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Rock climbing as a sport started in
the United Kingdom in the 60's. As the
sport grew, climbers found it difficult
to get a way from work and pursue climbing
in the hills on a regular basis. Climbing
enthusiasts found it difficult to go
far away from the cities after work.
Therefore, they improvised methods and
attempted the steep corners of the buildings
to simulate the rock climbing.
Thus started the present day simulated
rock climbing. These can be built right
in the heart of cities or indoors and
they provide easy and convenient access
to climbers. In India , this new sport
of climbing is catching up very fast
and there is also a rapid expansion
going on in creating basic infrastructure
facilities like construction of artificial
climbing walls in various parts of the
country. |
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climbing is not very different from
mountaineering except that instead of
snow there are rocks involved in this
adventure sport. Rock climbing's most
basic features include climbing a rock
face, using only hands, feet and a safety
rope. And now, it is becoming popular
in India . Many mountaineering clubs
in the country are imparting training
to the novice. Since it is a part of
any expedition, the mountain climbing
enthusiasts have to learn and practice
this game before one can think of joining
the expedition. There are so many destinations
in India where we can enjoy this adventureous
sport. Few of them are - |
Himachal Pradesh ,
is a popular destination in India for
climbing. The rafting trip can be started
off from the options available on the
Indus River and its major tributaries.
The best stretch for professionally
guided runs in white water is on the
Indus between Spituk and Saspol. Beyond
Saspol, the river becomes difficult
and running it requires technically
skilled participants and careful organization.
The Mountaineering Institute has branches
at Dharamshala, Bharmour, Narkanda and
Jispa, where training on the rocks is
imparted. Those who do not have the
time or opportunity can learn it from
the books. |
Uttaranchal
, is another popular destination
in India for rock climbing. Gangotri
in the Garhwal Himalayas too sees excellent
high altitude rock climbing but one
should always try out the rocking expedition
in the summer and autumn months. Rock
climbing courses in Uttaranchal are
conducted at George Everest House in
Mussoorie, Buranskhanda near Dhanaulti,
Phoolchatti near Rishikesh.
GMVN provides NIM trained instructors,
complete climbing equipment with transport,
TRH / camping, catering and first aid.
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Nepal
, is also popular for rock
climbing. The growing Himalayas are
a temptation for those that want to
be tethered to them - or want to free
climb the mountains. Whatever your pleasure,
these young mountains are sure to offer
enough finger-clinging holds to give
a lifetime of memories. Most trekking
outfitters offer all the gear you'll
need for mountaineering. But for more
specific climbing needs, consider coming
loaded with your own gear.
Rock Climbing is perhaps one of the
least promoted sport in Nepal. However,
some rock faces have been developed
as training ground for enthusiastic
climbers both local and foreign. Nepal
Mountaineering Association (NMA) has
been providing separate training on
rock climbing for the last six years
to school children and to college students
basically to arouse their interest in
this field as well as in mountaineering.
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