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This 2-day rock climbing itinerary at Hattiban offers a deeper dive into the sport, with a variety of routes to challenge and hone your skills. Spend two days exploring the rugged routes set amidst the forested hills near Kathmandu Valley, providing stunning views and a refreshing natural setting. This itinerary is suitable for beginners looking to practice basic techniques, as well as seaso...
This 2-day rock climbing itinerary at Hattiban offers a deeper dive into the sport, with a variety of routes to challenge and hone your skills. Spend two days exploring the rugged routes set amidst the forested hills near Kathmandu Valley, providing stunning views and a refreshing natural setting. This itinerary is suitable for beginners looking to practice basic techniques, as well as seasoned climbers aiming to tackle more challenging routes with guidance from expert instructors.
Trip Facts
- Duration: 2 Days, 3 Nights
- Destination: Hattiban, Kathmandu Valley
- Activity: Rock Climbing
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging (5a to 7a+ routes)
- Best Seasons: Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May)
- Elevation: Approximately 1,600 meters
- Group Size: 2-10 people
- Accommodation: Tented camp at Hattiban climbing area or a nearby lodge
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Hattiban Climbing Site – Full-Day Climbing Session
- 7:00 AM - Departure from Kathmandu
Meet at your hotel in Kathmandu and drive to Hattiban, which is approximately 1.5 hours away. - 8:30 AM - Arrival and Orientation
Arrive at the Hattiban climbing site, where your guide will provide a safety orientation and an overview of the day’s climbing routes. - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Morning Climbing Session
Start with some easier routes (5a to 6a) to warm up and build confidence. The guide will assist with techniques and belaying. - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Lunch Break
Take a break to enjoy a packed lunch in the natural surroundings, with beautiful views of the valley and mountains. - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Afternoon Climbing Session
Move on to intermediate-level routes, graded 6a to 6b. This session will help you work on balance, endurance, and route-finding skills. - 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Wrap-Up for the Day
Wind down for the day, organize your gear, and relax. - Evening - Camp Setup and Dinner
Set up camp in a designated area at Hattiban or stay in a nearby lodge. Enjoy a cooked meal, share climbing experiences with the group, and relax around a campfire (weather permitting).
Day 2: Full Day Climbing Session
- 7:30 AM - Breakfast at Camp
Have breakfast and prepare for another day of climbing. - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Advanced Climbing Session
After warming up, attempt some of the more challenging routes (6b to 7a+). This session will focus on overcoming difficult sections and applying advanced climbing techniques with guidance from the instructor. - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Lunch Break
Recharge with a packed lunch, enjoying the scenic surroundings. - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Final Climbing Session
A concluding climb session where you can revisit favorite routes, push personal limits, or focus on any techniques you'd like to refine. - 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Wrap-up and Group Photos
Conclude the day with group photos, feedback from the guide, and packing up the gear. - 4:00 PM - Drive Back to Kathmandu
Depart from Hattiban, heading back to Kathmandu—estimated arrival around 5:30 PM.
Day 3: Departure from Kathmandu
- Morning: Transfer to the airport or plan for additional activities or sightseeing in Kathmandu if your schedule permits.
Cost includes
- Transportation: Private vehicle transportation from Kathmandu to Hattiban and back.
- Accommodation: Tented camp or lodge near Hattiban climbing site for 2 nights.
- Climbing Equipment: Helmet, harness, climbing shoes, ropes, belay devices, and chalk.
- Professional Rock Climbing Guide: English-speaking, experienced rock climbing guide.
- Meals: Packed lunch for both climbing days, breakfast, and dinner at camp.
- Entry Fees: All required entry permits for the Hattiban climbing area.
- Guide Wages, Emergency Medical Insurance: Rock Climbing guide and Staff wages, medical and emergency rescue evacuation insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
- Medical Kit Bag: Medical kit (carried by Guide or supporting staff for basic use only)
- Government VAT / TAX: Local government VAT / Tax
- Farewell Dinner: Compliment Farewell Dinner hosted by XTREME CLIMBER’S
Cost Excludes
- Airfare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee USD 60 per person for 30 days to be applied for 60 days USD 120).
- Sightseeing: Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Insurance: Personal travel and high altitude insurance, accident, Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Expenses: Snacks, additional beverages, and any personal purchases.
- Tips for Guide: Gratuities for the guide (optional but appreciated).
- Additional Equipment: Any personal climbing gear or specialized equipment not covered in the standard provision.
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and Personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for staff, Drivers and Porters.
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. Or any costs that arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays, political disturbance, and strikes etc.
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