Hey heros.
I'm off to india for my elective this year and was wondering anybody know where i'd find any good info on climbing in india?? I know that there are some good regions esp. Hampi, but does anyone know of any guide books or t'internet pages with info on how to get to these places?
I basically have no clue about climbing in india so would love any of your wonderful head knowledge.
a whole heap of love
Paul

google hampi climbing and you'll find some directions. Also borrow/buy the Pilgrimage dvd or I can give you a copy if you pass me a large thumb drive.

here's something to start you off
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91JvqtvA ... soz-hampi/

oh i have friends who have been there so if you have any specific questions i could ask them

sweet. i shall make sure to get a "thumb drive" ??? (is that the same as a USB?)
Lee ur a legend! apparently famous for 5 one armers?!
Anyway i shall start thinkin of questions! if you know anyone who'll b out there in may PLEASE pass on my details.
Take it easy
Paul

Hey Paul,

I went to Hampi a few years ago, but unfortunately it was before I got into climbing - so I didn't do any there!

I went in the summer and it was really hot - so it's probably best to shag at dawn/ dusk (although this is when the mozzies come out so take lots of DEET!). There may be some bouldering in the shade (e.g. caves), to do in the day.

Hampi is a really beautiful place - loads of temples, and more boulders than I have ever seen in one place before. Hope you have a great time - I'm very jealous!

I have also been there a few years ago, beautiful!! Some friends recently went to boulder, sounded amazing, but as I didnt shag cant offer much advice on that front.

Lonely planet for directions to get there, not the easiest, about 6 hrs by bus from nearest train station i think. And make sure you stay on the other side of the river away from the town, much more peaceful!

yeah i mean a usb flash drive that has ~1gb capacity (we call it a thumb drive in singapore). if you'r coming to school tomorrow morning meet me at the soak at 10am. or else maybe you can drop it through the slot in my door. im at 52 north road in selly oak, which is the street that starts from the soak.

i didn't know i was famous? oh if you will consider travelling to south china, to yangshuo which i highly recommend i can tell you much more about it because ive been there twice. check out dosage 5 for what the climbing there is like. its mainly long, 25-30m limestone sport routes that all tend to be somewhat overhanging.

No slabs?

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Developing Nicely.

sweet i shall endevour to buy one and then stick it through ur door
Happy climbing

hey paul try to get it to me by tomorrow afternoon if you want it back this week. i'll be going to ny for a week on thur. i'll be seeing gareth on wed at 5 so if you give it to me before then i can pass it to him then.

otherwise i'll just give it to you next week when i get back.