24th August Pakistan's 'Alton Towers style ride gets 5 star review


Reviews are in and the new Alton Tower's style ride high in the hills of Northern Pakistan has got stunnign reviews from its 1st time riders. The new attraction in the remote region of Battagram, in Pakistan’s northwest, has been named 'Suspense' and it really lived upto its name. Whereas most rides of this type are over in a few minutes, 'Suspense' offered its riders literally hour and hour of adrenaline filled fun. 

Speaking to Grace Under Pressure's very own rollercoaster of a reporter, 1st time rider revealed, "Unlike other theme parks, there was no queue or height restrictions for the ride. We didn't even have to strap ourselves in or anything. It was very laise faire to be honest. I wasn't all that impressed at first but I hadn't realised what the ride involved. In fact the promotional material was very vague. and to be honest I can't read so it didn't really matter."

"So when the first cable snapped I was like 'wow' I didn't expect that. And then when the second cable snapped well that was just amazing. Then the canopy started to sway. It was brilliant. Normally these rides don't live upto the hype but we gor fantastic views, a great sunset, helIcopters, abseiling commandoes and then a final ride ona zip wire. Just mad. I can't wait to do it all again. Inshallah."

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