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Elevation: 2,337 ft
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The northern states of the country include the capital region of New Delhi, which is a climbing destination in itself, but also a common starting point for sevral destinations in the Indian Himalaya, running west to east from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh. The region boasts thousands of majestic high peaks, swept by enormous glaciers and flanked by spectacular granite boulderfields.

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The nearest major airport to access Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand (home of the Garhwal Himalaya) is Delhi, from where you will need to ride a bus (or two). You could also fly into Leh, in Kashmir, from Delhi, if you can handle the elevation (about 11,500'). To get to the northeastern states, your nearest major airport is Calcutta (Kolkata). Trains and buses will take you from here to most large towns in the northeast.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Northern India and the Himalayan States

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 5
● Taley
Sport
Ladakh > Shey Rock
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 4
● Haram Crack
Sport
Ladakh > Shey Rock
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 4
● Push, Pull, Pray
Sport, TR
Ladakh > Shey Rock
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 5
● Leh'd Back
Sport 3 pitches
Ladakh > Shey Rock
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 4
● Elective Hardship
Sport, TR 2 pitches
Dhanolti Spire
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 4
● The Frying Pan
Sport, TR
Ladakh > Shey Rock
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Taley Ladakh > Shey Rock
 5
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Haram Crack Ladakh > Shey Rock
 4
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Push, Pull, Pray Ladakh > Shey Rock
 4
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, TR
● Leh'd Back Ladakh > Shey Rock
 5
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 3 pitches
● Elective Hardship Dhanolti Spire
 4
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport, TR 2 pitches
● The Frying Pan Ladakh > Shey Rock
 4
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, TR
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A fun little slab climb at the base of the main climbing area. Right next to the parking.
A fun little slab climb at the base of the main…
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