The Hidden Himalayan Climbing Paradise
When I began sketching the first topos in a simple Indian schoolbook—just rocks, names, and a few early ascents—I had no idea I was beginning the longest project of my life. Now, 15 years later the RAKCHHAM BOULDERING GUIDEBOOK is finished.
Rakchham is a groundbreaking new guidebook showcasing the remote Himalayan village of Rakchham in Himachal Pradesh, India. Featuring over 560 boulder problems across 14 sectors, the area 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 hot spots, Bernd Zangerl has relied on a sustainable concept from the very beginning – an approach that could set a precedent.
This guidebook is the result of a lifelong journey. It brings together a decade and a half of exploration—detailed topos, maps, and practical information. Additional this book is packed with wonderful photos and stories, a testament to a climber’s love affair with a hidden Himalayan valley which quietly became a world-class climbing destination.
RAKCHHAM
220 Seiten · SBN 978-3-033-11537-8, Linen-bound · Durable & handy landscape format
Available from November 2025 at www.berndzangerl.com and in well-stocked specialist bookstores.
