KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Adventure lovers can experience a stunning view of Nuwakot Durbar area, green hills, and beautiful villages with zipline ride from New Year 2018. 

The second extreme zipline ride of the country, located near the Kathmandu Valley, is all set to begin from January 1, 2018 for public, the construction company said. 

Construction works for Nuwakot zipline had began in May 2017 at the historic Nuwakot Durbar area. 
Sanib Rai, one of the promoters of the construction company Durbar Adventure Zipline Pvt Ltd, said: “We are targeting the occasion of New Year for the opening of the project.” 

According to Rai, works of installing towers and connecting cables required for the zipline ride has been completed. 

More than half of the construction of restaurants, swimming pool and other infrastructures has also been completed till now. 

After receiving approval from Department of Tourism (DoT) the construction of Nuwakot zipline had begun with joint investment of the company and locals of Nuwakot Durbar area. 

“As Nepali youths were being attracted toward such adventurous activities in recent years, we hope that the zipline near Kathmandu will receive positive feedback,” Rai told Republica. “On the other hand, this project would be a good option for foreign tourists who love adventure.”

He further said that the company expecting to attract a good number of Chinese tourists after the construction of Kathmandu-Rasuwagadhi Highway. 

The zipline will be 1.2 kilometers long with a vertical drop of 138 meters and maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour.

 
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