Paldor Peak Climbing in Nepal

Paldor peak (5896m.) is situated in the Ganesh Himal trekking region, northwest from Katmandu valley. First climb by Lan Howell and John Cleare in 1974. Between Tilman climb in 1949 and John Cleare climbing of 1974 it is likely that Paldor had no other climb. Filled valley below Paldor is reach from here. Ending the trekking through one more part of Ganesh Himal. Mountain has found more notice and many new way append. Proposes the tourist meet with classic Nepali people all the way and every day which also might be call an edifying or culture tour. This peak can be climbing from north east, south east, west and south west ridge. Top is not far from high camp but necessitate some tricky climb on vertical ice and snow. Paldor peak offering stunning view far way view of Machhapuchhre in Annapurna Himalaya region in western part of Nepal. Demanding pleasurable climbing a amusing hike back to the local bazaar of ringne, khahare and next day drive to Kathmandu.

 

Paldor peak is the region of Ganesh Himal it is popular trekking route in Nepal. Trekking throughout the typical Tamang villages below the shadows of Ganesh Himals discover the remote parts of Langtang region. Name of Ganesh is taken from the elephant headed Hindu god of good luck, perhaps the most well-liked goddess in the Kathamndu valley. Between Tilman climb in 1949 and Cleare's expedition of 1974 it is likely that Paldor had no other climb. The base camp will be set in a valley below the merger of Pardor east and Paldor west glaciers at an elevation of 4600m and high camp will be placed at 5200m. The top from the high camp is not far but necessitate some tricky climb on sheer ice and snowy peak. The quickest approach to Paldor and Ganesh Himal is from Sabru near Dunche in the Trisuli valley, which can be reach in a 7 to 8 hours drive from Kathmandu. From here the trail cross the Langtang Khola to Sabrubesi. After cross the Bhote Kosi river the route leads via Tamang villages of Tangjet and Gatlang, then heads northwards along the ridge before plummeting into the forest above Mailung Khola to pick up the recently build road that leads to an army post. Since then the mountain has acknowledged more interest and many new routes added. This peak can be climb from north east, south east, west and south west ridge. The valley below Paldor is reach from here in another days walk. More interesting approach the trekking from Sundarijal through the hills of Helambu and over the Gosainkunda range to Sabrubesi.

 

Paldor Peak Climbing Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1460m.) by drive and overnight Hotel.

Day 02: Trekking to Gatlang (2220m.) and overnight tent camp.

Day 03: Trekking to Yuri Kharka (2720m.) and overnight tent camp.

Day 04: Trekking to Somdang (3270m.) and overnight tent camp.

Day 05: Trekking to Jasta Khani (3950m.) and overnight tent camp.

Day 06: Trekking to Paldor Peak Base Camp (4980m.) and overnight tent camp.

Day 07: Acclimatization day in Paldor Peak Base Camp and overnight tent camp.

Day 08: Climbing to Paldor Peak High Camp (5330m.) and overnight tent camp.

Day 09: Summit Paldor Peak (5896m.) back to Base Camp and overnight tent camp.

Day 10: Trekking to Somdang (3270m.) and overnight tent camp.

Day 11: Trek to Narchet Kharka, overnight tent camp and different view than beginning of trip.

Day 12: Trekking to Sertung and overnight tent camp.

Day 13: Trekking to Jharlang and overnight tent camp.

Day 14: Trekking to Darkha and overnight tent camp.

Day 15: Trekking to Khahare Bazaar and overnight tent camp.

Day 16: Rest day, visit local village and swimming in river and overnight tent camp.

Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu by local bus or private Landcruiser and overnight Hotel.