WELCOME TO OUTWARD BOUND

We help you defy your self-imposed limitations through learning and adventures in the wilderness. We challenge you to never give up, to change your perspective, and to learn the most important lesson: to believe in yourself.

We do this by partnering with schools, colleges, employers and youth groups. Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced to create adventures that have impact and are trained to support each participant to build on their strengths.
“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.
- Old jungle saying
Outward Bound is an international network of schools and the world’s leading provider of experiential learning programs in the wilderness.

​The concept  was founded by the German educator Kurt Hahn over 75 years ago, and today Outward Bound schools and programs are spread across 33 countries and  40 centers worldwide.

In India, Outwardbound was founded by Col. Narinder 'Bull' Kumar, the man who first planted the India flag on the Siachen Glacier in 1981. Kumar Post on the glacier at 16,000 feet is named after him, perhaps the only living soldier to have this honour.

LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURES

Outward Bound India Himalaya was established in 2005 as a non-profit company and provides life-changing adventures that help you defy self-imposed limitations. Through our trips, treks, and expeditions,  we provide you with several different opportunities for inspiring and challenging journeys of self-discovery. 

We firmly believe that  each day of learning through adventure outdoors empowers an individual to develop the skills they need to succeed in school, work and in life.  We offer five levels of programs - specifically targeted to different age groups and outcome expectations. 

EACH OUTWARD BOUND​​ PROGRAM IS UNIQUE

FAMILY & BEGINNER PROGRAMS

FAMILY ADVENTURES WITH CHILDREN 5+ YEARS &
BEGINNER TREKKING | RAFTING | SKIING 
We love introducing you to the wilderness! ​​Our Parent & Child Programs include learn-to-ski programs and trekking and camping. We also have short fun wilderness programs for beginners  looking to test the waters. Learn a new skill, challenge yourself physically and emotionally, and enjoy the breath-taking landscapes that our world has to offer! Our youngest participants have been 5 years olds who'd never skied or trekked before. And the upper age limit? That's just a number and depends on you totally!

CURIOUSITY PROGRAMS

AGE: 7 TO 12 YEARS
An exciting multi-day introduction to life in the outdoors, far removed from the comforts of our homes and the gadgets they offer.   Not exactly "summer camps" for kids, these are adventure camps designed to help the young people connect with nature, build new bonds, make new friends, break barriers and build self-confidence. 

TRAVERSE PROGRAMS

AGE: 13 TO 18 YEARS
Programs for the young teens offering the young people an opportunity to unearth new strengths, build confidence, master new skills and develop personal leadership abilities.  A completion certificate at the end of the Program is a mark of honour, and a great addition to a young student's resume - especially for students applying for education abroad.

ODYSSEY PROGRAMS

AGE: 18+ YEARS
Looking to fulfill that life long ambition to take on a challenging expedition, but never found the right people to go with? Then this Program is for you. For the Gokyo Lakes Trek, our youngest participant was 18 and our oldest was 66. We say age is just a number!  The gradation of an Odyssey Program ranges from moderately challenging to challenging and usually last anywhere between 12 - 21 days, depending on the terrain we're in. 

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

FOR MID TO SENIOR PROFESSIONALS
The Professional Course is our outdoor leadership and corporate training program where we work with organizations to create more positive relationships, help improve communications at the workplace, and to be more collaborative in their approach to problem solving and achieving common goals. This can be done in an urban setting, inside a city or suburban classroom, or outside in the breathtaking wilderness settings. 

MORE ABOUT US

Outward Bound Himalaya Founder

Col. Narinder ‘Bull’ Kumar
PVSM, KC, AVSM, MacGregor Medal, IMF Gold Medal, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award, FRGS.
Bull is India's most celebrated mountain climber, and the soldier who first planted India’s flag on the Siachen Glacier in 1981.

Programs Offered

Our Programs are centred around the 4 Pillar of Outward Bound India-Himalaya: Self-Belief, Resilience, Confidence and Compassion.

Risk Management

We strive to offer the most fulfilling adventures possible without compromising quality, safety, or environmental standards.​ Our team is highly trained and  our programs are reviewed by Outward Bound International every two years.​

WHY "OUTWARD BOUND"?

​​In nautical terms, when a ship leaves the safety of its harbour for the challenges of the open seas, she is said to be "Outward Bound".

Similarly, when young people leave the comfort of their homes and workplaces to venture into unfamiliar territory, or when they change their usual way of thinking and adapt to new ideas, they are said to be Outward Bound. The programs offered equip its participants to grow through challenges helps them to head out bravely into unknown waters. 
“A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. - William Shedd
Himalayan Outward  Bound , D-502, Som Vihar Apartments, R.K. Puram, New Delhi 110022 | Phone: +91 11 4356 5425 | Email: programs@outwardboundindia.com
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