Indoor wall climbing gyms (or climbing gyms as they are known commonly) are one of the most popular ways to try climbing for the first time. They are also a great way to train for rock climbing outdoors. An indoor climbing gym has artificial holds (that mimic features found outdoors on rocks) that are set up on the wall.
The routes usually are colour-coded and are set in a way that forces a particular movement. A climbing gym usually will have a few routes in different grades (difficulty levels) and these routes are reset once every few months! Indoor walls usually have bouldering, top rope climbing, lead climbing and speed climbing.
Bangalore has indoor climbing gyms in every corner of the city. The huge wall at Kanteerava Stadium run by the government (called Kanteerava Wall) is the most popular one for climbing on ropes. Lets Play Climbing in Vasant Nagar, Equilibrium Climbing Station in Indiranagar and The Boulder Project in Sarjapur are the most popular bouldering gyms in Bangalore.
Lets Play Climbing (LPC) is one of the newest climbing gyms in Bangalore. LPC is a pure bouldering gym located in Vasanthnagar. It is one of the most popular climbing gyms in Bangalore and is a very high energy environment.
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Equilibrium is the oldest climbing gym in Bangalore. Spread over 3300 sft, Equilibrium is also one of the biggest climbing gyms in Bangalore. Although it is has a speed and lead climbing wall, it is popular for bouldering.
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Lets Play Climbing (LPC) is one of the newest climbing gyms in Bangalore. LPC is a pure bouldering gym located in Vasanthnagar. It is one of the most popular climbing gyms in Bangalore and is a very high energy environment.
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Equilibrium is the oldest climbing gym in Bangalore. Spread over 3300 sft, Equilibrium is also one of the biggest climbing gyms in Bangalore. Although it is has a speed and lead climbing wall, it is popular for bouldering.
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Famously known as the Silicon Valley of India, the city of Bangalore has grown exponentially in terms of population and infrastructure over the past few decades. However, Bangalore is not only a popular destination because of its nightlife and shopping malls, this urban hub is also a major center for adventure sports in the country. Amongst all the options for adventure sports to pick from, rock climbing in Bangalore sits high up on our list of fun ways to spend your weekends in the city.
Rock climbing is not just a physical activity but also involves problem-solving. Push your body as well as your decision-making skills to the limit by scaling your way up some natural boulders or artificial climbing walls. In addition to this, the city has a rich history of the outdoors and rock climbing and has a very active and supportive rock-climbing community. Interact with like-minded individuals and build a strong network with fellow adventure enthusiasts. Rock climbing in Bangalore is the perfect way to rid yourself of the stress you’ve been bearing all week at your regular 9-5, whilst also making some unforgettable memories and cherished friends along the way.
However, rock climbing in India can seem challenging for a beginner. There is not enough information on where to climb in Bangalore, how to climb, where to buy climbing gear, and how to find partners in the city. At Avathi, our mission is to simplify this process. We help you get introduced to rock climbing by curating the best rock-climbing workshops from beginners to experienced rock climbers. These workshops are run by the best rock climbers in the country. Not only will you learn skills the right way, but you are also inspired by their passion to follow the sport.
So, strap yourself in for an unforgettable experience of rock climbing in Bangalore!
As a beginner, the easiest way to start rock climbing is to register for a beginner’s rock climbing workshop. Bangalore has regular rock climbing workshops for beginners - almost every week. If you like the outdoors, sign up for the beginner's bouldering workshops which are conducted at Avathi every weekend. If you like the feeling of a high, sign up for the top rope climbing workshops that are conducted at Varlakonda regularly every month. In addition to the above, you could also sign up for the beginner's rock climbing course that includes a month long training on rock as well as in an indoor climbing gym.
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