In Jim Corbett National Park, which is well-known for its animals and untamed landscape, rappelling is a very common pastime. This sport is using a fixed rope to ascend and then descend a mountainside in a controlled fashion. There are many options for rappelling because the terrain is full of irregular rocky formations.
A fun and daring exercise that is appropriate for both adults and children, rappelling is especially enjoyable for people with strong upper bodies! Those who are uncomfortable with the thought of rappelling down a mountain might choose wall rappelling, which is essentially a man-made structure. With all the required safety gear and under the guidance of a qualified teacher, it is carried out.
Rappelling is a specialised climbing method that involves sliding down a fixed rope in a controlled manner from mountains and cliffs. Artificial anchors, such as cams, pitons, and bolts, or natural anchors, such as trees and rocks, are used to secure the climbing rope to a cliff. The rope is typically linked to another climbing rope or doubled with the midpoint at the anchors. The climber then employs an abseil equipment, which controls his descent by using the friction of the rope as he practically slides down the fixed rope to a ledge or the base of the cliff.
Timings : 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration : More than 15 minutes depending on whether it is a rappelling wall or a mountain
Cost : Upwards of INR 200 depending on the service chosen
Suitable Age Group : Above the age of 5 (Rappelling wall), Above the age of 15 (Mountain rappelling)
Location : Bhikuli Road (Rappelling wall)
Wall Height : Approximately 35 feet
How to Book : Bookings can be done online through the websites of companies providing said services