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CLIMBING IN HIMACHAL
Rock climbing is often seen as the basic stage for mountain climbing. It can also be treated as an independent sport, since it is basically climbing a rock face, using only hands and feet with a safety rope.
The area around Manali, presently forms the core of mountaineering in Himachal. The Beas Kund region and lower reaches of the Hanuman Tibba (5930 m), the Manali and Shitidhar peaks around the source of river Beas and Deo Tibba (6001 m) ( Kullu) area are suggested for beginners with some experience. The Chandra Bhaga ranges, the Pir Panjal and Dhalaudhar ranges are exists. The State also has several other areas where Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali and its branch at Dharamsala ( Kangra) offer this activity. Courses are also available with the institute. ( Indian Mountaineering Association).
CLIMBING IN KARNATAKA
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The craggy wilderness around Ramnagar, 50km from Bangalore on the Bangalore-Mysore highway, is a climber's delight. If you can supplement your love of adventure with some time, there are other rock climbing options around the city; Bangalore and its neighbouring areas are fortified by interesting rock formations at places like Savanadurga, Kabbaldurga, Tumkur, Turahalli and Kanakpura. Yana, famous for its unique formation, is also a favourite rock-climbing haunt. Bouldering provides yet another adventure option. Some of the best climbing areas in Karnataka are at Badami and Hampi, where you can also take a cultural tour to the ruins and cave temples.
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CLIMBING IN LADAKH
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The area most frequented by foreign climbers is the Nun-Kun massifin the Great Himalayan Range. Its easy accessibility from the Kargil-Padumroad and the shortest possible approach march to the base camps makes this massif the most attractive climbing destination in the Great Himalayan, necessitating advance booking years ahead. Among its six known peaks accessible from the Suru Valley, Nun (7,135 m) and Kun(7,087 m) are the highest summits.
The area nearest to Lehis the Stok-Khangri massifin the Zanskar Mountains, south of Leh. The base camp for the various peaks of this massif is about two days' trek from the Stok village. Among its known peaks, Stok- Khangri (6,150 m) is the highest. It offers a spectacular perspective to the central expanse of the Indus Valley, which it dominates. Other peaks in the area include Gulap Khangri
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(5,900 m), Matho West(5,950 m) and Kantaka(5,275 m). The much higher Konglacha Peak (6,700 m) lies southwest of Leh and is reached via Rumbak on the first leg of the Markha Valley trek from Stok. Besides there are many unnamed peaks in the altitude range of 5,500 m to 6,400 m available for climbing.
North of Leh, across the Ladakh Range and the Nubra Valley, lies the Karakoram Range. It soars to a number of known peaks which are, however, within the restricted area and so not freely accessible to foreign climbers except with special permission from the Government of India. The most prominent summits in this range, which are accessible from various parts of the Nubra Valley include, Saser-I(7,415 m), Saser-II (7,513 m) and Saser-III (7,495 m).
The climbing season extends from mid-May to mid-October, the ideal period being from June to September because during this time only Ladakh remains unaffected by the monsoon, which holds sway over most of the Himalayas. Foreign climbing expeditions are required to obtain permission from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation for climbing all listed peaks. A booking fee, based on the height and popularity of the allotted peak, is charged and a Liaison Officer is assigned to every climbing team. The minimum period required for processing applications for permission is six months. A list of peaks available for climbing and application forms for booking along with other requisite documents can be obtained from the Director, Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021. For further details goto < www.indmount.com>
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