Overview
Rock Climbing in Nepal
Rock Climbing in Nepal offers some great outdoor and indoor rock climbing spots, depending on how much time you want to spend and your skill set. If you are a novice climber or first-timer and want hands-on experience, we suggest you head towards Thamel, which houses Astrek Climbing Wall, a quite popular spot among climbers of all stripes. You can try different bouldering walls and taller walls for couple of hours. If you lack climbing shoes and harnesses, you can rent them.
We advise you to come with a local climber if it’s your first time as that will immensely help you. If you have a day to spare in Kathmandu Valley and even if you lack basic climbing skills, our rock climbing certified guides will be more than glad to provide you with basic training. Also, for advanced climbers, we can help you rent all the necessary gear and a well-seasoned guide for your ultimate adventure!
Rock Climbing in Kakani:
Rock climbing in Nepal offers one of the best places to get an experience of rock climbing in Nepal in kakani which lies 29 km northwest of Kathmandu on the road to Trisuli. From the hilltop, excellent views can be had of various mountains. Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Gauri Shanker are the popular peaks. The Kakani rock climbing has 6 routes. The rock is only about 20 meters, but quite challenging. There is also an outdoor climbing wall in the Mountaineering park nearby. Tents are available with outdoor cooking and shower facilities. This retreat site must be reserved in advance.
Balaju Rock Climbing :
Balaju Rock Climbing Site is located in the base Nagarjuna and it takes 30 minutes by car it is one of the nearest Climbing Sites in the Capital and there are more than 22 climbing routes and grade 4a to 7b+ overhang climbing also people who want to train them self-there are much multi-pitch 65m and single pitch 12m. However, tourists are currently not allowed to enter this site without a Nepali guide.
Hattiban Rock Climbing :
Hattiban outdoor climbing is also one of the best places to experience rock climbing in Nepal which lies 26km away from Kathmandu City and it takes 1 hour by bus. It is just a 20-minute walk from the Road and there are more than 10 climbing routes. The climbing grades start from 6a to 7a. The climbing period is recommended during the winter season in daylight as the rock face is towards the South, thus warm sunlight can be anticipated. Likewise, Spring is favorable too.
Bimal Nagar Rock Climbing Site :
Bimal Nagar climbing site is situated in the southwest of Kathmandu which is on the Prithivi highway to Pokhara. It is 140 km from Kathmandu and takes around 5 hours by bus. If you are coming from Pokhara then it is 60 km. There are only a few fixed routes where you can go climbing. It is 55 meters of natural rock climbing and four pitches and some single pitches and can be spotted after walking 5 minutes from the road.
