{"id":28,"date":"2023-03-31T04:59:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T04:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2025-02-27T13:06:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:06:42","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/?page_id=28","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"28\" class=\"elementor elementor-28\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4b5069 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4b5069\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3247696\" data-id=\"3247696\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37d8cf1 elementor--h-position-left elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor--v-position-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"37d8cf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Despite a lack of resources, he soon became a skilled climber<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-0ec995e swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">From Student to Teacher<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><h5>Changing His Destiny and the Community's<\/h5>\n\nWith a deep commitment to his community, Ravi now teaches over a thousand children to climb, offering them the opportunities he once lacked.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-fdb3281 swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Badami Climbing Adventrue<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\"><h5>The Dream Continues<\/h5>\n\nToday, Ravi\u2019s company helps others discover the beauty of Badami\u2019s cliffs, while he works to further his dreams and impact his community.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-455f490 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"455f490\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-502b956\" data-id=\"502b956\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf2407 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2bf2407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How it all began<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7bbb71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7bbb71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Ravi Waddar\u2019s story is one of perseverance and transformation. Growing up in Badami, a small village in India, Ravi lived under the very rocks that climbers from around the world would later scale. In 2016, he was invited to try rock climbing, sparking a passion that would change his life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8afaa16 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8afaa16\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-775f250\" data-id=\"775f250\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95c8ada elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"95c8ada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c0232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70c0232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-astglobalcolor2 ); letter-spacing: 1.7px; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">The Early Days<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-astglobalcolor2 ); font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: 1.7px; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\"><\/span><br><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661f950 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"661f950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Though Badami is known for its ancient temples, it was not initially a destination for climbing. There were no formal climbing schools or instructors. However, Ravi&#8217;s determination led him to Praveen Cm, a national-level climber, who became his first mentor. Ravi\u2019s skills quickly grew, setting him on a path toward both personal and professional transformation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c2a6880\" data-id=\"c2a6880\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f15af elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36f15af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-suraj-14664469-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-169\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-suraj-14664469-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-suraj-14664469-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-suraj-14664469-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-suraj-14664469-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-suraj-14664469-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7799ffc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7799ffc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-efc7070\" data-id=\"efc7070\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-146db31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"146db31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ravi5.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-482\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ravi5.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ravi5-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ravi5-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6ae5eb\" data-id=\"a6ae5eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33fbd50 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"33fbd50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbc14ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cbc14ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CLimbing for a reason<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a51dc4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a51dc4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2017, a pivotal moment came when Chilean climber Luis Birkner visited Badami. He recognized the potential in local youth and, together with Ravi, launched Climbing for a Reason. This initiative provided climbing gear and mentorship to local children, giving Ravi the tools and knowledge he needed to advance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca9d19f elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ca9d19f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austerra.org\/de-vivir-bajo-las-rocas-a-escalarlas-la-inspiradora-historia-de-ravi-waddar-el-escalador-que-cambio-su-destino-y-el-de-su-comunidad\/?fbclid=PAAaZaFzOYrDqQQMZbMFxksRGFYgD0Q2iG2CjcvA9xv5CE_1JoWVT6IGI4c2Y\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Climbing For A Reason Article<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d1c6ae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d1c6ae\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d3fc16\" data-id=\"8d3fc16\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e5f2ed elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7e5f2ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d7c6d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d7c6d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-astglobalcolor2 ); letter-spacing: 1.7px; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Community Impact<\/span><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0712aa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0712aa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Today, Ravi is not only a proficient climber (having reached grades as high as 8a+) but also a dedicated teacher. He has taught over 1,000 children the sport, instilling hope and giving them opportunities for a better future. Ravi\u2019s work has greatly impacted Badami, offering a new avenue of income and a sense of purpose to the community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-206b9a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"206b9a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Read More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3365f49\" data-id=\"3365f49\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dcb58a5\" data-id=\"dcb58a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd888ee elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cd888ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd23c5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd23c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Badami climbing adventure<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-489af09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"489af09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2835\">Ravi\u2019s own venture, Rock Climbing Badami, offers climbing tours and lessons, allowing both tourists and locals to experience the magic of Badami\u2019s rock faces.<span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">&nbsp;Ravi has set his sights on further developing Badami as a climbing destination, studying political science, and continuing his work with Climbing for a Reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2835\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">&nbsp;His ultimate goal is to create lasting change, both for his community and the climbing world.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Ravi faces the challenge of needing updated equipment to keep providing top-tier experiences to his clients and a future for his community.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-354f907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"354f907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"ti-rating-text\"> <strong class=\"ti-rating\"> Excellent <\/strong> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars star-lg\"> <span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span> <\/span> <div class=\"ti-rating-text\"> <span class=\"nowrap\">Based on <strong>216 reviews<\/strong><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-large-logo\"> <div class=\"ti-v-center\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ti-logo-fb\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/logo.svg\" width=\"150\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Google\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container\"> <div class=\"ti-controls\"> <div class=\"ti-next\"><\/div> <div class=\"ti-prev\"><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container-wrapper\">  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWjBidqGL9f0aVT1WSEEaWZR5mK9i_OfWnOmXCruwMwpTf7gHRUug=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Onkar Sharma\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Onkar Sharma <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-03-18<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->I spent my time with Ravi to guide me on lead climbing routes around different crags in Badami.\n\nThe experience has been amazing mostly because of the nature of Ravi as a guide. He has been very patient with me, never rushed me on the routes to climb. If I want to relax and take it slow he is very understandable of my needs.\n\nI could progress onto difficult routes all due to the motivation and guidance given by Ravi.\n\nHe has also played an important role in helping me find good accommodation and food options.\n\nOverall, I\u2019d recommend to go with him as a rock guide to have best of best experience in Badami.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVB94AM7KlW42xDXBNgg6GAiM_28fAweTJsZvkZttuZ7GKCoQgo=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Sambhav Jain\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Sambhav Jain <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-03-12<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->We went to Badami totally unaware of what await further. We chose Ravi as our guide because he was very helpful on the phone. He explained us everything around the course and place.\n\nHe took utmost care about the safety of ours and also helped with recommendation of food as well as tourist places. He adjusted the level very well as per how we performed and that dynamic teaching style of his is something we loved a lot. I would recommend him to everyone who is planning to go to Badami for learning rock climbing.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocLzM-uZcxvNMk1mxKUL0EIJ4xD4kx3xb9oU1SQuoObjkGC8Pbc=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"sinchana Ks\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> sinchana Ks <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-02-13<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->I recently had the pleasure of climbing with Ravi waddar from Badami climbing adventure Their expertise and guidance made the experience both safe and enjoyable. I highly recommend Ravi waddar to anyone looking for reliable and knowledgeable climbing guide<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocLHIsat5FF7Cle7QcXMUd48AclxCw-aSpisfEucD7JpTlGw4Q=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"zonal Net\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> zonal Net <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-02-09<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->The 6-day climbing session with Ravi was nothing short of amazing! From the very first day, it was clear that Ravi wasn\u2019t just an expert climber but also a fantastic teacher. His humility and patience made learning feel effortless, no matter how challenging the climb was. He had a way of breaking down techniques in a simple and approachable manner, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable and confident on the rocks.\n\nWhat made the experience even more special was the environment\u2014it felt like home. The atmosphere was welcoming, the people around were supportive, and every climb brought a sense of accomplishment. Whether it was figuring out the right grip, overcoming fear, or simply enjoying the moment, every day was filled with small victories.\n\nThis place isn\u2019t just about climbing; it\u2019s about connecting with nature, pushing your limits, and finding joy in the simplest things. If you\u2019re someone who wants to touch the rocks, feel the thrill of climbing, and experience pure happiness, this is definitely the place to be!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUgLcIv6KNIRs3JcNbv_6xppZXsjFUWp7CTTGiyfJ-C9bJQG8s2=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Sagar Kundagari\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Sagar Kundagari <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-02-05<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Super<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocLVLh6xjGK4oxJVI20TmNK7D0hZZPgICCrvyvHMBSIb_Wy6=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Sunil Kudva\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Sunil Kudva <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-02-04<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Ravi and his group of Trainers are excellent at motivation and encouragement. Ravi knows how to gently push so that one is able to excel.\nWe go every second month and now my wife is doing lead climbing. He teaches as per your levels with patience and safety.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVgvfiiI1TFrkEVIyEY9vkcsObuZcNTjdhN62Tj0IVdEowRpDd97A=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Madhuri Kudva (Elite Fitness Mumbai)\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Madhuri Kudva (Elite Fitness Mumbai) <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-02-04<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Feb 2025\nAfter our first rockclimbing trip with Ravi in September 2024, we went back twice - in November 2024 with 9 people and in Feb 2025 with 7 people.\n\nAll 3 times, we experienced growth in our skills, fun-filled days full of challenge, expert guidance and adventure.\n\nBelow is our detailed experience of the first trip. Both next ones matched and exceeded our expectations. Thank you Ravi and team!\n\nSep 2024\nThis was our first Rockclimbing experience in Badami and we chose Ravi to guide us based on his previous Google reviews. The experience was exceptional!\nWe spent 2 days with him; he organised all our gear, shoes and equipment. His cousin Shiva helped us on Day 2 when the group got larger so that we could use our time well.\nRavi is clearly an expert, confident as a teacher and good in his communication skills. He encouraged us to try our best at every route. We loved our experience so much that we have already booked our next visit in Nov end and early Jan so that we can keep up this activity under his guidance. We are even taking along our gym members and trainers so that they can experience it too! Thank you Ravi!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocIuT4vfMKPF_uBsriFHryw-DWO9dSqoTGH8D1VbDNpa_Eq5gQ=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"dhanpal jhaveri\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> dhanpal jhaveri <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-02-03<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->My first trip to Badami for rock climbing along with my gym buddies.  Fantastic experience!  Ravi Waddar was our guide and safety expert who along with his brothers took us on an incredible weekend adventure across two locations trying different paths with varying degrees of difficulties.  Truly a must do for every fitness and adventure enthusiast!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocK95zN4JIJEucN1sNmV5a6lPznewRRpJLqshs59-Fr80gw0lQ=s120-c-rp-mo-br100\" alt=\"Karthik Patel\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Karthik Patel <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2025-02-03<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Ravi Waddar is a highly recommended rock climbing guide in Badami, known for his exceptional teaching skills and unwavering commitment to safety. Climbers have praised his ability to adapt to various climbing styles and needs, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience. His risk management and safety standards are on par with internationally certified guide, providing climbers with confidence and security during their adventures. Ravi's extensive knowledge of Badami's climbing routes, combined with his patient and motivational approach, makes him an ideal guide for both beginners and experienced climbers. His professionalism and dedication to the sport have left a lasting impression on many, making him the go-to guide for rock climbing in Badami.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <\/div> <div class=\"ti-controls-line\"> <div class=\"dot\"><\/div> <\/div>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/pre><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Guide: Ravi Waddar From Living Beneath the Rocks to Scaling Heights Discover the incredible journey of Ravi Waddar, a man who transformed his life and his community through the power of rock climbing in Badami, India. A Self-Taught Climber Climbing as a Life-Changer Ravi&#8217;s love for climbing began at the age of 16 when &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/?page_id=28\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">About<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":61,"href":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":624,"href":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions\/624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockclimbingbadami.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}