Bouldering guide for Hampi (India)
As part of my trip to India I am planning to do some bouldering (climbing on small boulders) in Hampi. Could anyone advise:
- What is the best climbing guidebook for the area and how can I buy it in the UK
- How can I rent a crash mat in Hampi? What are the prices, how to arrange it, etc.?
Best Answer
I left my copy of the Rohit Chauhan book at the Cafe in Hampi. Just go to Hotel Vijayraghav (the first hotel, as you cross the river from the ruin side to the rock climbing side) and check the desk for books. Feel free to use it and leave it back in the desk for future visitors :)
As for crash mats, you can rent them there. At the same Vijayraghav hotel, you have a kid, a good climber, Jerry and he has some good crash mats. The smaller one would cost about Rs.60 (approx 0.8 pounds) and the bigger one Rs.100. Just pick it up from the kid's tent and return it back in the evening.
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Answer 2
Coincidently, I came across this guidebook yesterday:
http://climbinginindia.blogspot.com/2010/04/climbing-guide-book-of-hampi-and-badami.html
accorording to UKC You can order it by contacting Rohit: rohit.climber [AT] gmail.com
Answer 3
There is a new and complete Hampi Guidebook now: http://geoquest-verlag.de/?q=en/node/481
It lists 1400 boulders and routes. For route climbing bring gear. If you dont want to bring a crashpad you can rent it at the guest houses for little money.
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