Summary: Paldor Peak lies at the south-east end of Ganesh Himal marking the junction of the Tiru and Karpu Dandas at the head of the Mailung Khola, a tributary of the Trisuli Gandaki river. The name Ganesh is taken from the elephant-headed Hindu god of good luck, probably the most popular deity in the Kathamndu valley. On a clear day the Ganesh Himal, with the icy fangs of Pabil (7,101m/23,300ft), Logsang Karpo (7,150m/23,458ft), Ganesh I (7,406m/24,298ft) and Ganesh V (6,950m/22,802ft) can be seen forming an imposing backdorp to the north-west of Kathamndu.
The quickest approach to Paldor and Ganesh Himal is from Syabru near Dunche in the Trisuli valley which can be reached in a 7 to 8 hours drive from Kathmandu. From here the trail crosses the Langtang Khola to Sabrubesi. After crossing the Bhote Kosi river the route leads via Tamang villages of Gatlang, then heads northwards along the ridge before dropping into the forest above Mailung Khola to pick up the newly built road that leads to an army post. The moraine filled valley below Paldor is reached from here in another days walk. The return from the mountain can be made by trekking directly to Trisuli Bazaar in about 4 or 5 days from where a drive of about 4 hours bring one back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02 : KTM valley Sight Seeing and Prepare for Trip
Day 03 : Kathmandu-Drive to Syabrubesi 8/9hrs.
Day 04 : Saybru besi to Gatlang (2700m) 6/7 hrs.
Day 05 : Gatlang to Somdang (3270m) 6 hrs.
Day 06 : Somdang to Paldor Base Camp (4280m) 6 hrs
Day 07 : Paldor Base camp to High Camp (4700m) 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 08 : Paldor Summit and High Camp (5896m) Full day.
Day 09 : Paldor High Camp to Base Camp (4280m) 5 hrs.
Day 10 : Base Camp to Pangsnag kharaka (3450m) 6 hrs.
Day 11 : Pansnag Kharaka to Ruckhe Kharka (4040m) 7 hrs.
Day 12 : Rupchet Kharaka to Bhalche (1750m) 7 hrs.
Day 13 : Bhalche to Chadanda (1060m) 6 hrs.
Day 14 : Chadanda-Betrawati 1 hrs walk and drive to KTM 4 hrs
Day 15 : Free day in Kathmandu
Day 16 : Departure to Home
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