Scrambling in India
Climbing steep, rocky ground with your hands as well as your feet, but without ropes for most of it.
Where in India
- the Sahyadri forts and pinnacles
- Himalayan ridges and passes
When to go
After the monsoon and through winter in the Sahyadris; spring and autumn in the Himalaya.
What it asks of your body
Sure feet and a steady head on exposed rock, where a slip would matter.
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Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- A leader who knows the route and carries a rope for the hard steps
- Helmets on loose ground
- No scrambles on wet rock in the rain
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Begin on a guided fort scramble in the dry season, with a rope for the exposed bits.
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Get in touchGuides for scrambling
- Trail craftPacing, river crossings, snow, sun and weather: the habits that keep a trek safe and enjoyable from the first day to the last.
- Choosing an operatorThe questions that separate a safe operator from a cheap one, for any adventure: guides, ratios, safety kit, certifications, turnaround rules and refunds.
- Insurance & emergenciesWhat your insurance has to cover for your adventure, how rescue actually works in the Indian Himalaya, and the rules on satellite devices.
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