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Plus Valley

International > Asia > India > Maharashtra Region > Pune

Description

This is a valley between Mulshi and Tamini ghat about 90 minutes drive from Pune. You have to hike down into the valley to access the climbing area. There are about 9-10 single pitch sport routes and 2 bolted multi-pitch routes. Rock is basalt and brittle, belayer should wear helmet at all times. A sixty meter rope should suffice. Best climbing season is November through February.

As you get to the climbing area, the left side wall has 10 routes which are listed here and the right side wall has 2 easy routes graded about 5.6, not listed here. November through February the left wall stays in shade all day. March, April temperatures keep rising but one can still climb here early mornings.

The two multi-piches are are further down the valley.

There is also a camping area a little further down, with clean drinking water source. To get to the camping area head further down along the obvious trail until you reach a crossing, this is the plus of the plus valley. From the crossing keep going straight until you reach a clearing with flat ground. Usually October through February there is running water near this spot which is perfectly drinkable. There might be snakes and other insects so bring a tent. Please respect the wildlife and the environment and leave no trace.

Getting There

You need a personal vehicle to get here. Drive along the Mulshi Road and go past Mulshi towards Tamini Ghat until you get to a lookout point with a shaded seating area. Here you'll find the trail to go down into the valley. Go all the way down until you reach the climbs. You should park your car a little way back (about 1km) at the farm of one of the villagers. The villagers only speak a local dialect of Marathi but are very friendly and courteous.

Routes from Left to Right

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
 2
1st Route
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
 2
2nd Route
Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 1
3rd Route
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 2
4th Route
Sport
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
 1
5th Route
Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 2
King Kong
Sport
5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 1
Bloody Sunday
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 2
Deepavali
Sport
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 1
9th Route
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 2
Mike's Desire
Sport
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13
 2
Bhumi
Sport 5 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
1st Route
 2
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 Sport
2nd Route
 2
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 Sport
3rd Route
 1
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
4th Route
 2
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
5th Route
 1
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a Sport
King Kong
 2
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Sport
Bloody Sunday
 1
5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Deepavali
 2
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
9th Route
 1
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Mike's Desire
 2
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Bhumi
 2
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13 Sport 5 pitches

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Part of the crack is visible which is along the route.
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