In India’s UNESCO town of Hampi, you can climb boulders amid 14th-century ruins

“Whether you arrive by bus or train, inching closer is surreal. The sheer volume of boulders is staggering, like a long-dead giant’s bones strewn across the earth.” Welcome to Hampi, southern India, where novice climber Tarang Mohnot explores a thriving climbing scene caught between conservation challenges and corruption, all in the shadow of ancient ruins. The post In India’s UNESCO town of Hampi, you can climb boulders amid 14th-century ruins appeared first on Adventure.com.

Mar 8, 2025 - 02:02
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In India’s UNESCO town of Hampi, you can climb boulders amid 14th-century ruins

“Whether you arrive by bus or train, inching closer is surreal. The sheer volume of boulders is staggering, like a long-dead giant’s bones strewn across the earth.” Welcome to Hampi, southern India, where novice climber Tarang Mohnot explores a thriving climbing scene caught between conservation challenges and corruption, all in the shadow of ancient ruins.

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