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Rock Climbing

Nepal offers some terrific locations for those who wish to crawl. Kathmandu offers a roster of stone walls. There are dazzling places for those who wish to crawl up vertically cliffs. In Nepal, rock climbing has found increasing popularity among visitors coming to Nepal as well as for the local people. Most of the rock climbing spots are situated to the north and northwest of the Kathmandu valley.

Many travelers and visitors apart from exploring the tranquil beauty of Nepal Himalayas love doing some adventure activities like paragliding, cannoning, bunjy Jumping, Hot Air ballooning etc. Nepal has the second highest bunjy in the world and the 'giantest' swing, over a canyon in the Bhote Koshi at the height of 170m. The paragliding is fabulous in Pokhara with 8000+ m peaks on the background, and newer soft & hard adventure opportunities are on the rise. You will also enjoy exploring the tranquil beauty and the remote & unique cultures.

The most important destination for rock climbing in Nepal is Nagarjun Royal forest and Shivapuri Watershed & Wildlife Reserve. Combined with bird watching, you will have an amazing experience of rock climbing in these spots. Nagarjun is a verdant hill located to the northwest of the Swyambhu Stupa and believed to be the place where the famous Buddhist philosopher ‘Nagarjun’ meditated. The cliff here is located inside the Nagarjun forest reserve, suitable for both beginners and wall rats. The limestone rock face is about 12-15 m high and bears the remnants of earlier climbs.

You could always go for a free climb if are experienced enough or use the friendlier chocks. Shivapuri hill situated to the north of Kathmandu has an interesting rock wall. Getting there, you can hire taxi or simply go by bus to Budhanilakantha, the shrine of sleeping Vishnu and walk from the bus stop to Shivapuri Watershed. The cliff can be seen from the distance.