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Rock climbing in Nepal
- Blog
- 14 December 2023
Rock climbing in Nepal
1. Hattiban Rock Climbing Area
Season: The best season to rock climb is September to mid-June.
Rock Type: Limestone.
Type of Climbing:
Notes: Hattiban has been an international rock-climbing destination for decades. It is one of the most popular bouldering destinations near Kathmandu, Nepal. You can contact a reliable travel company in Thamel for the trip, and Altitude Trails and Adventures are popular ones.
Location: Hattiban Rock Climbing, J7HC+94H, Unnamed Road, Dakshinkali 44600
2. Nagarjun Forest Rock Climbing
Season: Mid-September to mid-June.
Rock Type: Limestone.
Type of Climbing:
Notes: This is another famous place for sport climbing just 3km from the capital city of Kathmandu. The crag is about 12-15m high, providing climbing excitement for all levels of climbers and a great opportunity for hiking circled by lush green forest with amazing valley views on a clear day.
Location: Nagarjun Rock Climbing, P7RQ+GQJ, Nagarjun 44600
3. Bimalnagar, Tahahu, Rock Climbing
Season: The best season to rock climb is mid-September to mid-June.
Rock Type: Limestone.
Type of Climbing: Multi-pitch/Lead/Top rope climbing
Notes: Another renowned rock wall for climbing, where you can enjoy the view of amazing Mountain Annapurna, Mt.Manaslu, and the fresh Marshyandi River flowing. The rock is sharp, mostly low-angle limestone, with overhanging routes mixed in. Here we have good options for several multi-pitch climbs. At the top of the climb, one must explore the biggest natural cave in Nepal – Siddha Cave. The crag is about 140km northwest of Kathmandu. We can offer this chill rock trip package at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, there are very few lodges available. What are you waiting for on this trip?
Location: XC3F+48Q, Prithvi Hwy, Bandipur
4. Thame Rock Climbing
Season: The best season to rock climb is mid-September to mid-June.
Type of Climbing: Multi-pitch/Lead/Top rope climbing
Notes: One of the very popular Outdoor Rock-climbing spots in the 3800m Thame village at Everest region, situated in the eastern part of Nepal, nearby Sagarmatha. There are about 17 different routes ranging from 4c to 7c, multi-pitch, and 200m height at this rock-climbing area.
Location: 27.83084, 86.64939
5. Langtang Valley
Rock Type: Unfossiliferous
sedimentary and metasedimentary.
Type of Climbing:
Multi-pitch climbing, via ferrata, bouldering.
Notes: This is a newly
explored mountain valley, around 122 km from Kathmandu. The trek starts and
takes you to the magnificent Kyanjin Gomba. On the way, you can explore
limitless rocks of all levels with our friendly rock guides.
Location: 6G6W+R7 Langtang
Valley Trek, Langtang 45000
We are certain this list
isn’t complete and never will be, as the exploring potential in Nepal is crazy.
Alternate routes and challenges keep going up every other day. If we have
missed a crag that you’ve climbed, hit us up, and We will make sure to add it
here, and we will also be keen to check them out! Dhanyabad to all the local
developers and climbers who helped us multiple times with the information.