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Scaling the Himalayas is the ultimate challenge of any climber. Thousands come every year, hoping to turn to reality their long- cherished dream of looking down at the world from atop its lofty peaks. We at Star Adventure provide ground support to these climbing expeditions.

The lure of Himalayas is irresistible for the mountaineers, as the Himalayas are the greatest range of mountains on earth, their beauty, vastness, fascination and mystery will always have an everlasting appeal for those who venture in this region.

The Himalayas, by humbling those that come to them with its magnitude and power, gratifying them with its splendour and beauty, testing their determination by glaciers and peaks, defying their spirit with their inviolate mysteries-enables man to acquire the qualities which only danger and nature in the raw can sharpen. Mountaineering accentuates and exercises the quality of self-reliance, leadership and discipline amongst adventure sports lovers.

Mountaineering In Ladakh, J&K:
The Suru and Zanskar valleys provide some of the more spectacular and difficult climbing in Ladakh. The Nun Kun Massif is one of the most frequent climbing areas of the region and is booked out for months ahead, sometimes years, by climbing expeditions. The approach to the twin peaks is from the Kargil-Padum Road, about 70-km south of Kargil. The main approach is either from Tangole or Gulmadong. Some expeditions have also approached from Parkutse along the Kangri Glacier. To reach the base camp for Kun it is for the climbers necessary to cross the Suru River.

Pir Panjal mountaineering range is situated south of the Himalayas. The vale of Kashmir is sandwiched between the Pir Panjals and the Himalayas. Similarly the Lahaul valley, north of Manali and south of Ladakh, is sandwiched between the two ranges

At Star Adventure we offer Ganga and Bias river rafting in a varity of choices in expeditions down the Ganga, Bias and its tributaries. Our raft range from large powered raft to the much smaller paddle raft.

Tour Highlights

The rafting camp, is located on the Rishikesh - Devprayag road within 5-6 hours driving time from Delhi on the banks of the river Ganga, on a sandy river beach and a portion of riverside forest. An excellent getaway from city stress - the tented river camp offers you a real outdoor experience with white water rafting at its very best, camp games, solitude, kayaking, abseiling, good food and new found friends. Accommodation in twin bedded tents. You will be surprised at the quality and variety the cook offers. This trip is an outdoor wilderness experience in a league of its own.

Our guides are skilled professionals experienced in all aspects of whitewater rafting and able to deal competently with all types of circumstances. They will handle your trip with confidence and assurance from the moment you embark until journey's end - you can put your trust in them. All our guides are fully trained in Wilderness First Aid and each one will go that extra step to ensure you enjoy your rafting experience in safety and comfort. They'll be pleased to answer your questions about sights and places along the river, so count on them to add that extra personal touch to your adventure.

Trans Himalayan Jeep safaris gives you the opportunity to safari across the remote Kinnaur, Spiti & lahaul valleys & ending in Ladakh, one of the highest regions of the world…..& referred as "The Little Tibet" . This cold desert with stark mountains comes alive with Buddhist chants, lively mask dances and village fairs.

Trans-Himalayan Jeep Safari Best Time: July-September Duration: 22 Days Trans Himalayan Jeep safaris gives you the opportunity to safari across the remote Kinnaur, Spiti & lahaul valleys & ending in Ladakh, one of the highest regions of the world…..& referred as "The Little Tibet" . This cold desert with stark mountains comes alive with Buddhist chants, lively mask dances and village fairs.

Paragliding is alternative analogue to figure skating in aloft, executing in three-dimensional puzzle in spite of terrestrial gravity. All this indicated qualities make paragliding an amazing entertainment for the spectators, it’s a perfect subject for travel films and photographs.

The awesome height and spread of the snow clad mountains, with the added advantage of powdered snow are tempting enough to magnetize the adventurous spirits of the avid skier, providing all the thrill and excitement attached to the game. Realizing the immense prospect for tourism, India has developed some of the most modern and also the resonable ski resorts in the whole world.

Skiing Sites In The Himalayas

Skiing in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir:
In winter, Gulmarg acquires a new persona - that of the country's premier skiing resorts. Skiing, to many who watch it on TV, seems like a very elitist sport, requiring a high level of training and expensive equipment. They are surprised, when they visit Gulmarg for a day's expedition to see the snow, that others with the same level of physical fitness and training are skiing down slopes.

Gulmarg is the ultimate beginner's skiing resort. One doesn't requite a heavy woolen wardrobe - slacks or a Salwar Kameez will do fine. In Gulmarg one will also be able to drift to one of the many Ski shops and hire skis, sticks and goggles. Just find yourself a ski instructor and set off down a slope.

Neither does one need to exert oneself climbing up slopes. The gentlest slope of 200m is linked with a ski lift, which helps one to go up. When one graduates to intermediate level - which will happen after the first few days of practice, there are other slopes, longer and steeper, which are connected by chair lift. The longest ski run in Gulmarg is provided by the Gondola cable car, which allows a ski run of 2,213m.

Experience the thrill of rock climbing in India's premiere mountain playground - the Himalayas. We at Star Adventure offer a range of rock climbing programs which are fully customizable to your needs and schedule. Rock climbing programs generally run from mid-May thru to the end of September as conditions permit.

Whether you are new to rock climbing or want to take your skills to the next level, we have a program for you. Spend the day learning movement at a local crag, building anchors, learning rock rescue skills or simply enjoy a guided ascent of a multipitch classic.

Rock Climbing Experience
The perfect opportunity to try rock climbing for the first time! Under the supervision of our guides, you will learn:

• Rock climbing safety and risk management
• Use and care of personal rock climbing equipment
• Overview of basic rock climbing systems
• Belaying techniques
• Movement techniques
• Rock Climbing In Himachal Pradesh
• The rafting trip can be started off from the options available on the Indus River and its major tributaries. The best stretch for professionally guided runs in white water is on the Indus between Spituk and Saspol. Beyond Saspol, the river becomes difficult and running it requires technically skilled participants and careful organization.

The Mountaineering Institute has branches at Dharamshala, Bharmour, Narkanda and Jispa, where training on the rocks is imparted. Those who do not have the time or opportunity can learn it from the books.

Rock Climbing In Uttaranchal:
Gangotri in the Garhwal Himalayas too sees excellent high altitude rock climbing but one should always try out the rocking expedition in the summer and autumn months. Rock climbing courses in Uttaranchal are conducted at George Everest House in Mussoorie, Buranskhanda near Dhanaulti, Phoolchatti near Rishikesh. Star Adventure provides trained instructors, complete climbing equipment with transport, TRH / camping, catering and first aid.

Once the balloon fills with enough hot air, it takes to the skies. From then on, it is the wind which decides where the balloon goes. Altitude is controlled by adding more or less hot air to the envelope and in this way, air currents can be ridden to reach a desired destination.
Usually flights begin shortly after dawn, when winds are their calmest. Once the balloon is full and all systems double checked, the lines are let loose and the passenger basket is carried up over the morning fog and into the sun-lit skies. The balloon will float at about 1,200 to 1,500 m above the Valley, which will bring passengers close to 3,000 mts! From this altitude, the entire Himalayan range will be in sight -360 degrees of visibility is what the balloon in the air offers, as well as fantastic downward views of the Valley itself.