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:: Skiing/Snowboarding: 13 kms north of Manali stretch vast open spaces and some of the finest ski slopes in the state. Surrounding this fine ski area are majestic snow clad mountains their lower slopes carpeted with stately Pine, Fir and Deodar trees. In this serene white wonderland, Monarch World Wide Adventure organizes ski packages for both the novice and the expert. All packages are economical and conducted by expert, professionally trained skiers and other support staff. In summer you can still ski further north where the 13,050 ft high Rohtang Pass straddles the Pir Panjal mountain ranges. Here more ski slopes with our Instructors give you great moments of skiing. Info@monarchtour-travels.com :: White Water Rafting: There's nothing more exciting that the thrill of rafting the rapids on a foaming mountain river. The Western Himalayas offer some of the finest stretches of white water in the world. Swirling and bumping, in the roaring waters as lush green hillsides or hi-altitude desert landscapes flash by is a once in a lifetime experience. Our associates have hi-quality rafts and experienced trained captain and crew whose prime concern is your safety at all times while instructing you into the finer aspects of river running. Monarch Worldwide Adventures in association with experts offer rafting trips down the Rivers' Beas, Sutlej, Ganga and the Zanskar. We can organize daily trips or longer expeditions down these mighty rivers. :: Paragliding: The Western Himalayas have numerous sites for exciting paragliding opportunities. There's good paragliding in the mountains around Manali. Two excellent sites nearby offer great opportunities for paragliding. Hallan lies 21Kms south of Manali and Solang valley, 13 Kms north. Both these places afford panoramic views of the valley and the surrounding mountains and have excellent take off points. Here expert instructors initiate enthusiasts into the finer aspects of paragliding using the latest imported Para gliders. And Monarch in association with the finest trained pilots makes sure you enjoy a safe and exciting flight. Together we can explore other great sites. Just tell us when you'd like to come and the time you have and we'll arrange great paragliding moments for you. :: Angling: The British introduced brown and rainbow trout - the hardy mountain river game fish- into Himalayan Rivers in the early 20th century. Ever since, the rivers and streams around Manali have been giving the avid angler an unforgettable fishing experience. Both rainbow and brown trout give the angler an exciting time as once hooked they race their way up and down the streams battling to get away. In the vicinity of Manali the beats with the most promise and the finest stretches include the rivers of Sainj, Tirthan, Parvati and of course the Beas. :: Rock Climbing & Rappelling: The surrounding hillsides of Manali offer numerous rock faces for exciting rock climbing and rappelling. Rocks with steep inclines exist both north and south of the town, and are easily accessible. Further north there are more challenging rock climbing areas in neighbouring Spiti. Monarch Adventures provides all professional equipments including waterproof high quality ropes, reliable carabineers, rock climbing shoes, protective magnesium powder for easier climbing, strong belts etc. So join us and share the thrill of conquering sheer rock faces that challenge your balance and dexterity and leave you with great feelings of achieving the difficult. :: Mountain Cycling & Biking: The thrill of down hill mountain cycling has to be experienced to really get the feel of the magnificent landscape and the pure mountain air. Monarch can organise top of the line mountain bikes with durable suspensions and high grip tires that can take on any kind of terrain. These bikes are subject to regular checks by our team of well-trained cycle mechanics to ensure dependability. Our knowledgeable mountain guides accompany you to revel you with local legends and show you out of the way places in the mountains around Manali. These rides are luggage free as only essentials like mineral water and first-aid supplies go along. All you need is a light jacket and sturdy shoes. Monarch Worldwide Adventures offers short and long distance cycling packages. These range from one day to an entire cycling safari that can extend to almost a week or more. For the longer Cycling trips we offer support transport and camp staff to make your exploration a comfortable and memorable one. Just call us or drop in at our office to find out more of our camping packages and costs. info@monarchtour-travels.com