Delhi itself is the centre for a lot of rock climbing activity, especially around
Tughlaqabad, about one kilometre from the Qutab Minar.
In this arid vastness, there are very good practise rocks of about 25 feet that
are ideal for learners. For those who can afford the time, short trips beyond
the capital can afford even better options.
The Aravalli hills around Delhi have naked rockfaces testing the capabilities
of even experienced climbers.
Dumdama, 52 km from Delhi, is scenically pleasant, having a lake and a large
number of water birds.
Some of the other major centres are beyond Pune, on the Western Ghats on the
Mumbai-Nasik highway.
Manali in Himachal Pradesh offers some of the best rocks, while in South India,
Chamundi Hills in Kamataka and rock formations along the Bangalore-Mysore highway
offer the best rock climbing options. T
hough it can be practiced all the year round, summer time restricts it to early
morning while the monsoon season makes it impossible and as with most adventure
sports, it does require an experienced trainer or guide.
