🚀 1 Km Cable Fly | 140 Km/h Top Speed
Flying Fox in Rishikesh
Fly horizontal like Superman over 1 km mountain valley in Mohanchatti at extreme high speeds.
Experience Asia's longest and fastest high-wire cable flight with Flying Fox in Rishikesh! Located at Mohanchatti (25 km from Tapovan), you are harnessed horizontally facing down like Superman. Released from a 120-meter high launch tower, you accelerate down a 1 km steel cable reaching exhilarating top speeds of 140 km/h over the Hyule river canyon. Designed under New Zealand safety standards, you can fly solo or tandem alongside your friends.
Technical Specs & Flying Standards
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1,000 Meters
1 Km Cable Span
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140 Km/h
Maximum Flight Speed
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35 to 130 kg
Rider Weight Limit
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NZ Standards
Technical Safety Standards
Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ Included
- 1 km Flying Fox cable flight ticket
- Full-body flight harness & safety helmet
- Safety briefing by certified jump masters
- Mechanized winch return haul back to deck
❌ Excluded
- GoPro HD flight video (optional ₹750 add-on)
- Transport to Mohanchatti platform
- Personal food & beverages
Flying Fox Options & Prices
Standardized 8-Step Flying Fox Walkthrough
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Step 1: Arrival & Registration at Mohanchatti — Report to Mohanchatti adventure zone. Check in voucher and photo ID.
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Step 2: Digital Weight & Age Verification — Weight check (35 kg to 130 kg max) and safety declaration sign-off.
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Step 3: Horizontal Harness Fitting — Jump marshals fit specialized horizontal Superman harness, safety helmet, and carabiners.
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Step 4: Flight Safety Briefing & Tandem Hookup — Safety master explains flight posture, wind resistance, and hooks pulley to steel cable.
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Step 5: Release Trigger from 120m Launch Tower — Release mechanism triggers! Drop into air facing downward over the valley gorge.
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Step 6: 140 Km/h Flight Across 1 Km Cable — Fly 1,000 meters across the valley at speeds up to 140 km/h with river rushing below.
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Step 7: Automated Cable Deceleration & Winch Haul Back — Gravity brake decelerates rider near valley end; motorized winch hauls you back to launch deck.
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Step 8: Unharnessing & HD Video Handover — Unclip from harness, collect flight certificate and optional video souvenir.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Flying Fox activity in Rishikesh?
Flying Fox is a high-speed cable fly adventure where you lie horizontally in a harness attached to a steel cable, flying face-first at 140 km/h across a 1 km mountain valley.
What is the length and speed of Flying Fox in Rishikesh?
It spans 1 km (1,000 meters) across the Hyule river valley at a height of 120 meters, reaching speeds up to 140 km/h.
What is the cost of Flying Fox in Rishikesh?
Tandem/Trio Flying Fox costs ₹3,000 per person. Solo Flying Fox flight costs ₹3,500 per person.
What is the difference between Zipline and Flying Fox?
In ziplining, you sit upright in a harness sliding at ~50 km/h. In Flying Fox, you lie horizontal like Superman facing down, reaching speeds up to 140 km/h over a 1 km distance.
Where is the Flying Fox platform located?
The launch tower is located at Mohanchatti, 25 km from Tapovan, Rishikesh.
What are the age and weight limits for Flying Fox?
Minimum age is 12 years. Minimum weight is 35 kg and maximum combined cable weight is 130 kg.
Can friends or couples do Flying Fox together?
Yes! Tandem (2 people) or Trio (3 people) flying options allow friends and couples to fly side-by-side attached to the same pulley frame.
Is Flying Fox safe?
Extremely safe. Operating under New Zealand safety standards with dual redundant steel cables and EN 12277 certified full-body harness systems.
Is GoPro video recording available?
Yes, high-definition action camera footage recorded during your flight is available for purchase at the photo counter.
What clothing should I wear for Flying Fox?
Wear tight-fitting athletic clothes or jeans and sports shoes. Loose items, jewelry, and spectacles must be secured.
Can non-swimmers do Flying Fox?
Yes! Flying Fox takes place high in the air above the valley floor, so swimming ability is not required.
Is transport provided from Tapovan to Mohanchatti?
Glacier Tours provides optional round-trip AC bus/cab pickup from Laxman Jhula / Tapovan to Mohanchatti.
What happens after the flight finishes at the bottom of the valley?
A mechanized recovery winch hauls you smoothly back up to the launch tower deck.
Can Flying Fox be combined with Bungee Jumping?
Yes! Combo passes for Bungee Jump + Flying Fox + Giant Swing are available at discounted rates from ₹6,800.
How do I book a slot for Flying Fox?
Book online or via WhatsApp (+91 90456 64005) to confirm your time slot at Mohanchatti deck.