Nagarjun
also known as the Jamacho is the forested hill which lies
to the northwest of the Swayambhunnath Stupa. The climbing
cliff here is located inside the Royal Forest and is suitable
for both beginners and regulars. The limestone face is about
12 meters high, and there are several piton-equipped routes.
To get there, take a taxi to Balaju (3 km from downtown Kathmandu)
and then walk to the park entrance. From the gate, follow
the dirt road to a point just before the army checkpost where
you will come across a track leading to the right. Follow
this trail through trees and shrubs for about five minutes,
and there's the cliff
Another interesting rock wall
is situated on the slope of Shivapuri hill to the north of
Kathmandu .The granite faces here lie scattered about, and
the big cliff in the center is equipped with a single route
.To get there, go by taxi or bus to Budhailkantha (9km),the
shrine of the sleeping Bishnu, then walk west from the bus
stop the Bishnumati stream through terraced fields and enters
the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife reserve. The cliffs can
be seen from a distance, so you won't have much difficulty
finding the place. |
