Tourists having fun with rides in kayaks and round boat on the water physique in Kambalakonda Eco Tourism Park in Visakhapatnam.
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Zipline at Borra Caves
People having fun with a journey of the brand new zipline at Borra Caves to the opposite facet of the hill, close to Visakhapatnam.
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Enjoy the sprawling view of the Eastern Ghats over a zipline launched lately by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation in affiliation with Adventure Zone at Borra Caves. With its lush canopies, it’s a haven for these searching for a rush of adrenaline amidst Nature’s embrace.
The 600 metre-long zipline connects Borra Caves to the opposite facet of the hill at Kothaguda village, providing a mesmerising view of the Eastern Ghats. Visitors harness up, hovering by the skies, suspended by cables alongside their means down as they traverse the scenic landscapes. The rush of wintry breeze and the panoramic vistas mix to create an adrenaline rush.
Ensuring security stays paramount in the newly-added attraction at Borra Caves, Jestin Joseph of Adventure Zone says: “We have rigorous safety protocols, regular equipment checks and a trained staff of 21 members in place. The load bearing capacity of the main rope is eight tonnes and the breaking load is 13 tonnes. The zipline lanyard has a load bearing capacity of 18 tonnes. We allow up to a body weight of 115 kilograms at the zipline.” The place to begin is situated at a peak of 38 ft above floor degree.
The zipline has been arrange at a price of ₹65 lakh with funding from Capt. Richard Borthwick, a associate in Adventure Zone. Jestin, who has been into adventure sports activities for over twenty years, says that the zipline has been drawing over 400 folks through the weekends.
Open from 9.30am to 6pm and prices ₹500 per head.
Kambalakonda Eco Tourism Park
People having fun with Burma bridge and zipline on the adventure sports activities zone in Kambalakonda Eco Tourism Park.
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Experience the thrill of driving a basket boat in Vietnamese type at Kambalakonda Eco Tourism Park whereas soaking in the winter morning solar amid the rolling inexperienced hills of the sanctuary.
Two round boats have been lately launched on the Adventure Zone run by Live-in Adventures in affiliation with the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. The boats are designed in a spherical basket form, much like those common in Vietnam. Unlike different boats, their spherical form makes them spin. Made of fibre, these boats could be managed by waving an oar again and forth in an arc-like movement.
“The round shape gives the boats buoyancy in water. It’s a great tourist attraction in Vietnam. We wanted to bring a similar experience here with a customised fibre basket boat,” says B Satyanarayana Naidu of Livein Adventures. Originally designed for fishing in shallow waters in Vietnam, the round form allowed fishermen to simply transfer around and gather fish from their nets.
Additionally, the boating space has 10 double kayaks, two single kayaks, two household boats and one life guard boat.
With the climate being conducive and the onset of the picnic season, the adventure zone has been buzzing with actions. Burma bridge, zipline, trampoline, spider web and tyre stroll are a few of the common actions. The evergreen, deciduous forest of Kambalakonda helps all kinds of flora and fauna and has been below the management of the AP Forest Department since 1970. In 2002, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF), following which the Kambalakonda Eco Tourism Park was developed. Treks and bird-watching walks are periodically carried out.
The boating is open from 9am to 4pm and prices ₹200 per head.
Go Karting at Port Stadium
Enthusiasts racing on the new Go Karting racetrack at Vishwanadh Sports Academy, Port Stadium, in Visakhapatnam.
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The air buzzes with pleasure. The climate is ideal for a great set of laps as engines rev with racers throttling the pedals. The lights flash from crimson to inexperienced, and the race begins. Navigating sharp corners, the drivers swerve and make sensible overtakes whereas a number of trundle alongside the best way to seek out their rhythm again. At the top of the ultimate lap, the flag waves and we’ve got a winner!
This is simply one other day at Viskahapatnam’s new go-karting racetrack at Vishwanadh Sports Academy, Port Stadium. Opened lately, it provides the lovers a style of velocity and competitors in a managed atmosphere.
The racing monitor is 350 metres lengthy, designed to fulfill the requirements set by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). “From the track dimensions and turning radius to pit stops, designated start and finish lanes and strategically placed protective barriers have all been designed according to the rules and standards of FMSCI,” says Narendra Kumar of Vishwanadh Sports Academy. The Go Karting enviornment consists of lap timers and responsive hydraulic brakes. Recently, VSC hosted the GoKarting Influencers Championship, setting the stage for high-octane competitors and fostering a way of camaraderie amongst contributors.
The Go-Karting enviornment is open from 10am to 11pm every single day and prices from ₹190 (youngsters) to ₹390 (adults) per head for six laps.
