Gangtok, March 3 -- In a major boost to adventure tourism, Sikkim is set to launch its first-ever bungee jumping facility at the iconic Shingshore Bridge in the 03-Maneybung-Dentam Constituency. The site has been officially approved following a detailed inspection led by Sudesh Kumar Limboo, Hon'ble MLA of Dentam Constituency and Advisor to the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, along with a team of bungee jumping experts from Nepal.

This initiative will position Sikkim as a leading adventure tourism destination, making it the second location in Northeast India to offer bungee jumping. To ensure safety and feasibility, a trial jump is scheduled to take place during the National-Level Homestay Conference in Uttarey from March 22 to 24...