Rakchham Bouldering Guidebook in the Indian Himalaya’s

Rakchham is a hidden paradise in the Indian Himalaya’s that has quietly become one of the most spectacular and diverse bouldering venues in the world. Located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Rakchham is a remote Himalayan village that is surrounded by an astonishing density of granite boulders. These granite boulders offer everything from delicate slabs to powerful overhangs, and spicy highballs. There are even some trad and sport climbing to found, though this is not covered in the guidebook. The guidebook describes over 560 boulder problems from easy Fb3’s to Fb8b+, across 14 different sectors located in the surrounding forests and lush meadows. All the problems are shown on beautifully drawn boulder maps, along with a brief description. A map at the start of the guidebook shows the 14 different sectors. Published in November 2025 this guidebook is in English text throughout and includes practical travel information and many excellent action photographs. The best time of year to boulder at Rakchham is from August to November. Rakchham is not just a bouldering area, but a community‑led 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. The 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. Number of pages is 228. Size is 150mm x 210mm (A5). ISBN is 9783033115378.