Go back to India.
Go back to Bangalore Part Four.
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0925-300x225.jpg)
The Achalu Formation.
One day later, we went for the final route on our list: the four pitch Broomberg (5.9) on the Achalu formation. Very fun climbing on a pretty looking dome. The last pitch has a reputation of being very flakey (if well protected). In fact, by the time we did the route the final pitch must’ve cleaned up already: fun, Smith Rock-style edging in a cool position.
Photos
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0915-1024x768.jpg)
On the morning drive to Achalu formation; visible in background (Dec. 2023).
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The approach starts in a village (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0925-1024x768.jpg)
The Achalu formation (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0930-1024x768.jpg)
Pranee, Punit, and Shirley (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0933-2-1024x768.jpg)
There she is. Broomberg route follows the left skyline (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0936-1024x768.jpg)
A closer look (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7741-1024x768.jpg)
Starting up pitch 1 of Broomberg on Achalu (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7744-1024x768.jpg)
Roughly at the first pitch belay; linked this with the second pitch (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8039-1024x768.jpg)
Shirley starting up pitch 1 of Broomberg (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8041-1024x768.jpg)
Views from the second belay on Broomberg (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8077-768x1024.jpg)
More of Shirley on pitches 1 and 2 (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8088-1024x768.jpg)
Arriving at the second belay. Good climbing (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7749-1024x768.jpg)
Starting up pitch 3 (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8094-1024x768.jpg)
Looking back at Shirley from the lead of the steeper pitch 3 (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7756-768x1024.jpg)
Just past the (reported) crux move of the route (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8114-1024x768.jpg)
Pitch 3 (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8097-1024x768.jpg)
Man, look at all those lovely formations (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8098-1024x768.jpg)
More views (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8131-768x1024.jpg)
More pitch 3 action (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8135-1024x768.jpg)
Shirley on pitch 3. Punit and Pranee are visible on the boulder below (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7761-3-1024x768.jpg)
Starting up the enjoyable pitch 4 of Broomberg (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8144-1024x768.jpg)
Looking back at Shirley from the lead of pitch 4 (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7771-2-1024x768.jpg)
Higher on pitch 4 (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8145-1024x768.jpg)
Views from the top of the route. It’s a low 5th scramble to the summit of the dome which we did not do (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8198-1024x768.jpg)
Shirley low on pitch 4 (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8158-1024x768.jpg)
Some fauna seen from top of the route (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8161-1024x768.jpg)
Our route companion. Is that a falcon?
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8164-1024x768.jpg)
Same guy. Gal? Them?
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8223-1024x768.jpg)
Enjoying Smith Rock-like edging on pitch 4 (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8192-1024x768.jpg)
A closer look at a village below (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8244-1024x768.jpg)
Pitch 4 of Broomberg (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8255-768x1024.jpg)
Nearing the fourth belay (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8256-768x1024.jpg)
Shirley topping out on Broomberg (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7773-1024x768.jpg)
Beginning the descent from Achalu (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8265-1024x768.jpg)
Views got clearer later in the morning as we were coming down (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8263-768x1024.jpg)
Rapping the third pitch. The climbing path itself is actually clean of vegetation (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8271-768x1024.jpg)
Almost Kingfisher time (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8027-1024x768.jpg)
Crisper views (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0947-1024x768.jpg)
Post-climb group shot. Punit’s on the left and Pranee’s on the right (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0958-2-1024x768.jpg)
Shirley on the hike back (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0961-2-1024x768.jpg)
Back in the village (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0966-1024x768.jpg)
Village sights (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0968-1024x768.jpg)
Look at those eyelashes (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0973-1024x768.jpg)
Sizable and probably dead (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0977-1024x768.jpg)
Oh my cuteness (Dec. 2023).
![Broomberg](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0983-1024x768.jpg)
Spicy spicy drying out (Dec. 2023).
Go to Bangalore To Lonavala.
Go back to India.