World’s longest, tallest ‘Megatroll’ comes into operation

KATHMANDU: World’s tallest and longest ‘Megatroll’ has come into operation at ‘The Cliff’ located in Kushma.

The Megatroll is 225 metres tall and 1,228 metres long. The Cliff is becoming the major destination for adventure tourism.

One can enjoy the ride in megatroll from its tower located at The Cliff premises, Balewa, to the tower located below Kushma bazaar. It can accommodate up to three persons at a time. The riders can also enjoy solo ride or with partners, said Chairperson of The Cliff, Raju Karki.

Normally, the speed of megatroll is 140 kilometres per hour. However, it could be increased. It takes seven minutes to 12 minutes to cross the distance.

Karki mentioned that Rs 40 million has been invested for the operation of the megatroll. The construction of the megatroll had started one year ago and it has commercially come into operation from Thursday. The test of the megatroll was conducted successfully two weeks ago.

“One can enjoy megatroll ride experiencing the view of Kaligandaki River. We are happy to launch another adventurous sport for tourists. We have expected it would play further contribute to the socio-economic development along with tourism,” he shared.

The fare for solo ride of megatroll has been fixed at Rs 4,000 while it is 9,500 for three persons in a group.

Different structures including adventurous swimming pool are also under construction, added Chair Karki.

The number of tourists visiting the area has increased remarkably after blacktopping of Kaligandaki corridor and Mid-Hill highway.