 22-23 kilometres from the Rishikesh Market Area, in Shivpuri.


The Zip Tour consists of Travelling through Two Zip Wires :-

  1. Crossing the River Ganges
  2. Coming back to the Zip Launch Area.



Zip Number 2 is the Highest Zip Line in India, which is around 70 Metres above the River Ganges.


The Site Manager is Mr. Dinesh Thakur, a very Hospitable and Humble Lad.




The Procedure :-

  • Registering for the Zip Tour
  • Getting Ready and Safety Equipped
  • Practicing on a Safety Zip Line
  • Climbing to the Terrace for the First Zip Line
  • Crossing the Ganges and Getting Off the Zip
  • Trekking for 2 Minutes to the Second Zip
  • Zipping back to the Zip Tour Office Terrace.


The Zone of Fear.


Safety :-

  • Zip Lines are designed by Switzerland's Leading Zip Line Engineers,
  • Safety Equipment imported from Petzl, France,
  • Installations Inspected everyday,
  • Operations confirm to the latest European Standards,
  • Sites managed by Trained Professionals,
  • Safety briefing and Practice on Short Zip Line before the Actual Tour.


Landing Ramp.

The Practice Zip.

Specifications of the Zip Tour :-

  • Weight of the Participant - Not more than 115 Kilograms
  • Height of the Participant - Not less than 4 feet 7 inches
  • Maximum Speed of the Zip Line - 40-50 kilometres/hour.




Mr. Thakur teaching a Participant about the Safety Measures.

Tariff (Inclusive of the Whole Zip Tour i.e. Two Zip Lines) :-

  • Adults - Rs. 1600
  • Students - Rs. 1500 (Only with Student Identification Cards
  • Minors - Rs. 1400 (Only above the age of 12).


If you visit Flying Fox, don't forget to tell them that you read about them on Rishikesh Inside!


Contact Information :-

Websitewww.flyingfox.asia

Email IDdinesh@flyingfox.asia

Phone - +91-9568943116 (Mr. Dinesh Thakur)
             +91-1378261605 (Office)
Address - Flying Fox, Shivpuri, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.

P.S.  For Bookings regarding the :-

  • Neemrana Fort Palace - Rajasthan
  • Mehrangarh Fort - Jodhpur, Rajasthan
  • Kikar Lodge - Punjab
  • Kerwa Dam - Bhopal,
please visit the same Website, i.e., www.flyingfox.asia


We at Rishikesh Inside, Strongly Recommend You to Experience the Heart-Pumping Flying Fox Zip Tour, when in Rishikesh!
Cheers!

Friday, April 4, 2014

XPaintball Adventure

Hello Everyone!

"All you need in Life, is nothing but Colour".


We give to you, "XPaintball Adventure"!




XPaintball Adventure is the First Paintball Experience, here in Rishikesh.

Started by Mr. Sudeep Gaur in May 2011, this Paintball Platform has enjoyed 3 years of Love and Loyalty by the Tourists all around the World.



Located around 15 kilometres from the Rishikesh Market area, XPaintball Adventure is situated in the Hub of Adventure and Adrenaline, Shivpuri.




XPaintball Adventure offers You with Two Happiness Filled Activities :-

  • Paintball
  • Archery.





Activity Number 1 - Paintball

The Paintball Playground is around 500-600 metres large, and has different Barriers for Hiding.

2 Teams of 5 People each are Selected, and Teams face each other via many Tasks and Games designed by the Paintball Team.



Different Tasks and Games are played, a couple of them being :-

  1. Capture the Flag - This task is the Most common, in which 2 Teams of 5 People each are divided, and they have to capture the Flag of their opponent Team, the First Team to acquire the opposite Team's Flag wins.
  2. Shoot the Captain - Again, 2 Teams of 5 are divided, and each Team appoints their Respective Captain. The Task of the Teams is to Protect their Captains from being Shot, the First Captain to get Shot loses the battle.




Other Details :-

  • The Paintball Gun is Long Range, making a Single Trigger reach up to 250 feet.
  • But these Guns have been adjusted to 70 feet, so that no mishap may occur.
  • At a single time, only Ten People can Play the Paintball Adventure.
  • 2 Teams of 5 People each are made, etc.





Paintball Packages :-

  • 50 shots of Paintballs = Rs. 550/Person
  • 100 shots of Paintballs = Rs. 850/Person
  • 200 shots of Paintballs = Rs. 1400/Person.





Archery

For People who are scared of Paint-balling, there is another option at their Disposal.
You can never get Bored at the XPaintball Adventure, as Archery is here to Thrill You!


Archery Board.

You can shoot Arrows from a Bow into a Designated Shooting Spot.


Signing Form.

Archery Packages :-

  • 5 Arrows = Rs. 100
  • 10 Arrows = Rs. 200.


Menu on the Side.

Thirsty or Hungry?
Not a Problem! Food and Drinks are available here.

Weapons of Destruction-The Paintball Guns.

Paintballs.

XPaintball Adventure is at Your Service from 6am to 6pm everyday.

They are open for 9 months in a Year.
July, August and September are the months of Closure for them, due to the Heavy Rainy Season.

Mr. Sudeep Gaur.


Contact Details :-

Websitewww.xpaintballadventure.com

Email IDballpaint83@gmail.com

Phone - +91-7579010404
             +91-9719318360

Address - Below Shivpuri Bridge, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.



You will be Provided with Paintball Suites, Helmets, Eye gear and Jackets. (For Safety Precautions).

If you visit XPaintball Adventure, do not Forget to tell them that you Read about them on Rishikesh Inside!


We at Rishikesh Inside, strongly Urge you to Visit XPaintball Adventure, when in Rishikesh!
Cheers!



For Safety Rules, Check the Photograph below this.

Safety Rules.


Paintball Safety Suits, Jackets and Helmets.