WHEN TO GO BOULDERING IN KUPPAM?

          References:- https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/kuppam_india_1265555

https://weatherspark.com/y/109403/Average-Weather-in-Kuppam-Andhra-Pradesh-India-Year-Round#google_vignette

          The answer in brief- Kuppam is suited for bouldering 365 days of the year.

          Weather & Access Comparison: The best Indian bouldering sites are Hampi, Badami, Manali, Sethan, Lonavala and those around Delhi and Hyderabad. All these suffer from some disadvantages due to the difficulty in access and extreme winter and summer season. This table explains this well.

SeasonHampi/ BadamiManali/ SethanLonavala/ Deccan PlateauDelhiHyderabad
SummerExtreme temperature  400C/ 1030FIdeal temperature 250C/ 770FGood temperature 370C/ 960FExtreme temperature  400C/ 1030FExtreme temperature 400C/ 1030F
WinterBest temperature 290C/ 840FExtreme temperature  30C/ 370FBest temperature 280C/ 820FBest temperature 220C/ 710FBest temperature 290C/ 840F
MonsoonSlippery bouldersSlippery bouldersExtremely slippery bouldersLimited slipperinessSlippery boulders
Access RestrictionsNone year roundLimitations  in winterLimitations  in monsoonNone year roundNone year round

          Temperatures in Kangundi-Kuppam: The weather of Kangundi-Kuppam located at 638 mtrs above mean sea level is very similar to that of Bengaluru. The maximum temperature in summer is 350C/ 950F and the minimum temperature in winter is 170C/ 620F.

Precipitation in Kangundi-Kuppam: Rain falls in Kangundi-Kuppam from April to December with maximum rain in September and October. Rain free months are December to March. The monsoon is not as severe in the Deccan Plateau or as the snowfall in Manali/ Ladkah.

Bouldering Season in Kangundi-Kuppam: Thus, while year round bouldering is possible by changing timings of the day, the best bouldering season is November to February. The second best season is from June to August before heavier rainfall makes the boulders slippery. Month wise bouldering planning can be done as tabulated below.

MonthTemperatureBest Time for Bouldering
January280C/830FWhole day
February300C/870FWhole day
March330C/920F6 am to 10 am5 pm to 7 pm
April340C/940F5 am to 9 am5 pm to 8 pm
May330C/930F5 am to 10 am5 pm to 8 pm
June310C/880FWhile day
July300C/870FWhole day
August300C/860FWhole day
September290C/850FAvoid rainy days
October290C/840FAvoid rainy days
November270C/810FWhole day
December260C/800FWhole day

Advantage Kangundi-Kuppam:  Therefore, Kangundi-Kuppam is best suited for beginners, weekend enthusiasts and for those who cannot afford to go to Manali/ Ladakh or are busy during the bouldering season of these two locations i.e, May to June and October to November.

Cultural Activities in Kangundi-Kuppam: The main festivals of Kangundi-Kuppam are Mahashivrati in February, weeklong Tirupati Gangamma Jatara in May, 17 days long Mahabharata Natakam in May and Adi Krithigai in July/ August. These are must watch for all tourists.

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