Flying Fox in Jodhpur is arguably the most memorable way to experience the Mehrangarh Fort, a key attraction of the blue city. A stunning way to admire the stunning art, architecture, and colors of the city, Flying Fox in Jodhpur is a sport especially for all the adrenaline junkies that visit this historic city. A well-organised setup of six zip lines, this tour covers the walls, the bastions and the lakes of the fort, spanning an estimated time of two hours. Not only is it the best activity to get your heart racing, participants are also treated to a unique breathtaking collection of views of the picturesque city and the majestic fort.
For those apprehensive about adventure sports, the Flying Fox Asia takes utmost care in installing equipment with supreme standards of safety. The activity was started in 2010 and has had over 50,000 satisfied participants. The organisation also makes arrangements for the differently abled. Rajasthan Special Interest The activity, however, is only open for participants above 10 years of age.
The activity begins with a short walk up the fort, followed by a safety brief and practice session before the actual zip lining begins. There are a total of six zip line over which the activity is conducted, each of which covers a different area. The six zip lines are Chokelao Challenge, Ranisar Rollercoaster, Chhota Wallah, Jai Jodha, Rajputs’ Revenge and The Magnificent Marwar, each an exhilarating experience by itself Flying Fox in Jodhpur.
The arrangements are located at Chokelao Garden in Jodhpur Tour Packages and offers an aerial experience of the city with its six different length zip lines that stretch up to 300 meters. The various Ziplines at Flying Fox are:
- Chhota Wallah, 70 meters long
- The Chokelao Challenge, 115 meters long
- Rajput’s Revenge, 160 meters long
- Ranisar Rollercoaster, 170 meters long
- Jai Jodha, 270 meters long and
- The Magnificent Marwar, 300 meters long
Why is Jodhpur called the Blue City?
Jodhpur, which was founded in 1459, is called the Blue City because most of the houses in Jodhpur’s old city are painted blue. Why are the houses in Jodhpur painted blue? They are painted blue because the blue paint helps keep the houses cool in the summer heat.
The absolute best place to see the view of the blue city is from the Mehrangarh Fort’s battlements around Chokelao Garden, so the start of the zipline and the first and second ziplines are really the best viewpoints in the whole city.
When to visit Jodhpur Flying Fox
As the summers tend to be very hot in this desert periphery township of Jodhpur the ideal time to visit the Flying Fox city is during the months of At May. The hot summer months of June and July should be avoided to safeguard from the extreme heat conditions. The various zip lines of the Flying fox have different timings and one has to confirm the availability beforehand. The tours begin every hour from ten thirty onwards and there is a special tour at five o’ clock as well.
How to Get to the Jodhpur Flying Fox
Jodhpur is well connected by road, railways and air. The Jodhpur airport is well connected with most of the major cities of the country and is quite near to the city. There is excellent connectivity by train as well because the Jodhpur Railway terminus is an old junction that connects the city to most of the cities of Rajasthan and the country. The road connectivity provides for a well laid out state and private bus transportation service that is quite frequent and efficient.
