HCMS conducts introductory rock climbing courses for beginners for one week duration. This course is organized at different places in Nepal especially both indoor and outdoor climbing sites. Along with introductory rock climbing courses we focus on general rock climbing technique, safety measures, basic rope and knot system, top rope climbing methods, climbing communication, indirect belay methods and equipment introduction.
According to HCMS rock clibing standard we take admission only for 10 participants at one training group. Ratio of instructor and trainee will be 1: 3.
Anyone interested in joining this course may apply online or physically visit HCMS office at Barah Marg, Dhumbarahi 4-Kathmandu during office hours (10am to 4pm) except Saturday and Government holidays.
Rock Climbing Sites in Nepal
Rock climbing in Kathmandy valley – There are several artificial sport climbing center in Kathmandu valley such as Pasang Lhamu sport climbing center at Dhumbarahi, Balaju sport climbing center Balaju industrial area, Astrek sport climbing center Thamel and NMA sport climbing center Kakani just north west of Kathmandu one hour drive form city. As well as well equipped natural rock climbing cliff arround Kathmandu valley hills such as Chiple and rato paharo at Farping south from Kathmandu just one hour drive. Raniban cliff Shivapuri Nagarjun national park area west from Kathmandu valley just 20 minutes drive.
Rock climbing in Everest region – In Khumbu there are several equipped natural rock climbing spot such as rock climbing site in Lukla the gate way of Mt. Everest, Khumjung rock climbing site, Thamo rock climbing site and Thame rock climbing site.
Rock climbing in Bimal Nagar Tanahu – There is several well equipped multipitch rock climbing route in Bimal Nagar, Tanahu just 70km west from Kathmandu toward Bandipur most popular tourist distination of Nepal.
Rock climbing in Pokhara valley – Pokahra is the most popular tourist district of Nepal. There is NMA sport climbing and bouldering center at International Mountain Museum. As well as Three sister natural rock climbing center 30 minutes walk from Lake side.
