Rock Climbing in Bangalore
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!
Experiences at Bangalore
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Where to go rock climbing in Bangalore?
Bangalore is a bouldering paradise. It has large boulder fields in every direction of the city. From the classics of Turahalli, the highballs of Raogodlu and the beautiful rocks of Avathi, boulderers have options to choose from in all directions of the city. Not only are these world-class bouldering areas but are also accessible within only an hour's drive from the city.
Bangalore is also blessed to have massive granite domes rising around it in every direction. People have been rock climbing in and around Bangalore for about 5 decades and there are around 300 odd bolted pitches.
Ramanagara (on Bangalore-Mysore road) is quite popular for climbing on ropes. Approximately an hour on the Bangalore - Mysore road, people have climbed here extensively in the last 50 years. There are over a hundred routes spread across multiple crags around the town.
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Varlakonda is particularly popular because of the sheer number of routes at one crag. The number of routes has also gone up in the recent years. If you wanted to cover maximum number of routes in a single day, this would be the place to go.
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Savandurga, the largest monolith in Asia is quite popular with trekkers. However, it also has several multi-pitch routes. The routes on the main dome of Savandurga has access issues but you could still climb on several crags around the town.
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For several decades, Turahalli has been the home for bouldering in Bangalore. This is the place to go climb the classics. Despite ending up in the middle of the city, surrounded by apartments and with access issues now, this is where the old-timers still prefer to go to relive younger...
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Varlakonda is particularly popular because of the sheer number of routes at one crag. The number of routes has also gone up in the recent years. If you wanted to cover maximum number of routes in a single day, this would be the place to go.
Read more
Savandurga, the largest monolith in Asia is quite popular with trekkers. However, it also has several multi-pitch routes. The routes on the main dome of Savandurga has access issues but you could still climb on several crags around the town.
Read more
Avathi is known for how many top climbers climb there and for the beautiful sunset with the Nandi hills in the background. Initially, it was discovered by the Equilibrium climbing gym folks several years ago. Avathi Hills are also the inspiration for our website (www.avathi.com). Most of the beginner...
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While Turahalli is the more accessible climbing option on Kanakapura road, Raogudlu has an amazing variety and lots of potential for bouldering and even trad climbing. Given recent access issues at Turahalli, several Bangalore boulderers moved base to Raogudlu.
Read more
For several decades, Turahalli has been the home for bouldering in Bangalore. This is the place to go climb the classics. Despite ending up in the middle of the city, surrounded by apartments and with access issues now, this is where the old-timers still prefer to go to relive younger...
Read more
Ramanagara (on Bangalore-Mysore road) is quite popular for climbing on ropes. Approximately an hour on the Bangalore - Mysore road, people have climbed here extensively in the last 50 years. There are over a hundred routes spread across multiple crags around the town.
Read more
Varlakonda is particularly popular because of the sheer number of routes at one crag. The number of routes has also gone up in the recent years. If you wanted to cover maximum number of routes in a single day, this would be the place to go.
Read more
Savandurga, the largest monolith in Asia is quite popular with trekkers. However, it also has several multi-pitch routes. The routes on the main dome of Savandurga has access issues but you could still climb on several crags around the town.
Read more
For several decades, Turahalli has been the home for bouldering in Bangalore. This is the place to go climb the classics. Despite ending up in the middle of the city, surrounded by apartments and with access issues now, this is where the old-timers still prefer to go to relive younger...
Read more
Varlakonda is particularly popular because of the sheer number of routes at one crag. The number of routes has also gone up in the recent years. If you wanted to cover maximum number of routes in a single day, this would be the place to go.
Read more
Savandurga, the largest monolith in Asia is quite popular with trekkers. However, it also has several multi-pitch routes. The routes on the main dome of Savandurga has access issues but you could still climb on several crags around the town.
Read more
Avathi is known for how many top climbers climb there and for the beautiful sunset with the Nandi hills in the background. Initially, it was discovered by the Equilibrium climbing gym folks several years ago. Avathi Hills are also the inspiration for our website (www.avathi.com). Most of the beginner...
Read more
While Turahalli is the more accessible climbing option on Kanakapura road, Raogudlu has an amazing variety and lots of potential for bouldering and even trad climbing. Given recent access issues at Turahalli, several Bangalore boulderers moved base to Raogudlu.
Read more
For several decades, Turahalli has been the home for bouldering in Bangalore. This is the place to go climb the classics. Despite ending up in the middle of the city, surrounded by apartments and with access issues now, this is where the old-timers still prefer to go to relive younger...
Read more
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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.
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.
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