The Paldor Peak Climbing is an 18 Days trekking that is considered one of the most popular and frequently visited trekking sites by both the local people as well as foreigners from all around the world. Paldor Peak (5,923m) is located northwest of Kathmandu in the Ganesh Himal. The North-East Ridge was originally ascended by Bill Tilman, Peter Lloyd, Tenzing Sherpa, and Da Namgyal during the monsoon of 1949.
The Paldor peak Climbing offers spectacular views of the Ganesh Himal summits, including Langtang Lirung (7,227 m) and Manaslu (8,156 m), as well as the Tibetan Himalayas, including Shishapangma (8,013 m).
Paldor Peak Climbing is a low-altitude climb that is both enjoyable and simple. The major glacier route is crevassed and requires some navigation. Continue ascending until you reach the col, where you have two choices. You can either use ropes to climb the easy ridge or go around to the crevassed rear for a 45-degree ridge. A traverse of the peak is doable in excellent weather.
Paldor top expedition requires at least three weeks of preparation and excellent physical fitness to reach the summit. Your climbing guide will take you to the summit of Paldor Peak and then down to Syabrubensi, where you can drive back to Kathmandu. The optimum season for climbing the Paldor top is in the fall and spring, but different tours and travel agencies organize trips all year long according to the plan and requirements of travelers and mountain climbers, with personalized top climbing administration.
Paldor Peak Climbing Itinerary
Thamel Marga Central Thamel Kathmandu (Google Map)
Max. Elevation: Kathmandu (1,400m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Dinner
At the airport, one of our members will be waiting for you. They will meet you at the airport and transport you to the hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Max. Elevation: Kathmandu(1,400m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
On the second day of this trip, you will be roaming the beautiful Kathmandu city. This city is rich in arts and culture. Also, this city hosts many popular UNESCO Heritage Sites.
There are many wonderful places to visit in this city. But one day is not enough to visit all the places. We will try our best to show you as much as possible.
Some popular attractions are Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Basantapur, etc. There are various ancient places with beautiful artifacts and monuments.
You will also be preparing for the Pisang Peak Climbing along with working on necessary paperwork.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Max. Elevation: Syabru Besi (1,460m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drive Duration: 5-6 hours
You will leave the hotel in the early morning and then drive to Shyabrubesi. You will observe beautiful scenery on the way, which will be an amazing start to our trekking journey. You will follow the trail that mostly passes through the bank of the Trishuli River alongside the magnificent view of green fields, small valleys, and Ganesh Himal (7422m). You will cross a few settlement areas like Dhunche and Betrawati on your way to Syabru Besi.
Overnight in Syabru Besi.
Max. Elevation: Gatlang(2,238m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 6-7hours
In the morning, you travel along the bank of Chilime Khola. You will cross a bridge over the Chilime Khola to the north bank and then walk along until you cross another suspension bridge to the south. You will follow the trail that passes through Gholjong Sango and walk along the water channel leading us to Tangjet. And then you will climb along the millet barley crossing many huge Mani walls, farmlands of rice carved stones and lotus Mandalas to your destination Gatlang.
Overnight in Gatlang.
Max. Elevation: Somdang (3,258m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
After your breakfast, you will walk along the trail that passes through the Khumbu Danda (3,739m) in the early morning. And then your path will head along the crest which lies toward the north. After that, you ascend steeply to the west direction. You will then start walking towards the forested landscapes of different coniferous trees like pine, fir, and the national flower of Nepal, the Rhododendron. With this, you will also enjoy the beautiful view of the Langtang and Annapurna range. After hiking for a while, you will rise through a steep path and then finally reach Somdang.
Overnight in Somdang.
Max. Elevation: Lari(4,868m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Today’s trail will mostly pass through the rhododendron forest, and you will continue walking along with the open fields and cultivated lands. You will spectate a mesmerizing view of Ganesh Himal (7422m), Manaslu (8163m), and a few others in the Annapurna range. The trail you walk will pass along the east side of Ganesh Himal (7422m) until Lari. The approximate time to reach Lari is almost five to six hours. From Lari, you will see a clear view of Paldor Peak (5860m).
Overnight in Lari.
When traveling at a higher altitude, you need to acclimatize to the environment to make your further trek easier. In order to do so, you will do a short day hiking, or you can even take a rest at Lari. You can enjoy the stunning view of the high mountains and the hills of this region. You can dwell around the village, get along with the people and culture and even eat the common food of that place.
Max. Elevation: Paldor Base Camp (4,980m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
The manganese mine you will come through will be the last tree line at this height. After walking in the northeast direction, you will climb along the rocky ridges along the moraines. These moraines lie below the glaciers of Paldor Peak (5860m). The ascend towards the ridge-line is very steep and challenging, but one must not give up. Then after you will finally reach the junction of East and west Paldor glacier.
Overnight in Paldor Base Camp.
Max.Elevation: High Camp (5,200m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Today, you will follow the trail along the steep moraine slopes to the alluring campsites. After walking down the trail for a while, you will climb along with the boulder fields and then reach a lake called Fang. To the east of Fang, you will see the campsite. From there, you will be able to enjoy the lovely view of lofty peaks, snowy glaciers, and lakes. Your trek guide will instruct you and teach you about the climbing gears, and you will be practicing under their supervision for the remaining time.
Overnight in High Camp.
Max.Elevation: Paldor Peak (5,903m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 7-8 hours
Towards the east, you will follow the trail that leads to the Paldor Glacier. The trail is steep, and you will come across loose rocks and hard snow. You must follow and listen to the instructions stated by the guide. Walking along the trail, you will finally reach the top of the peak. From there, you will observe the stretching and spectacular view of the mountain peaks like Machhapuchhre Himal (6997m), Shisapangma (8013m), and the brown hills of Tibet. You will spend some time on the peak, might even take some selfies, meditate, pray or just lie down and enjoy the beauty of nature and then you will descend back to the Basecamp and take a rest.
Overnight in Base Camp.
Sometimes, when there is bad weather, and it’s impossible to summit the peak on the scheduled date due to unfavorable changes in weather, we use this day.
Max.Elevation: Somdang (3,258m)
Accommodation: Tea House/Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
After being pleased by the beautiful mountain views, you will return back from the same path along the moraines to reach Somdang. The path will be very sharply descending, so you should be very careful with your steps and try not to get hurt. After crossing the manganese mine, you will run into a few green plant life and waterfalls. And then you will reach Somdang.
Overnight in Somdang.
Max. Elevation: Gatlang (2,238m)
Accommodation: Tea House/ Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
You will be descending along the steep trail that leads to the road and will continue to the forested landmark. After that, you will reach Khumpu danda. You will walk down the same path all the time. You will reach your destination Gatlang Village after walking the zigzag trail around the Khumpu Danda. You will immerse yourself with the villagers, learn about the place, eat what they eat, and try wearing what they wear.
Overnight in Gatlang.
Max.Elevation: Tatopani (2,607m)
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
After breakfast, you will leave for the descending trail along the Bhotekoshi River to Thangbuche, which is close to Chilime village. You will stop for lunch in Thangbuche and see the Chilime hydropower dam. The trail then climbs along the hanging bridge until it reaches Tatopani. You may relax in the local hot springs, which are said to relieve all ailments and aches.
Overnight in Tatopani.
Max.Elevation: Nagthali (3,165m)
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Today, you will hike to Nagthali Danda, a stunning vantage point for the high snow-capped peaks. The journey to Brimdang village is primarily across forested terrain. You will have your lunch and rest for a while there. You shall then ascend to the Nagthali Danda. You will return to Tatopani while taking in the magnificent views of the stretched mountains.
Overnight in Nagthali.
Max.Elevation: Syabrubesi (1,460m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
After breakfast, you will start your trip from Tatopani through rice, barley, and paddy fields. Before arriving at Syabrubesi, you will pass through a highly forested area and a few peaceful villages. Today is the last day of our Paldor peripheral peak-climbing expedition. You may take one last look at the mountains and lovely scenery of the Langtang region.
Overnight in Syabrubesi.
Max.Elevation: Kathmandu (1,400m)
Accommodation: Hotel/ Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Today is the last day of your journey. You will arrive in Kathmandu after a lovely trip along the Trishuli River with magnificent views of renowned Himalayan peaks and rich flora. When you arrive in Kathmandu, they will bring you to your hotel, where you may spend the remainder of your time exploring or relaxing.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
We will bring you back to Tribhuvan International Airport for your scheduled flight after breakfast.
Paldor Peak Climbing takes 12 to 15 days with Nepal Mountain Adventure, driving from Kathmandu to Trisuli Bazaar and trekking through Gatlang and the Tamang Heritage Trek trail to reach the Paldor Peak summit at 5,896 m in the Ganesh Himal range northwest of Langtang.
Paldor Peak Climbing with Nepal Mountain Adventure starts from USD 1,299 per person including the climbing permit, licensed guide, porter, camping equipment and cook, all meals, Langtang National Park permit, and TIMS card for the complete itinerary.
Paldor Peak at 5,896 m is rated strenuous with technical crampon sections on the upper snow and ice face and some fixed rope use on the steeper sections below the summit ridge. The remote approach and basic camping throughout the itinerary add to the overall physical demands of this less-visited peak.
Three permits are required which are the Paldor Peak Climbing Permit (USD 250) from the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the Langtang National Park Entry Permit (USD 30), and the TIMS card (USD 20). Nepal Mountain Adventure arranges all permits before departure.
Autumn (October to November) is the best season. The Ganesh Himal and Langtang foothills receive significant monsoon rainfall and Paldor’s upper glacier sections are most stable and safely accessible in the post-monsoon October window. Spring (April to May) is the secondary option.
From the Paldor Peak summit at 5,896 m climbers see outstanding views of Ganesh Himal (7,422 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), Himalchuli (7,893 m), Langtang Lirung (7,227 m), and on very clear days the more distant summits of the Annapurna and Everest ranges creating one of the broadest panoramas available from any Ganesh Himal area trekking peak.
The Tamang Heritage Trek route through Gatlang and Briddim provides both the trekking approach to Paldor Base Camp and an outstanding cultural experience in traditional Tamang villages. This makes the Paldor Peak climbing package one of the few Nepal peak climbing itineraries that delivers deep cultural immersion on the approach in addition to the summit achievement.
Paldor Peak is an excellent upgrade for trekkers who have previously done the Tamang Heritage Trek and want a more challenging high altitude objective in the same Ganesh Himal region. The familiar cultural approach villages combined with the technical summit challenge above 5,000 m makes this combination particularly satisfying.
The summit day begins at 2:00 AM from High Camp (5,100 m) with the summit at 5,896 m reached in 5 to 7 hours depending on snow conditions. The descent back to base camp and then to the lower valley takes another 5 to 6 hours making the Paldor summit day one of the longest single days of any Nepal trekking peak climbing itinerary.
Yes, Paldor Peak is one of the least commercially developed trekking peaks in Nepal and is an outstanding choice for experienced trekkers and climbers who specifically want to avoid the crowded Island Peak and Mera Peak base camp environments. The Ganesh Himal approach through Tamang villages offers a completely different and more culturally authentic pre-summit experience.
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