Rakchham - Himayalan bouldering

Rakchham is a groundbreaking new guidebook by professional climber Bernd Zangerl, showcasing the remote Himalayan village of Rakchham in Himachal Pradesh, India. Zangerl was one of the bouldering pioneers of Magic Wood and he has put up classics up to 8C around the globe.

Featuring over 560 boulder problems across 14 sectors, Rakchham has quietly emerged as one of the world’s most breathtaking and diverse granite climbing destinations—a true paradise for both beginners and elite climbers. To ensure that Rakchham doesn't suffer the same fate as other climbing hotspots, the professional climber has relied on a sustainable concept from the very beginning – an approach that could set a precedent.

The guidebook is the result of a lifelong journey. It brings together a decade and a half of exploration—detailed topos, maps, and practical informations. Additional this book is packed with wonderful photos and stories, a testament to a climber’s love affair with a hidden Himalayan valley. More info about the guidebook.

When did you first vist Rakchham and how much time have you spent there exploring?
I visited Rakchham for the first time in 2010 and returned every year since then. More or less I spent 5 years in this village already....( every year 3-4 months exploring, brushing, preparing & doing FA`s :-) Even after 15 years development, I would say: the potential is still "untouched" ! There is still so much rock around the village & the valley.