Rockclimbing around Manali

dancar · Apr 12th, 2006, 20:08

Hi Guys,

I've heard rumours that there are some wicked big walls around Manali. Is this true

and who has climbed there?

Are there any climbing clubs in India that hire out trad gear? My partner and I are hesitatant to bring climbing gear with us as this won't be a climbing specific trip and we don't want to lug ridiculous amounts of gear around with us.

Any suggestions would be most helpful...

Cheers,
D

himadventures · Apr 13th, 2006, 00:46

Yes-climb a route which is used by mountaineering students of DMAS.
You will love this-just be there early in morning.
WARNING: You need a good belayer for this !!

cliffhanger · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:21

HI Dancer
there are some rock walls in Manali which are mostly used by DMAS ,u can try them. there are few in Solag Vally near Manali too ...... u can also contact DMAS if u need details information

As for the equipment DMAS and few private institute hire out gears but mostly they are for ice so check them out before coming .....and i will still suggest u to bring the technical equipment (pitons ,nuts, friends etc ) with you. Rope and biners wont be a problem to hire.....

vinayverma · Apr 13th, 2006, 02:57

Okay, inside info, there is a german guy who does Bolder climbing as far as Bordering Spiti, if you are in Manali ask for Nitin at the travel office above Chopstickes on the mall.

krk · Apr 13th, 2006, 14:39

Hi,
I'd like to know your definition of 'big walls'. AFAIK, i've done my course in DMAS and seen nothing big. There is definitely some bouldering and short routes about 50-100mtrs max, but nothing bigger. I wont be surprised to know if Bangalore has got bigger routes than the manali area.
farther afield, try looking at the Miyar valley, there are reports of Italians doing some good routes there (more alpine types than rock climbing) . For easier access, there are lots of walls ( my guess is atleast 300mtrs or more) between gangotri and gaumukh in uttaranchal. Its a 1-2 day trek from the roadhead, and I've reports of climbs done here in the early 90s.
Do get all the gear you need, you might be able to rent alpine/mountaineering gear in manali, but that would be the basic ice axes and crampons, not too much technical gear .

himadventures · Apr 16th, 2006, 20:39

DMAS do not hire out-if you have personal contacts and can pay advance security cheque...then it is fine.

There are no routes in MANALI area which is of 300m length. Leave alone 300m- I have not seen 100m long route...in my three training there !

Apr 12th, 2006, 20:08	#1
dancar Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 7	Rockclimbing around Manali Hi Guys, I've heard rumours that there are some wicked big walls around Manali. Is this true and who has climbed there? Are there any climbing clubs in India that hire out trad gear? My partner and I are hesitatant to bring climbing gear with us as this won't be a climbing specific trip and we don't want to lug ridiculous amounts of gear around with us. Any suggestions would be most helpful... Cheers, D

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:21	#3
cliffhanger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: kolkata Posts: 194	HI Dancer there are some rock walls in Manali which are mostly used by DMAS ,u can try them. there are few in Solag Vally near Manali too ...... u can also contact DMAS if u need details information As for the equipment DMAS and few private institute hire out gears but mostly they are for ice so check them out before coming .....and i will still suggest u to bring the technical equipment (pitons ,nuts, friends etc ) with you. Rope and biners wont be a problem to hire..... __________________ CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN, FORD EVERY STREAM, FOLLOW EVERY RAINBOW TIL YOU FIND YOUR DREAM

Apr 13th, 2006, 02:57	#4
vinayverma Maha Infrequent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,294	Okay, inside info, there is a german guy who does Bolder climbing as far as Bordering Spiti, if you are in Manali ask for Nitin at the travel office above Chopstickes on the mall. __________________ If Life is a journey....travel on...and on..on..on.....

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Apr 13th, 2006, 00:46	#2
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	Yes-climb a route which is used by mountaineering students of DMAS. You will love this-just be there early in morning. WARNING: You need a good belayer for this !!

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krk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9	Hi, I'd like to know your definition of 'big walls'. AFAIK, i've done my course in DMAS and seen nothing big. There is definitely some bouldering and short routes about 50-100mtrs max, but nothing bigger. I wont be surprised to know if Bangalore has got bigger routes than the manali area. farther afield, try looking at the Miyar valley, there are reports of Italians doing some good routes there (more alpine types than rock climbing) . For easier access, there are lots of walls ( my guess is atleast 300mtrs or more) between gangotri and gaumukh in uttaranchal. Its a 1-2 day trek from the roadhead, and I've reports of climbs done here in the early 90s. Do get all the gear you need, you might be able to rent alpine/mountaineering gear in manali, but that would be the basic ice axes and crampons, not too much technical gear .

Apr 16th, 2006, 20:39	#6
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	DMAS do not hire out-if you have personal contacts and can pay advance security cheque...then it is fine. There are no routes in MANALI area which is of 300m length. Leave alone 300m- I have not seen 100m long route...in my three training there !

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