Rock climbers?? Are you out there???

terra1 · Jan 6th, 2006, 15:47

My rock climbing partner is coming to meet me here in India soon, and I was wondering are there any climbers out there? and if so where are you climbing? I know hampi boasts great bouldering, but thats the only place i've heard of so far. I have been here for two months and haven't met any climbers nor have I been able to coax information about rock climbing in India from anyone. But I am itching to climb, it's almost unbearable. : )
Would love any info, even the smallest advice. I am beginning to worry that it's going to be awhile before I climb. mostly what i am lloking for is bouldering, i didn't bring any gear besides my shoes, but if there is any sport or trad i can have my partner come prepared. - kate

AvidTrekker · Jan 6th, 2006, 23:08

I used to do it 15 years ago.

After three operations on my entire right side, its not possible any longer.

I know the local rock climbers, can put you across to them when you come.

I still go as "support team" on some tough climbs .... to carry the water and food

for the lead climbers

Shaktipalooza · Jan 6th, 2006, 23:27

Hampi is certainly the best known. Badami isn't too far away. South India is loaded with granite boulders

some pics from the north smugmug

God bless the information superhighway...

Dreamrouts.org

Rock Climbing And Bouldering in Karnataka.
Climbing
Here we have tried to provide various places in Karnataka where one finds hillocks full of boulders and/or hugh monoliths for climbing. There is a little information about various people and organisations in the adventure sports field.

Here is a small routes database from Turahalli bouldering area and Ram Nagar Bouldering

Bouldering and Rock Climbing Places.
* turahalli
A place which is situated off Kanakapura Road near Bangalore where you will find nice cluster of hills full of boulders. Details...

* sawan durga
This is around 50kms away from Bangalore on MagaDi road. Details...

* new rocks
A place on the way to Banner Ghatta National Park from Bangalore. Details...

* raogodlu
This place on Kanakapura Road at about 22kms from Bangalore. Details...

* Kabbal Durga
A hill on the way to Channapatna from Kanakapura. Details...

* hampi
This place near Hospet was the key place of the Vijaya Nagar Empire.Details...

* badami
Another splendid spot from North Karnataka.Details...

* ram nagar
This is called Mecca of Rock climbers and is 40kms away from Bangalore on the way to Mysore. Details...

* Antara gange
A cluster of rocky hillocks in Kolar. Details...

* chamundi betta
This place in Mysore is famous for its temple of Goddess Chamundi. Details...

* kunti betta
One more place near Pandavapura, Mysore. Details...

climbing walls and Sport Climbing

* Climbing Wall at Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore
Artificial Climbing wall at the Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore. Details...

* Wall at State Youth Center Bangalore
Artificial Climbing wall at the GETHNA , Yavanika State Youth Center. Nrupatunga Road, Bangalore. Details...

* Artificial Climbing Wall at Davanagere
A new wall at Davanagere. Details...

MeCasa · Jan 6th, 2006, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

I still go as "support team" on some tough climbs .... to carry the water and food

for the lead climbers

I haven't been in a half dozen years and I'm not sure if I can cut it anymore, guess I'll find out

However, if I can't, I'm willing to support AvidTrekker as he supports..............

Cmon MeCasa, get them damn tents set up and get some dinner cookin'

Yes Buwana :-)

terra1 · Jan 8th, 2006, 15:29

thanks shaktipalooza, that was really really useful.

Jan 6th, 2006, 15:47	#1
terra1 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisco Posts: 63	Rock climbers?? Are you out there??? My rock climbing partner is coming to meet me here in India soon, and I was wondering are there any climbers out there? and if so where are you climbing? I know hampi boasts great bouldering, but thats the only place i've heard of so far. I have been here for two months and haven't met any climbers nor have I been able to coax information about rock climbing in India from anyone. But I am itching to climb, it's almost unbearable. : ) Would love any info, even the smallest advice. I am beginning to worry that it's going to be awhile before I climb. mostly what i am lloking for is bouldering, i didn't bring any gear besides my shoes, but if there is any sport or trad i can have my partner come prepared. - kate __________________ "there's never going to be any answer" Robert Ashley

Jan 6th, 2006, 23:08	#2
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Rock climbing I used to do it 15 years ago. After three operations on my entire right side, its not possible any longer. I know the local rock climbers, can put you across to them when you come. I still go as "support team" on some tough climbs .... to carry the water and food for the lead climbers __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

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Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 895	Hampi is certainly the best known. Badami isn't too far away. South India is loaded with granite boulders some pics from the north smugmug God bless the information superhighway... Dreamrouts.org Rock Climbing And Bouldering in Karnataka. Climbing Here we have tried to provide various places in Karnataka where one finds hillocks full of boulders and/or hugh monoliths for climbing. There is a little information about various people and organisations in the adventure sports field. Here is a small routes database from Turahalli bouldering area and Ram Nagar Bouldering Bouldering and Rock Climbing Places. * turahalli A place which is situated off Kanakapura Road near Bangalore where you will find nice cluster of hills full of boulders. Details... * sawan durga This is around 50kms away from Bangalore on MagaDi road. Details... * new rocks A place on the way to Banner Ghatta National Park from Bangalore. Details... * raogodlu This place on Kanakapura Road at about 22kms from Bangalore. Details... * Kabbal Durga A hill on the way to Channapatna from Kanakapura. Details... * hampi This place near Hospet was the key place of the Vijaya Nagar Empire.Details... * badami Another splendid spot from North Karnataka.Details... * ram nagar This is called Mecca of Rock climbers and is 40kms away from Bangalore on the way to Mysore. Details... * Antara gange A cluster of rocky hillocks in Kolar. Details... * chamundi betta This place in Mysore is famous for its temple of Goddess Chamundi. Details... * kunti betta One more place near Pandavapura, Mysore. Details... climbing walls and Sport Climbing * Climbing Wall at Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore Artificial Climbing wall at the Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore. Details... * Wall at State Youth Center Bangalore Artificial Climbing wall at the GETHNA , Yavanika State Youth Center. Nrupatunga Road, Bangalore. Details... * Artificial Climbing Wall at Davanagere A new wall at Davanagere. Details... __________________ IndiaGroove - Train finder now in beta! Pics from India 2006 Traditional Indian Dance

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