Paldor Peak Climbing

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01 :Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m) Meet and greet upon your arrival at airport. You will be received by our company representative and transferred to the selected hotel. Welcome drink and a short brief about your trip. Stay overnight in hotel.
  
• Day 02 :Get permits, preparation or sightseeing in Kathmandu. Today we arrange Paldor Peak climbing permits, you can do trip preparation or go visit ancient old Hindu and Buddhists temples such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath (known as a monkey temple among westerners).The area has an amazing range of fascinating highlights, whatever your interest. Excellent bookshops, extensive markets, and novelty and handicraft shops contrast with fantastic centers of cultural and spiritual significance - Kathmandu has more World Heritage sites than any other city in the world. We can arrange guided sightseeing on client request. We leave choice on you.
• Day 03 :Drive to Gyangsang from Kathmandu (1400m) From Kathmandu, you take approx. nine-hours drive to Gyangsang. You will have first glimps have Ganesh Himal from there. Stop there for overnight stay.
• Day 04 :Trek to Borang (1700m) Today, we trek to Borang, a beautiful Tamang village. In the begging, we cross the Dundure Khola and walk through the Jharlang Village then steep climb up of about 3 hours brings us to Borang. Stay overnight in tented camp in Borang.
• Day 05 :Trek to Sertung (1920m) From Borang, you walk for about an hour to reach a beautiful terraced farm land. Again we will see the Ganesh Himal IV (Pabil Himal) Ganesh III and Ganesh VII soaring high above Kalu Kunda near Ganesh Himal Base Camp. We will pass through Awi Village and walk up to Galka Danda the about half hour's walk will take to Sertung, the biggest Tamang Village in the region. Home village of founder CEO Wilderness Excursion.
• Day 06 :Trek to Narchet Kharka. As you leave from Sertung, the early part of the trail goes gently down to Aata Khola then steep walk up to Kami Gaun, a beautiful black-smith community on the top small ridge. Then we trek through Tipling Village to Narchet from here, you can enjoy spectacular view of Ganesh Himal, lush green terraces, waterfall and several villages at a distance.
• Day 07 :Trek to Somdang (3,270m) Today, you trek from Yuri Kharka to Somdang via Khurpudanda pass (3,620m). Till Khurpudanda pass the trail moves uphill and you begin to follow a decent path to reach Somdang. From the view point of Khurpudanda pass you can enjoy the spectacular views of Paldor, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Pangsang La, etc. En route you pass through forests. At Somdang you can observe the zinc mines. Today you trek for about five hours.
• Day 08 :Trek to Jasta Khani (3700m.) Leaving Somdang, you continue along the trail to Jasta Khani, which takes about five hours. Today you make a gradual ascent along the path passing through forests until you reach Paigutang Kharka. From here, the trail steeply goes up to Jasta Khani. On the way you cross rocky paths covered by juniper. There is a zinc mine at Jasta Khani as well.
  
• Day 09 :Trek to Paldor Base Camp (4,280m) Today, you trek from Jasta Khani to Paldor Base Camp which takes about five hours. The trail ascends along the rocky glacier path. En route, you can enjoy the views of the Paldor Peak and other rock hills.
• Day 10 :Rest Day at Base Camp Today is a rest day at Base Camp for proper acclimatization for the preparation of Paldor summit.
• Day 11 :Climb to High Camp Today you climb from Paldor Base Camp to High Camp which takes about five hours. As you continue along the trail, it moves through rocky glaciers. En route, you get completely mesmerized by the views of Paldor East and Paldor West. You also get to enjoy the views of green and rocky hills around you.
  
• Day 12 :Summit of Paldor Peak (5,896m) and come back to Base Camp Leaving the High Camp, you trek to the Summit of Paldor Peak and return to Base Camp, this takes approximately nine hours. At the summit of Paldor, you get panoramic views of Ganesh Himal, Shishapangma, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh I, II, III, Manaslu and along with views of Tibet mountains.
  
• Day 13 :Trek to Somdang (3,270m) From the Base Camp, you walk straight downhill all the way to Paigutang Kharka. From here, the trail gradually descends to Somdang. Today you trek for about seven hours.
• Day 14 :Trek to Gatlang (3800m) Cross the river at Somdang and continue flat road for a while then take short cut trail to Khurpu Danda, continue walk down to Gatlang Gompa where we can also vistit sacred Parbati Kunda. Another descend down to beautiful Tamang village of Gatlang. Stay overnight there.
  
• Day 15 :Trek to Tatopani (2607m), approx. 5-6 hours walk. Today, our trek begins by descending to Thangbuchet, near Chilime village by the Bhotekoshi River. Chilime Hydropower dam is situated here. After Chilime, we start to ascend first by crossing a small hanging bridge and continue until we reach Tatopani. Enroute, we have outstanding views of the Langtang Range and Ganesh Himal. Tatopani literally means ´hot water´, where one can cleanse in the natural hot springs. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality that eases away your aches and pains. Stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 16 :Trek to Nagthali (3165m) - Thuman (2338m), approx. 7-8 hours walk. This will be the longest trekking day. This morning we climb to Nagthali which is at the height of 3165m, which was once used as a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests. This is the highest pass of the area, lies in high open grassland and offers panoramic views of snow covered Langtang Lirung, Kerung, Ganesh Himal and Sanjen Ranges. We descend down to Thuman, a heavily Tibetan influenced Tamang village. If we are lucky, we might come across large troops of Nepal Gray Langur Monkeys. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings here are an unforgettable experience.
• Day 17 :Trek to Bridim (2229m) Walking through rhododendron forests and meadows we trek towards Bridim, another Tibetan influenced Tamang community located in the bosom of the Langtang Himal. About 43 houses are spread in Z shape. Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of split shake. Here, we may meet other trekkers on the Langtang trail. Stay overnight in lodge or home.
• Day 18 :Trek to Syabrubesi (1450m) We follow the Bhote Kosi River on the left side of the valley to the north and then return on the opposite side. Passing through paddy and corn fields we finally descend to our campsite at Syabrubesi. Stay overnight in lodge.
  
• Day 19 :Drive Back Kathmandu (1300m) In the morning, we take breakfast and ride the bus to Kathmandu. Your guide will tell you reporting time and departure time for the bus ride. Last our hang around at Thamel to chill out. Stay overnight in hotel. "Our paramount concern is your safety" while traveling with Wilderness Excursion. Please note that your leader has the authority to modify or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is supposed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary as it is; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous areas, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters etc. can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
• Day 20 :Fly back to home