Two tourists stranded mid-air on Udaipur zip-line rescued safely
Jaipur, June 18
A major accident was narrowly averted in Udaipur after two tourists became stranded mid-air during a zip-line ride on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred in the Dudh Talai area along the banks of Lake Pichola, where the tourists were left hanging approximately 70 feet above the ground.
Thanks to the swift response of the on-site rescue team, both tourists were brought to safety within two-and-a-half minutes. A video of the incident has surfaced on social media and is drawing widespread attention.
According to officials, four friends from Gujarat -- Sunil, Alpesh, Rithvik and Sumit -- had travelled to Udaipur on vacation. During their visit, they decided to experience the zip-line ride at Dudh Talai.
The zip line operates between Deendayal Park and Manikyalal Verma Park and stretches approximately 630 metres. Under normal conditions, riders complete the journey in about 45 seconds.
The four friends were sent on the ride in pairs. One pair had nearly reached the endpoint and was around 20 metres away from the destination when weather conditions suddenly deteriorated.
Strong winds reduced their momentum, causing them to stop midway on the cable.
Suspended high above the ground, with traffic moving on the road below, the tourists became alarmed and called for help.
As soon as the situation was reported, the rescue team stationed at the site launched an immediate response.
Equipped with safety gear, team members reached the stranded tourists and safely brought them back to the starting point.
The entire rescue operation was completed in approximately two-and-a-half minutes, preventing what could have become a serious accident.
Zip-line operator Sharad Agarwal said the incident was caused by a sudden change in weather and strong winds.
He stated that a trained rescue team is always present at the site to handle emergencies and that immediate action is taken whenever required.
According to him, all riders are provided with helmets, safety harnesses and other essential protective equipment before the ride begins.
He also noted that regular mock drills are conducted to ensure the rescue team remains prepared for emergency situations.
The zip-line facility at Dudh Talai was launched in October 2025 and has quickly become one of Udaipur's popular adventure attractions.
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of safety protocols and emergency preparedness at adventure tourism sites.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Udaipur is beautiful and zip-lining must be amazing there, but such incidents make me nervous. Kudos to the rescue team for reacting fast—India actually has some well-trained emergency staff, but the public often doesn't know. Also, glad our Gujarat tourists are safe. Hope they didn't lose their appetite for adventure! 😄
This is a classic case of safety protocols working as intended. The rescue team was prepared, and the mock drills paid off. But let's not ignore the bigger picture—our tourism industry needs to invest in better real-time weather monitoring systems. A sudden change in wind shouldn't bring a modern zip-line to a halt. Still, respect to the team for the swift action.
I'm from Gujarat too, and we love adventure trips to Udaipur. This could have been a tragedy, but thank God the rescue team was on the ball. We often complain about Indian tourism, but here's a case where quick thinking saved the day. The local authorities deserve credit for training these rescuers. Maybe next time check weather forecasts before going?
While I'm relieved everyone is safe, I can't help but question the safety standards. If strong winds can stop the ride, shouldn't there be a mechanism to prevent starting it in such conditions? India's adventure tourism is growing fast, but regulations are lagging. The rescue was impressive, but prevention should always be the priority. Let's hope for stricter protocols.
Honestly, I feel for the tourists. Imagine hanging 70 feet above Lake Pichola with
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