10–25 September 2026 · Suru Valley (near Kargil), India
About this event
Two weeks of bouldering in the Suru Valley of Ladakh, at roughly 3,000 m, where the organisers say more than 500 problems have been opened on granite boulders over ten editions. Alongside climbing there are highlines, flow arts, yoga, film screenings and music, with a Leave No Trace approach, local mostly vegetarian meals and part of the proceeds going to trail work and host families. It won the UIAA Rock Climbing Festival Award in 2019.
Coordinates show the valley approximately. The festival also has mountain biking and kayaking, and closes with open contests on 23–24 September. Payment in cash, UPI or bank transfer: no cards on site.