To attract a large number of travelers, the Goa Tourist Development Corporation has come up with a thrilling adventure, that is, Bungee Jumping at the Mayem Lake. By collaborating with Jumpin Heights, which is a bungee-jumping company in India, the safety measures are well taken care of.
This activity can be enjoyed
at the Mayem Lake in North Goa, where you will be leaped from an altitude of 55
meters above the edge of the lake. This is as high as a 15-floor building and a
perfect sport for adventure lovers. The Jumpin Heights crew is well-trained to
ensure the safety of the jumpers. This adventure is open to children older than
15 and adults under 40. You will not be permitted to take the jump, in case you
are suffering from certain medical problems like epilepsy, osteoporosis or any
other ailment, which can be a barrier.
What is the cost?
The jump is absolutely worth
the price, that is INR 4,200 per head inclusive of taxes. It takes around 2 to
5 minutes to do this activity. Before you plan to jump, inform the team about
your health conditions.
Best time to do Bungee Jumping
in Goa
Bungee Jumping run whole year
in Goa. Still, after October till May is the best time for Bungee Jumping. This
sport doesn’t have a specific reason as you can do it at any time of the year.
Just don’t choose a rainy day as the activity is shut down at that time to
ensure the safety of the jumpers.
Things to keep in mind before
planning to jump
If you are an adventure
junkie, bungee jumpee is a sport for you. But, make sure that, you have checked
the pre-requisites of the sport. Take up the sport only if you are physically
fit, otherwise it could pose severe risks. This sport should be avoided, if you
are suffering from low or high blood pressure, heart problems, anxiety, asthma,
or have any recent fractures. Evidently, pregnant women are also not allowed
from being a part of this activity as this can be a risk for them. Before
experiencing Bungee Jumping, you will have to sign a consent. So, make sure to
inform about your ailments to the instructors, as they can assist you the best.
How to do the bookings?
To keep away the last-minute
hassle, online booking is the new trend. Seemingly, there are several online
and offline platforms, where the bookings could be done. To avoid the long
queues on the day of the jump, make sure that you make an advance booking. The
payment can be made using internet banking, debit cards, or even cash. As different
companies offer different prices, will suggest you to choose the best package
for yourself.
What to wear for jump?
Wearing comfortable clothes is
always advisable, be it bungee jumping in Goa or any other sports. You can wear
a comfortable T-Shirt along with pants or shorts, according to your preference.
Keep in mind that, you can wear comfortable footwear or you can witness the
sport barefoot if you wish. The footwear you wear should not be loose, but
rather secure and should give you a good grip. You should avoid wearing heels.
Location Details
Location: Mayem Lake, Bicholim
Taluka, North Goa District, Goa, 403504
Operating Hours: 9:30
am to 4:30 am (Closed on Tuesday)
How to
reach the jumping point: It’s an easy task to reach the jumping point.
It is just 49 minutes journey from Panjim. Even, the local transport and
private taxis are readily available and affordable.
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