If you are up for adventure, head to Wave International on NH-33, 12km from Jamshedpur.
For, Odyssey Wonders, an adventure tourism company started by XLRI alumnus Shadab Akhter along with his partner Jagdeep Singh Bhatia has introduced go-kart racing tracks, laser tag arenas and all terrain vehicles (ATV) at the resort on NH-33.
The facilities have come up on an area of around 1lakhsqft.
"We opened these facilities on June 19. Already, we have had 100 visitors and they are liking it because the steel city did not have such avenues until now. Go-kart racing and laser tagging are new concepts in the steel city. Sports enthusiasts can also try driving the ATVs," said Shadab Akhter, owner of Odyssey Wonders.
Go-karting is riding a small four-wheeled vehicle, while the ATVs are vehicles that handle a wide variety of terrains. An ATV trail has not been developed yet but Akhter said it would come up soon.
Laser tag is a tag game played with lasers. Infrared-sensitive targets are worn by players, four in each team, and are targeted by the players of the opponent team. The players shoot their opponents with laser lights, which when comes in contact turns the jacket white. The idea is to score as many points as possible to win the game that continues for 15 minutes. "The go kart vehicles and ATVs are all Indian-made with Honda engines. We are working on developing an ATV trail so that visitors can experience driving them," Akhter said.
People will be given proper instructions before they go for go-karting or ride the ATVs. They will also be made to sign an indemnity bond that says if anything happens to a person while trying out adventure games, the company will neither be responsible for it nor pay any damages.
So, how much will it cost?
For laser tagging, two players will pay Rs 500 in all for 15 minutes. Go-karting and riding ATVs will set one back by Rs 300, for 10 and 15 minutes, respectively.
Those who have tried out the adventure games at Wave International are excited.
"We needs such hangouts. I loved the laser tagging as it gives you a feeling of being in a war zone. It is better than paintball. You try to shoot the other team members and gain points. Great fun," said Abhay Maurya, an RJ who lives in Adityapur.
Raja Singh, director of Wave International on whose property the facilities have come up, said he was sure this would become one of the favourite hangout spots for adventure junkies on weekends.
