Discover incredible outdoor rock climbing in Nepal. Natural rock climbing or man-made rock wall climbing with the aim of reaching the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route is known as rock climbing.
Climbing differs from other types of climbing in that it requires the climber to balance by using hands to hold their own weight. Climbing is a physically and mentally tough sport that pushes a climber’s strength, endurance, agility, and balance, as well as mental control.
This small Himalayan country also has a variety of rock climbing options for visitors seeking to spend a few days or even weeks challenging themselves with some tough climbs.
Attempt the Nepalese limestone rocks in the calm valleys of Hattiban or Balaju, just 15 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu. Bimal Nagar, about 5 hours from Kathmandu and near the beautiful city of Pokhara, is another excellent climbing location. The Everest region also has some excellent rock climbing options.
1. Rock Climbing in Nagarjun Forest Reserve
Nagarjuna is a forested hill to the northwest of the Swyambhu Stupa, where the renowned Buddhist philosopher Nagarjun is said to have meditated. It takes 30 minutes to drive from Thamel to the Nagarjuna Forest Reserve. We’ll have to hike 30 minutes from the entrance gate to get to the climbing area.
The climbing location offers a diverse choice of routes and is ideal for beginners, intermediates, and advanced climbers. The limestone rock face is 12-15 meters tall and exhibits the scars of previous climbs.
2. Rock Climbing in Hattiban
The rock climbing spot of Hattiban is located on the road to the holy shrine of Dhaskinkali. The climbing site is for experts who want to climb at the highest levels. The drive duration from Thamel, Kathmandu is 1 hour, then you will have to climb for around 30 minutes to get to the site.
3. Rock Climbing in Bimalnagar
The Bimal Nagar climbing spot is located southwest of Kathmandu, and the bus ride to Pokhara takes over 5 hours. It is 140 kilometers from Kathmandu. There are only a few fixed routes where you may go climbing; it’s a 55-meter natural rock climb with four pitches and a few single pitches that’s only 5 minutes from the road.
4. Rock Climbing in Everest Region
Lukla
After arriving in Lukla, you will have to hike for30 minutes to get to a recently opened natural rock climbing site. You can also explore this location by engaging in an adventure game on a natural rock on the mountain.
Thame
The 3800m Thame Everest region is located in the eastern section of Nepal, near Mt. Everest, and offers outdoor rock climbing. This region is well-known among climbers because it is home to two world-record-holding Everest climbers. There are about 17 different routes ranging from 4c to 7c multi-pitch 200m height at this rock climbing area.
Following the first day of rock climbing, there will be a steady ascent to the famous Namche Bazaar, which offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Everest and the surrounding summits. Similarly, the second rock climbing destination is in Thame.