Shergaon ROck Climbing
Days 6+
Oct – Mar
1200Mtr+
Varies
12 Pax
1 : 6
Exp. Not Required
Fit. Normal
A newly opened area giving Perfect opportunity to put some climb under your name. Best for Bouldering, Trad Climbing, Route Setting, Photography.
The magical granite rocks of Shergaon, located deep into one of the oldest folded mountains in the world, hide literally thousands of excellent routes and boulders, with a variety of lengths & commitment; sure, to intrigue climbers of all tastes & abilities. Routes range in difficulty from 3rd-grade scrambles to world-class grades like 8a or above. With the very high visibility of the night sky, Shergaon is one of its kind, where you can find solitude, coupled with a gentle neighbourhood within just 4-hour of a mesmerizing hike. It is famed as an oasis in the middle of the desert and is home to one of the best wildlife sanctuaries of the state, the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for Birds, Sloth bear, and Leopards. In a nutshell, this place offers a sense of accomplishment through its naked Rock faces and boulders.
Itinerary & Details
Arrive Delhi. Meet Pahadi Bakra’s team member and transfer to our Bus Stand or Pickup location. We start of at evening for the overnight Train / Taxi journey to Mount Abu. The Train departs Delhi at around 20:00hrs (subject to change). The accommodation on the train is simple but adequate. Overnight in Train.
We would be reaching Abu Road at the late night (Only if we are coming from Train). Where our local guide will come to pick us up and take to the Homestay cum Camp site. The ride will take you to the Mount Abu, a famous hill station of Rajasthan. Rest for sometime, freshen up and get ready for climbing at local crag. Mount abu doesnt has much difficult route, maximum we have encountered is around 6C. Enjoy some easy climbing and evening view. Spend night in Camps in Achalgarh.
Today we start trekking towards shergaon, a village hiding inside Abu Wildlife Sanctuary. During the trek only you will witness some huge untouched boulders, routes. After reaching Shergaon, its important to not wander anywhere alone as you are inside sanctuary full of Bear and Aggressive cows & Buffaloes. Almost all of boulders & routes in the Shergaon is Unclimbed, Untouched. We have opened few boulders during the past visits. Enjoy Climbing and after lunch at Day 5 head back to Mount Abu.
Spend the whole day exploring new crags & climbing. Enjoy local food at the Homestay.
Enjoy Climbing during the early hours and after lunch head back to Mount Abu.
After some more exploration in Abu during the day, we will be transferred to the Railway station at the evening, where we catch the overnight train for Delhi. Assistance on arrival. Arrive Delhi early in the morning or around afternoon (Depends upon the train availability). You can book the flight / Train after 14:00hrs (May Varies), As sometime train got delayed by hour or two.
- Accommodations as per the Itinerary
- International Climbing guide fees
- Guide with First aid Certification
- Local Porters
- Breakfast and dinner in the during stay at town / city
- All food and lodging during the trek and climb. No expense is spared in providing high-quality food. (If you have particular dietary requirements, please give us specific details and we will accommodate your needs.
- All transportation as per the Itinerary
- All group equipment needed to climb in Shergaon
- 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
- Meals not listed above
- 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 Delhi / Ahmedabad : Delhi / Ahmedabad has a big airport, connected with almost all the major International & Domestic Airports. This trip requires that you arrive in Delhi / Ahmedabad on Day 1 of your tour & Board the train to Abu Road railway station. Early Morning arrival is preferred. The airport in New Delhi is challenging for pickups due to its size and the unpredictable length of time to clear customs. A taxi will take you to Railway Station or you can take Metro to the Station as well. Departure: You may fly out any time after 14:00 Hrs on the last day of your itinerary.
Train to Abu Road : Abu Road railway station is small one but connected to all the major railway station in west & North India such as Ahmedabad & Delhi. Taxi driver will pick you up from the Railway at the time of arrival and transfer you directly to the Mount Abu, 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. After Abu Road, there aren’t any shop till shergaon which accept small one in Utraj with very basic things available, therefore we advise you to bring additional 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. Local family also sell some really good organic milk based products such as Ghee & Butter. You can make the purchase directly with them or just let team leader know.
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
Mount Abu has no local bouldering equipment stores, apart from the local climbing institute there is nothing where we can rent the specific equipment. The closest thing you can get is some rope or few carabiners can be rented out from that institute. We would be providing all the basics and necessary equipment, but if you are particular about your favorite brand of accessories, consider bringing it along with you.
The bouldering is on beautiful but sharp granite. Familiarize yourself with Font grades – the Verm 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.
In Shergaon, Food will be very basic but Local, Vegetarian & extremely tasty and mostly grown in Local fields of Shergaon. It will be full of Ghee & Butter, thus anyone having allergies or dietary restriction has to informed us prior.
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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