Giant Swing vs Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh: Which One Should You Try First?

Standing on the 83-meter fixed cantilever bridge over the Hyul river valley in Mohan Chatti, adventure lovers face a tough choice: Bungee Jumping or Giant Swing? Both activities share the same cantilever platform height but deliver entirely distinct physical sensations.

1. Bungee Jumping: The Head-First Freefall

Bungee jumping involves diving head-first into open space with elastic cords attached to your ankles and a backup chest harness. You experience 3.5 seconds of pure zero-gravity freefall followed by smooth elastic rebounds.

2. Giant Swing: The High-Speed Arc

With the Giant Swing, you are fitted with a full-body harness and attached to static steel ropes. After a 3-2-1 release, you freefall before being pulled into a massive 180-degree giant pendulum arc at speeds over 120 km/h. Because you jump feet-first, many find the Giant Swing mentally easier to initiate than a head-first bungee dive.

Which One Should You Choose?

• Choose Bungee Jumping if: You want the ultimate bucket-list adrenaline rush and true zero-gravity freefall.
• Choose Giant Swing if: You want high speed, tandem jumping with a friend, or prefer a feet-first jump.
• Pro Tip: Book the Bungee + Giant Swing Combo Pass to experience both and save up to ₹1,900!