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 |
