Rock Climbing in India, initially
began as training for mountaineering and turned into
an exciting sport about 15 years ago. Rock-climbing
is largely balance and not strength.
Balance also determines the value of strength by how
much energy you spend actually climbing Sheer rock
faces, ideal for rock climbing, can be found in many
areas.
The Aravali hills have good climbing faces at Dumdama,
Dhauj and Nuh, all situated near Delhi. The Western
Ghats have Mumbra and Dudha beyond Pune. Himachal
Pradesh offers the Manali Valley, Manikaran and the
Rohtang Pass. Rajasthan has Mount Abu and Sariska
which have gentler rocks. In Karnataka there are the
Chamundi Hills.
High-altitude climbers will enjoy the rock faces at
Sonmarg in Kashmir and Gangotri in Garhwal, Uttaranchal.
These trips are advisable in the summer and autumn
months. Certain climbs can often prove gruelling and
tough, but the magic of the beautiful landscape, the
cool weather and pure air keeps the climber's spirit
up. Most climbs are graded from 1 to the 30's. The
highest grade climbed is currently 32. Serious climbing
starts around 10. Beginners normally do the early
tens and then move upwards.
Rock-climbing can become complex because it involves
the interplay of many elements: you, your gear, your
skill and technique.
Best Season October to February.
Monsoons should be avoided. Indoor climbing gyms help
in developing many skills in outdoor climbing especially
rock climbing.
Unfortunately, these are not found in India but in
Western countries. Classification of rock surface
according to gradients A rock surface with a slope
of less than 30 degress is Glacis. One can easily
walk up or down such a rock.
A rock surface with a slope between 30 to 75 degrees
is called as a Slab. A rock surface with a slope between
75 to 90 degrees is called as a Wall.
A rock portion projecting overhead and having an angle
of more than 90 degrees is called as Overhang. A rock
portion projecting outwards like a roof at nearly
180* is called a Roof.
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