Fun single pitch crag with over a dozen routes.
After an event in April 2023, many new bolts were added, Most routes have been bolted with 10+ bolts.
Senapathy Betta is 80 odd km from the center of the city, with easy access to the base. The routes here are best climbed early am or the whole crag gets into shade starting from the right side, from about 2 to 2.45 pm depending on the season.
The area was first developed for climbing by Dinesh Kaigonhalli, Seema Pai, and their friends since mid-1990s. The routes have seen new maintenance since 2014, including some new routes added in 2016.
This is a classic slab. Some of the routes might feel a bit runout if you aren’t comfortable with slab climbing. Most bolts start anywhere from 10 to 15 meters from the base.
A highly popular crag because of the accessibility, and easy grades, and the volume of climbing one can achieve here.
After an event in April 2023, many new bolts were added, Most routes have been bolted with 10+ bolts.
You need to get a clearance for rock climbing in Ramanagara from Regional Forest Office located in the Ramanagara Town. A fee will be charged. The office is only open on weekdays. The rocks are cleared for activities from 6 AM to 6 PM.
Drive towards Ramanagara town, go past the center of the town, with the main bus terminal to your right. After passing the main center, turn left after about a kilometer or so on the second left that comes up, onto Ramanagara- Kanakapura Road.
Drive another three odd kilometers, keep a look out for Senapathy-Whitley factory to the left. Park at the factory and walk across the road to the right through the village towards the crag.
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