Paldor Peak 5,896m is located in the
Ganesh Himal, northwest of Katmandu. The name Ganesh is
taken from the elephant-headed Hindu god of good luck,
probably the most popular goddess in the Kathamndu valley.
It was Frist climbed by John Cleare and Ian Howell in
1974. Between Tilman's ascent in 1949 and Cleare's expedition
of 1974 it is possible that Paldor had no other ascents.
Since then the mountain has received more attention and
many new routes added. Paldor is one of the best and famous
trekking in Ganesh Himal region. This peak can be climbed
from North East, South East, West and South West Ridge.
The quickest approach to Paldor
and Ganesh Himal is from Sabru near Dunche in the Trisuli
valley which can be reached in a 6 to 7 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 Tangjet and Gatlang,
and 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. A more interesting approach is the trek from Sundarijal
(on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley) through the hills
of Helambu and over the Gosainkunda range to Sabru. The
return Back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
Day
01:
Arrival
in Kathamandu transfer to hotel/welcome
dinner (D)
Day
02:
Rest day at preparation
for the Climbing (B.L.D)
Day
03:
Drive from Kathmandu to Sabru (2,720m)
(B.L.D)
Days
04:
Sabru to Gatlang 2,240m (B.L.D)
Day
05:
Gatlang to Jarsadands (B.L.D)
Day
06:
Jarsadands to Khurpudanda pass 3,620m
(B.L.D)
Day
07:
Khurpudanda pass to Somdang (3,270m)
(B.L.D)
Day
08:
Somdang to Paldor Base Camp (4,280m)
(B.L.D)
Day
09:
Paldor base camp to High camp (B.L.D)
Day
10:
Rest day at High camp for acclimatization
(B.L.D)
Day
11:
Summit Paldor Peak (5,896m) to back
Base Camp (B.L.D)
