South India Climbing Tour
Days 8+
Oct – Mar
500 – 1000Mtr
Unexplored
12 Pax
1 : 6
Exp. Not Required
Fit. Normal
From mystical Hampi in the south to the the Himalayan peaks of the north, India has something to offer climbers of every persuasion. Specifically this itinerary will take you to the far most famous southern climbing spots in India.
India, the second most populous country in the world, and home to a variety of excellent climbing. Badami is known as India’s hidden fiery red sandstone crags, a true climber’s mecca for both local and international rock climbers. With sport routes ranging from 5b to 8b+, there is something in Badami for every rock climber, amateur to pro. For long Hampi has been in the list of those places secretly shared among the old hand boulderers. Not anymore, especially after the 2003 sensational climbing video Pilgrimage featuring Chris Sharma with his friends Katie Brown and Nate Gold. This movie, shot by the renowned climbing movie maker Josh Lowell generated special interest among the bouldering fans across the world. Ramnagaram, is a small town located near Banglore, which has gained is due fame is recent years. It offers some very high quality boulders, other rock is coarse grained and sharp. Its well known for Multipitch & trad climbing routes. Local legendary climbers from Banglore and around has been opened some of the stunning routes graded from 4C to 6C. There are plenty of locations in India to explore such as Suru Valley, Shey Climbing area, Shergaon, Sethan, Chhatru, Namchi and many more.
Hampi
AKA Golden Boulder Destination. Perfect for Bouldering. 4A - 8A+.
Badami
Mecca for Indian Sport Climbing. India's hardest Sport route (Till Date). 4a - 8b+.
Ramanagara
Offbeat Location Perfect for Trad & Multi Pitch. Climbing. 4c to 6c.
Sehyadris
Perfect for Sport, Trad & Multi Pitch.
Climbing. 4c to 7b.
Itinerary & Details
Arrive Pune. Meet Pahadi Bakra’s team member and transfer to our Railway Station or Pickup location, Board the Train / Private Taxi (As per the requirements) and head towards Badami.
Drive to Badami, a famous spot for Sport Climbing. Badami has routes for every type of climbers, from easy 4a to Worldclass 8b+. During your days in Badami, you will accompanying by Local climbing guide. Who will help you to find the perfect routes for you.
Explore the famous boulders in the village. Hampi is also known as Golden Boulder. Route are varies in difficulty, our guide will help you to find the perfect suitable climb.
Drive to Ramnagaram, Its an small village located near Banglore. This village has huge rock routes. Its perfet for Multipitch climbing be it Trad or Sport. On day 7 drive back to Bangalore & spend the night in Hotel.
Morning transfer to Airport or Railway Station. You can book the flight / Train after 10:00hrs. You are welcome to stay with us for a longer duration, we also offer extension plans.
- Accommodations as per the Itinerary
- International Climbing guide fees
- Guide with First aid Certification
- All transportation as per the Itinerary
- All group equipment needed for climbing, Personal equipments can be provided as well on extra cost basis.
- Permit & Park / Forest fee
- Waste disposal bags
- Wire transfer fee (if applicable)
- IFMGA-certified mountain guide fees (You need to inform us prior to book)
- India entry visa and airport fees (If Required)
- Any extra nights’ lodging
- Single room supplement
- Any Meals during whole period
- All personal snack/lunch food
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks (bottled water)
- International & Domestic Airfare / Trainfare
- Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
- Any transportation not mentioned
- Personal gear, clothing and sleeping equipment
- Forest Charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
- Personal communication (phone, fax, email)
- All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Pahadi Bakra Adventure
- Insurance. Climbers are required to have a comprehensive medical insurance policy in order to embark on this trip.
We are currently organizing the treks for private groups only. Our expeditions are safe and all the required security measurements are taken as per the guidelines. Please contact us for Group costing.
Payment Policy:
- A deposit of 25% of the complete trip Amount is due at the time of registration to reserve the expedition.
- All balances are due 60 days prior to expedition start date, unless otherwise specified, and can be paid by check, bank transfer, UPI or by credit / debit card with a 3% fee.
- Participants whose balances are not received by the 60-day deadline as stated above, unless otherwise specified.
- Each deposit includes a 10% non-refundable fee.
- 25% cancellation of the package cost after confirmation/issuing the hotel voucher.
- 30% cancellation of the package cost Between 60 to 45 days of the traveling date.
- 50% cancellation of the package cost Between 44 to 30 days of the traveling date.
- 100% cancellations Between 29 – 0 days of the travels date.
- 10% amount is non-refundable at any point.
- If the customer cancels his/her booking because of reasons like Illness, personal problems death, accident or No Shows amount will be deducted according to the policy.
- All cancellations must have interacted in writing.
- Policy may be different for Foreigners or International traveler / participants.
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE
- As there are many unforeseen circumstances that may occur during or leading up to the trip, we highly recommend trip cancellation insurance.
- In many situations, this may be the only way to receive a refund for unused services.
- In brief, trip cancellation insurance may allow you to get reimbursed if you need to cancel your expedition when you are not entitled to a refund from Pahadi Bakra.
- Train / Flight reservations for your expedition should be made as soon as possible.
- Please forward a copy of your travel itinerary before final payment so we can review departure and arrival dates.
- We make hotel arrangements to meet individual itineraries.
- Visas & Passports To enter India – You must have a passport that is up to date and valid for at least six months after the end of your intended trip in order to enter India.
- Citizens of SARC nations do not need visas, but they must have a valid form of identification with them at all times (see country-specific rules before travelling).
- It is the responsibility of participant to ascertain and meet entrance criteria for their passports or nationalities.
- We are delighted to assist with this procedure. We advise you to review the entry requirements on the relevant country’s official website.
Flying to Pune / Bengaluru : Pune / Bengaluru has a big airport, connected with almost all the major International & Domestic Airports. This trip requires that you arrive in Pune / Bengaluru on Day 1 of your tour & Board the train to Hampi from Pune railway station, if you chose to arrive at Pune first. Early Morning arrival is preferred. A taxi will take you to Railway Station or you can take Cab to the Station as well. Departure: You may fly out any time after 12:00 Hrs on the last day of your itinerary.
Train to Pune / Bengaluru : Both stations are very well connected to all the major railway station in India such as Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad & Chennai etc.. Taxi driver will pick you up from the Railway at the time of arrival at Hospet and transfer you directly to the Hampi, which requires 1 Hr of travelling.
Contact us to know more which could be best arrival option for you.
Early Arrival/Late Departure: For those arriving early or departing after the scheduled itinerary, we can make hotel and transport arrangements at an additional cost. Please contact our office in advance if you would like us to make additional reservations.
Missed Flights / Trains: If you miss your flight / Train or if your flight / Train is significantly delayed, please contact Swapnil Rachelwar on +91 94076 89444 and follow the prompt for 24-hour contact. Citizens of SARC nations do not need visas, but they must have a valid form of identification with them at all times (see country-specific rules before travelling). Participants are responsible for determining and meeting entry requirements for their passports or nationalities.
EXPENSES
For purchases and supplemental costs in India, we advise combining cash and credit/debit cards. There aren’t any shop which accept card, Most of them are accepting UPI Payments, therefore we advise you to bring additional cash. Also ATM at Hampi is little far but our guide will help you get some cash. Request modest denominations of change when exchanging money because bigger note change is difficult to get outside of major cities. Alcoholic beverages and bottled beverages are not included with your meals, and as we do not promote the use of single-use plastic, it is advised that you bring your own water bottle. If you intend to purchase refreshments (which are not permitted during the excursion), please bring some additional cash. Ahead of Schedule/Evacuation You are in charge of paying any costs incurred (such as extra hotel nights, transportation costs, and evacuation fees) if you have to leave the adventure before it is finished. It is advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance so that these expenses may be paid for should they arise.
TIPPING
Every effort is made by our staff to make sure your trip or excursion is successful, safe, and as fun as possible. Gratuities are a great way to express your gratitude after a satisfying encounter. If you feel local homestay worth extra tip, don’t hesitate. Since we think gratuities should depend on the quantity and quality of services, as well as an amount that fits your budget, it’s challenging to suggest a precise sum. Your lead guide and coordinator can accept any contributions to the Local Homestay owner’s fund, and the entire team will be grateful.
What to expect from this expedition
Hampi has limited, or nil local bouldering equipment stores. The closest thing you can get is some crash pads rented out or sometimes offered as complimentary service by those guesthouses at Hampi. If you are particular about your favourite brand of accessories, consider bringing it along with you. The bouldering is on beautiful but sharp granite. Familiarize yourself with Font grades – the V scale is not very popular. The bouldering here is hard on your Finger Nail Skin. This preplanned 8-day itinerary provides only the introduction about this area, which might not be enough time to climb lots of harder climbers, and any injury might push you off to take rest even during the whole remaining trip. You might encounter many exciting climbs during these days, It’s not possible to climb everything in such small duration, so letting us know the level you climb in, or if you objectives or some specific grade you want to climb will help us in finding the perfect climb for you. If you want to spend extra days or want to explore a few more destination just click on the button below and let us know, so we can plan accordingly.
Food in all most all these locations are Local, Apart from Pune & Bengaluru, where you can find all kind of cuisines. Places like Hampi & Badami offers very basic local food such as Idly, Dosa & Paddu and more. Also the stay in these areas are not very luxuries.
Note on Itinerary: Each day we will try to have some free time so one is not always on a guided tour. While we often eat meals together, they will not be pre-arranged which will allow us the flexibility to eat at local establishments or at more preferred hours. Hotels are subject to change. Although we do our very best to follow the schedule listed, this itinerary is subject to change due to inclement weather, unsafe route conditions, or other reasons beyond our control and in the guide’s best judgement.
Private Expedition
We believe any expedition or tour is the ideal setting for making new acquaintances and lasting relationships, but in particular circumstances, a privately led trip is required. Pahadi Bakra has organised private expeditions, trips, and journeys to almost all regions of the nation during the previous ten years. A private tour is a fantastic opportunity to personalise your experience and keep team sizes to a manageable number.
This option is ideal for anybody who has a certain start date, needs a custom itinerary, or unique trip extras, or needs a lengthier itinerary to give themselves more time to acclimatise. It’s also great for filmmakers and non-profit fundraising trips.
If you would like more information on the above please contact Swapnil Rachelwar directly to help you plan your next travel experience.
Why Book With Us
Each of our programmes is based on Leave No Trace principles, and we want everyone who joins us to be aware of appropriate wilderness and environmental standards. By providing each of our clients with Leave No Trace instruction and resources, we contribute to this effort. The LNT Outdoor Ethics are tried-and-true, science-based approaches to the preservation of the environment. In order to provide individuals the creative knowledge and skills they need to care for the environment, we also run educational and cleaning activities.
Our team make us who we are. We are a team of people that share the same understanding of and commitment to principles. These people are committed to imparting their knowledge to others. Many of our tour guides have more than 10 years of experience, and a few of them have been in business for more than 35 years. Our guides have a strong reputation in the climbing community as a result of their work and services. The main distinction between us and our rivals is the calibre of our guides and staff.
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