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Ganesh Himal, Nepal / Peak climbing

Paldor Peak

A remote Ganesh Himal journey through Tamang villages and Somdang leads to the Paldor climbing camps.

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The Ganesh Himal range, the wider region of the Paldor approach
The Ganesh Himal range, the wider region of the Paldor approach.
Duration
21 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
5,896 mRoute objective
Season
Spring / AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Technical peak climbingPeak climbing

A closer look at the journey.

Paldor Peak is approached from the Ganesh Himal side of northern Nepal, away from the main Everest and Annapurna trails. The route travels through Gatlang and Somdang before reaching the climbing camps. The return crosses a different sequence of villages and pastures, giving the journey a strong trekking character as well as a summit objective.

The programme combines an approach trek with time for climbing preparation and a summit attempt. Snow, glacier conditions and weather can change the route and daily plan. Tell us about your mountain experience before booking so that we can agree the equipment, guiding and preparation needed for this particular climb.

  • Gatlang and the Somdang approach
  • Remote Paldor base and high camps
  • Return through Ganesh Himal villages

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-2Kathmandu preparation

Arrive, meet the team and check equipment.

Day 3Drive to Syabrubesi

Travel by road towards the Ganesh Himal approach.

Day 4Gatlang

Begin the trek through the village landscape to Gatlang.

Day 5-7Yuri Kharka to Somdang

Continue through the upper pastures towards Somdang, with flexible staging.

Day 8-10Paldor Base Camp

Trek via Jasta Khani to base camp and include a preparation day.

Day 11-13High camp and summit window

Move to high camp, allow time for acclimatization and attempt Paldor in suitable conditions.

Day 14-16Somdang to Sertung

Descend through Somdang and Narchet Kharka to Sertung.

Day 17-19Return through the foothills

Trek through Jharlang and Darkha towards Khahare Bazaar.

Day 20Drive to Kathmandu

Return to Kathmandu by road.

Day 21Departure

Transfer for your onward journey.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Strong remote trekking fitness and previous snow and glacier experience are needed, with confident crampon and rope use.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Strong remote trekking fitness and previous snow and glacier experience are needed, with confident crampon and rope use. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

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