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
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, 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 from the
mountain can be made by trekking directly to Trisuli Bazaar in
about 4 or 5 days from where a drive of about 3 hours bring one
back to Kathmandu.
THE CLIMBING ROUTES:
a) North-East Ridge (Tilman's Route).
b) South-East Ridge.
c) South-West Buttrest.
d) West Ridge |
