About Hyderabad Climbers
Hyderabad Climbers is a community of rock climbers, boulderers, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers who share a passion for climbing the granite landscapes of Hyderabad.
The group began as the rock climbing community division of the Great Hyderabad Adventure Club (GHAC) and has played a pioneering role in introducing people to rock climbing and bouldering in Hyderabad since 2008.
What started as a small group of adventure seekers exploring local rocks has grown into a vibrant community that welcomes beginners, experienced climbers, and anyone curious about the vertical world.
Hyderabad Climbers is rooted in three simple values: climb safely, learn together, and respect the rocks.
The group began as the rock climbing community division of the Great Hyderabad Adventure Club (GHAC) and has played a pioneering role in introducing people to rock climbing and bouldering in Hyderabad since 2008.
What started as a small group of adventure seekers exploring local rocks has grown into a vibrant community that welcomes beginners, experienced climbers, and anyone curious about the vertical world.
Hyderabad Climbers is rooted in three simple values: climb safely, learn together, and respect the rocks.
Our Roots
Hyderabad Climbers was initiated as part of the Great Hyderabad Adventure Club (GHAC), one of Hyderabad’s well-known outdoor adventure communities.
GHAC helped create a platform where people could explore trekking, hiking, camping, climbing, and other outdoor activities in a structured and community-driven way.Within GHAC, climbing began to emerge as a focused interest. A small group of passionate members started exploring Hyderabad’s natural granite outcrops, learning rope systems, practicing bouldering techniques, and introducing others to the joy of climbing.
Over time, this climbing-focused community evolved into Hyderabad Climbers — a dedicated platform for rock climbing, bouldering, safety training, route sharing, and community building in Hyderabad.
GHAC helped create a platform where people could explore trekking, hiking, camping, climbing, and other outdoor activities in a structured and community-driven way.Within GHAC, climbing began to emerge as a focused interest. A small group of passionate members started exploring Hyderabad’s natural granite outcrops, learning rope systems, practicing bouldering techniques, and introducing others to the joy of climbing.
Over time, this climbing-focused community evolved into Hyderabad Climbers — a dedicated platform for rock climbing, bouldering, safety training, route sharing, and community building in Hyderabad.
Who We Are |
Hyderabad Climbers brings together people from different backgrounds who are united by a love for climbing, adventure, and the outdoors. Our members include beginners taking their first steps on granite, experienced climbers developing new routes, outdoor educators, photographers, and volunteers who care about preserving Hyderabad’s unique rock formations.
We organize and support:
Hyderabad Climbers group has been running climbing events since 2008 and also conducted key events such as the Hyderabad Climbing Championship in 2010, 2011 and 2013 and has a long-standing tradition of climbing in Hyderabad |
Our History
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The history of Hyderabad Climbers goes back to the early years of GHAC’s outdoor adventure movement. Around 2008, climbing activities began gaining momentum as members started exploring the natural rock formations around Hyderabad.
In the early years, the community was led and shaped by passionate climbers and outdoor leaders, including Ranga Vutukuru and other GHAC volunteers who introduced many beginners to basic climbing skills, rope handling, safety practices, and outdoor climbing ethics. The first sessions were simple and grassroots in nature. There were no polished climbing gyms, formal route guides, or extensive online resources. Climbers learned through practice, mentorship, shared equipment, and repeated weekend visits to Hyderabad’s granite landscapes. These early sessions focused on:
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Climbing Events and Community Milestones
Hyderabad Climbers has been associated with several important moments in the city’s climbing journey. The community has organized and supported climbing events, workshops, competitions, training sessions, and awareness activities over the years.
The group has also been connected with events such as the Hyderabad Climbing Championship and other community climbing initiatives that helped bring visibility to the sport in Hyderabad.
These events gave climbers a platform to test their skills, meet others, and experience climbing as both a personal challenge and a community celebration.
The group has also been connected with events such as the Hyderabad Climbing Championship and other community climbing initiatives that helped bring visibility to the sport in Hyderabad.
These events gave climbers a platform to test their skills, meet others, and experience climbing as both a personal challenge and a community celebration.
What We Believe
At Hyderabad Climbers, climbing is more than a sport. It is a practice of awareness, courage, patience, and connection.
We believe:
We believe:
- Climbing should be accessible to beginners
- Safety must come before performance
- Outdoor spaces must be respected and protected
- Experienced climbers should support newcomers
- The community grows stronger when knowledge is shared
- Hyderabad’s granite heritage deserves care and preservation
Safety and Learning
Safety is central to everything we do. Beginners are encouraged to climb with experienced members, learn proper spotting, understand crash pad placement, and develop awareness of outdoor risks before attempting harder climbs.
Our approach is simple: learn gradually, climb responsibly, and respect your limits.
New climbers can begin with:
Our approach is simple: learn gradually, climb responsibly, and respect your limits.
New climbers can begin with:
Conservation and Respect for Rocks
Hyderabad’s rocks are ancient natural formations and an important part of the city’s identity. As climbers, we feel a responsibility to protect them.
We encourage all members and visitors to:
We encourage all members and visitors to:
- Avoid littering
- Brush off excess chalk
- Stay on existing trails
- Avoid damaging vegetation
- Respect hikers, families, and local communities
- Avoid climbing on wet or fragile rock
- Leave the area better than we found it
HYDERABAD CLIMBERS IN THE NEWS
Hyderabad’s climbing community has also received media attention over the years.
In 2017, Deccan Chronicle featured the article “Bouldering their way up,” highlighting how local climbing enthusiasts, including members connected with GHAC, were transforming Hyderabad’s granite landscapes into active climbing spaces. The article captured the growing interest in bouldering, the importance of local climbing spots like Khajaguda and Durgam Cheruvu, and the community spirit behind the movement.
This recognition helped bring wider awareness to the fact that Hyderabad is not only a city of heritage, technology, and food — it is also a city of rocks, movement, and outdoor adventure.
In 2017, Deccan Chronicle featured the article “Bouldering their way up,” highlighting how local climbing enthusiasts, including members connected with GHAC, were transforming Hyderabad’s granite landscapes into active climbing spaces. The article captured the growing interest in bouldering, the importance of local climbing spots like Khajaguda and Durgam Cheruvu, and the community spirit behind the movement.
This recognition helped bring wider awareness to the fact that Hyderabad is not only a city of heritage, technology, and food — it is also a city of rocks, movement, and outdoor adventure.
Deccan Chronicle - 1 November 2017
The Deccan Chronicle's article, "Bouldering their way up," highlights how local enthusiasts, including members of the Great Hyderabad Adventure Club (GHAC), are transforming the city's granite landscapes into vibrant climbing arenas. From the natural formations of Khajaguda to the challenging terrains of Durgam Cheruvu, Hyderabad's climbers are not only scaling rocks but also building a close-knit community that emphasizes safety, mental well-being, and the sheer joy of the ascent. This piece offers an insightful look into the city's climbing culture and its passionate advocates.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/in-other-news/011117/bouldering-their-way-up.html
The Deccan Chronicle's article, "Bouldering their way up," highlights how local enthusiasts, including members of the Great Hyderabad Adventure Club (GHAC), are transforming the city's granite landscapes into vibrant climbing arenas. From the natural formations of Khajaguda to the challenging terrains of Durgam Cheruvu, Hyderabad's climbers are not only scaling rocks but also building a close-knit community that emphasizes safety, mental well-being, and the sheer joy of the ascent. This piece offers an insightful look into the city's climbing culture and its passionate advocates.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/in-other-news/011117/bouldering-their-way-up.html
