Rock Climbing In Thailand Ranks Amongst The Best In The World

Rock climbing in Thailand is an activity many visitors to this beautiful country

have on the top of their list.Picture some of the world's most incredible beaches on the planet dotted with the karst formations Krabi is famous for, huge limestone cliffs rising up with countless opportunities for beginner rock climbers and advanced.

There are countless operators offering climbing in Krabi, with varying standards.Visitors should check their guide books and speak to fellow climbers for the best climbing companies before embarking on an activity.Rock climbing in Krabi usually consists of half day climbs, full day climbs depending on the complexity of the climb and the location.With so many routes bolted and well documented it is easy to spend weeks in Krabi and never do the same climb twice.

Whilst Krabi rock climbing is the epicenter of rock climbing in Thailand, opportunities for rock climbing are present in almost every province in Thailand thanks to the varied landscape and local infrastructure.As Chiang Mai has been firmly on the backpacker trail for many years it was surprising that there were few operators offering rock climbing in Chiang Mai.With the development of the tourism infrastructure and the bolting of potential climbing routes, climbing in Chiang Mai is now possible and hot on the heels of Krabi in terms of popularity.Rock climbing companies in Chiang Mai can offer anything between a half day trip to several days where visitors can learn basic and advanced techniques in rock climbing.With such a huge area to explore there are dozens of sites already set up for rock climbing and undoubtedly, many more yet to be discovered.

The East coast of Thailand features a slightly different topography to the West coast and thus presents climbers with new and different climbing opportunities.Koh Tao is a small island near Koh Samui catering predominantly the backpacker travelers with budget accommodation and plenty of bars.Koh Tao is perhaps most famous for the scuba diving which ranks amongst the cheapest in the world to obtain a diving license.As the diving scene develops the locals are looking to other activities to keep guests entertained and rock climbing in Koh Tao is developing as a result.Koh Tao is made up of huge granite boulders, a result of volcanic activity millions of years ago, and these boulders have become fascinating areas for rock climbing and many areas around the island have been bolted for climbing.

How about rock climbing in Bangkok?Perhaps this activity does not spring to mind when visitors jump of the plane into one of Asia's great cities but nevertheless there are a number of areas where one can partake in climbing should you not be able to wait until you get to one of the more famous destinations.For just a few hundred baht visitors can sample artificial walls created by professional climbers.For many people who are freaked out by the manic traffic and noise of Bangkok this can be a rewarding introduction to your stay in Thailand.

When rock climbing in Thailand people should always consider the environment around them and be sure not to disturb or damage the flora and fauna, this way climbing in Thailand will undoubtedly be enjoyed for decades to come.

by:Daniel Wallace

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