BALOONING IN HIMALAYAS

Adventure activities.

Like a child's fantasy come true, giant balloons billow out 
their folds and rise in the sky in colourful parade as 
balloonist suspended in wicker baskets sitting gracefully 
over the ground in their hot air balloons a la Phileas fogg-
----

the hero of round the world in 80 days.The average basket 
can carry 2 or 3 person, but 10 can travel depending on the 
size of the balloon, when alone  balloonist can rise to 
heights of 800 feet while those in ground may go up to 
heights between 200& 500 feets. 

The balloon club of India is located at New Delhi's 
Safdarjung Airport and has 3 balloons and 50 members. Began 
in 1970 the club has successfully  organized  international 
Balloon competition and holds a balloon festival every 
November and attracts participants from all over the world. 

WHITE WATER RAFTING----
While water rafting came in India in 1984 when the Indian 
River Runner's Association organised the Indo US Uttar 
Ganges expenditure. 

                               The term white water is 
derived from the white foam that is thrown up due to the 
increase of water flow over the river's descending story 
bed. The river is tricky of times and various boats are 
used for different kinds of  waters. Kayaks (the k series 
for placid water and the white water kayaks for turbulent 
and rough waters) canoes (open from the top with paddler 
kneels) and rafts made of inflatable material with 6 
independent  isolated chambers to insure safety. Strength 
and stamina are of prime importance because participants 
encounter currents which at times exceed 100km hour. 

BIKING THROUGH HIMALAYA-------

Prices an application. 
Children may participate.
Difficulty level--- intermediate ,
Departures----- May, July, September, october.