Jaipur, Jan 27 : Sport enthusiasts took part in zipping adventure sports started by a USA based company in Jaipur.

Lured by the buoyancy in the Indian tourism sector, the company Flying Fox started its new sport in Neemrana village of Alwar district of the state.

The first of its kind, the sport is called "Zip Tour" where one travels from one top to another top of the hills by sliding on a rope wire with the help of an elevator.

Before starting the tour, a small training session is held. Every participant is given a kit, which comprises safety belts and other equipment.

After the preliminary test of zipping, the tour starts after climbing around 600 meters high hill top. Very popular in US and Canada the sport is receiving overwhelming response from the tourists.

"It is really beautiful here. You get the panoramic view of the whole place. When you step out in the air and go flying in the air that is really amazing," said John, a tourist from U. S.

Richard Macllum, director of the Flying Fox said that adventure tourism is booming in India, which is growing approximately at 40 percent.

"The adventure tourism market is the fastest growing market in the tourism sector in India. Indians are waking to the fact that they want some adventure. They want to get out and do some exciting things," said Richard Macllum, director of the Flying Fox.

Culturally rich and known for forts and monuments, Rajasthan is now becoming famous for adventure sport activities. (ANI)