Wheelchair user completes historic bungee jump in Nepal

December 22, 2025

Deepa Devkota, a disability rights activist from Nepal's Sindhuli District who lives with spina bifida, made history by becoming the first Nepali woman with a disability to complete a wheelchair bungee jump from a 160-meter height at Bhotekoshi River. She accomplished this feat on her birthday, December 16, 2025, at Nepal's first bungee jumping site, which is popular among adventure enthusiasts worldwide. Devkota dedicated her achievement to her parents, who faced social stigma for raising a child with a disability, and expressed hope that her accomplishment would inspire others with disabilities to pursue their goals.

Who is affected

Deepa Devkota (disability rights activist living with spina bifida)
People living with disabilities in Nepal and beyond (as potential inspiration)
Devkota's parents (who faced social discrimination and stigma)
Dilip Sapkota and Shishir Dahal (who also completed wheelchair bungee jumps in December 2025)
National Federation of the Disabled – Nepal (NFDN)

What action is being taken

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Why it matters

This achievement demonstrates that people with disabilities can participate in extreme adventure sports and activities when given opportunities and support. It challenges societal perceptions about disability as a limitation and provides inspiration for others living with disabilities to pursue their ambitions. The accomplishment also highlights the ongoing issues of social discrimination and stigma faced by families raising children with disabilities in Nepal, while showing how proper support and encouragement can enable individuals to achieve remarkable goals regardless of physical challenges.

What's next

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