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Kushma Canyon Swing
One of the world's biggest canyon swings, arcing over the deep Kali Gandaki gorge near Pokhara.
- Address
- Kushma, Parbat, Gandaki Province
The Kushma swing is a giant canyon swing that launches you off a platform over the Kali Gandaki gorge and sends you sweeping in a vast pendulum arc across the canyon. Set at the same dramatic site as the Kushma bungee jump in Parbat, it ranks among the largest swings of its kind in the world and has become a signature Kushma thrill in its own right.
What the ride is like
You start with a steep, free-falling drop — long enough to make your stomach lurch — before the rope catches and converts the plunge into a soaring swing back and forth across the gorge. Where the bungee snaps you up and down, the swing throws you sideways through the canyon, giving a longer, more sweeping sense of flight with the steep walls and the river below filling your vision. Many first-timers actually find the initial drop more intense than the bungee, then love the arc that follows.
Solo, tandem and combos
The swing can be ridden solo or tandem, so nervous jumpers can go with a friend — a popular choice for couples and groups. Operators commonly bundle the swing with the bungee in combo packages, letting you do both over the same gorge on one visit at a better combined price. It sits within Kushma's tight cluster of thrills alongside the record suspension bridges.
Good to know
- Cost: Cheaper than the bungee; combos with the bungee jump offer the best value.
- Health: Weight and age limits apply; declare heart, back or neck conditions.
- Timing: Mornings are calmest; book ahead in autumn and spring peak season.
- Cash: Carry rupees, as card payment can be limited on site.
How to visit
The swing is reached on the same trip as the bungee, a scenic drive west of Pokhara; see how to get to Kushma and where to stay in Kushma. For the full menu of thrills here, see adventure activities in Kushma and Nepal's wider adventure activities. It belongs on any list of the top things to do in Kushma.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kushma swing?+
The Kushma swing is a giant canyon swing that drops you off a platform over the Kali Gandaki gorge, then arcs you in a long pendulum across the canyon. It is one of the largest swings of its kind in the world and a popular alternative to the bungee.
Is the swing scarier than the bungee?+
Many find the swing more intense at first because the free-fall before the rope catches is long, but the arc that follows is exhilarating rather than jarring. The bungee has a sharper rebound; the swing gives a sweeping ride across the gorge.
Can you do the swing in tandem?+
Yes. Operators usually allow tandem swings so two people can ride together, which many nervous first-timers prefer. Solo and tandem options are offered, often as part of combo packages with the bungee.
Where is the Kushma swing?+
It is at the same gorge complex as the Kushma bungee in Parbat district, a few hours' drive west of Pokhara on the Baglung highway. The swing and bungee platforms are set over the Kali Gandaki canyon.
