{"product_id":"rakchham-bouldering-guidebook-topo-indian-himalayas","title":"Rakchham Bouldering Guidebook in the Indian Himalaya’s","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eRakchham is a hidden paradise in the Indian Himalaya’s that \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ehas quietly become one of the most spectacular and diverse bouldering venues in the world.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLocated in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, \u003c\/span\u003eRakchham is a remote Himalayan village that is surrounded by an astonishing density of granite boulders.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese granite boulders offer everything from delicate slabs to powerful overhangs, and spicy highballs.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere are even some trad and sport climbing to found, though this is not covered in the guidebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe guidebook describes \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eover 560 boulder problems from easy Fb3’s to Fb8b+, across 14 different sectors located in the surrounding forests and lush meadows.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAll the problems are shown on beautifully drawn boulder maps, along with a brief description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA map at the start of the guidebook shows the 14 different sectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePublished in November 2025 this guidebook is in English text throughout and includes \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003epractical travel information\u003c\/span\u003e and many excellent action photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe best time of year to boulder at Rakchham is from August to November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRakchham is not just a bouldering area, but a community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eled conservation and tourism initiative. Developers and locals have created guidelines that include limiting overcrowding through a permit system, and ensuring profits benefit the Rakchham village community.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe village, which is perched 3,120m above sea level is surrounded by 6,000m+ peaks, and provides breathtaking views along the banks of the Baspa River that flows through the valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eNumber of pages is 228. \u003cbr\u003eSize is 150mm x 210mm (A5).\u003cbr\u003eISBN is 9783033115378.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Climb Europe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55544436064632,"sku":"IND-003-CD","price":47.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/3327\/4661\/files\/Rakchham-Bouldering-Guidebook.jpg?v=1777654600","url":"https:\/\/climb-europe.com\/products\/rakchham-bouldering-guidebook-topo-indian-himalayas","provider":"Climb Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}