Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel (1350m/ 4430ft)
Arrival at Kathmandu airport. Transfer to request category hotel; accommodation in Kathmandu (1350m/ 4430ft)
Paldor Peak Climbing (5896m/19,343ft)
Trip Facts
Group Size
01-10 Person
Meal
B/B plan in Kathmandu and Full board accommodation during the climbing
Grade
AD. Assez Difficile
Accomodation
Tourist standard to Five star as request
Transportation
Car, Jeep, Flight
Best Months
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November)
Trip Length
19 days
Acclimatization
Tourist standard to Five star as request
Highest Access
5896m/ 19343ft
Paldor Peak Climbing Overview
Paldor Peak (5896m/19,343ft) lies in the Ganesh Himal, northwest of Katmandu. The name Ganesh from the elephant-headed Hindu god of good luck. Paldor Peak lies at the southeast end of Ganesh Himal at the junction of the Tiru and Karpu Dandas at the head of the Mailung Khola, a tributary of the Trisuli River. In 1974 Mr. John Cleare and Ian Howell first climbed Paldor Peak. Paldor Peak has become one of the best and most famous trekking peaks in the Ganesh Himal region. Peak climbed from North East, South East, West, and southwest Ridge.
The caravan route to Paldor peak takes you from Kathmandu to the immediate access of Langtang Khola and onto Sabrubesi. The path then leads to Tangjet, Gatlang, Mailung Khola, and onto the base camp.
Southeast ridge route
This route climbs the long snow and ice arête that goes down to the fang rock peak. From Paldor's East glacier's high camp, the ridge's lowest point reached via steep snow and ice slopes. The bank is also accessible from avalanche-prone couloirs from Paldor's West glacier. The hill continues and is quite steep but without any significant difficulties to the summit.
Northeast ridge route
From base camp, the trail follows the path along a moraine. There is a small lake to the south of the peak named Fang. You will cross a stream flowing from the lake and head toward the East ridge of the Fang. The glacier, at this point, is flat and does not contain many crevasses. From this camp, follow the Paldor's East glacier without testing and head north toward a col on the Northeast Ridge. Cross a bergschrund and climb a lofty snow slant to acquire the col. If this is troublesome, you can climb the col. If this is very difficult, you can ascend the hill to the left, climbing diagonally toward a rocky pinnacle. Once on the ridge, rise over several peaks of loose rock leading to a horizontal snow arête. Follow this to the final 150m headwall. Ascend this on steep snow to the Southeast ridge's junction, which may be corniced; use care here. Continue easily to the summit.
Satori Adventures' primary objective is to provide quality service from an experienced climbing staff. With Satori, you will have maximum enjoyment and an unforgettable trip in the Dhaulagiri region. Our priority is always safety, and we make all of our decisions around this priority. With our background in climbing and mountaineering logistics services, we understand the requirements of independent climbers and employ climbing guides and base camp managers who are either Everest Summiteers or are certified by the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Our staff will always have certifications in mountain skills such as First aid, altitude/mountain sickness prevention, and search and rescue training. We pride ourselves on our previous achievements and high customer satisfaction. Our services are on par with the best climbing service providers in Nepal, and we are always striving to be even better. We have developed safe and smart systems in the mountains, working with many climbers and safety experts from Europe and North America. We request that climbers have previous experience in rock/ice climbing techniques and know-how to use ice climbing, crampons, and ascend and descend on fixed lines.
Altitude Profile
Approximate altititude profile · For information only
Paldor Peak Climbing Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 : Preparation in Kathmandu with briefings, shopping, and formalities
Preparation and briefings at the Departments of Tourism. Last-minute shopping.
Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1503m/ 4931ft, 8hrs)
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1503m/ 4931ft, 8hrs) via Trishuli; tea house accommodation.
Day 4 : Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (3280m/ 10761ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang ( 2,300 m / 7,546 ft)- 6hrs, teahouse accommodation or camping
Day 5 : Trek from Gatlang to Yuri Kharka 3280m/ 10761ft 5hrs)
Trek from Gatlang to Yuri Kharka (3280m/10761ft.)- 5hrs; teahouse accommodation or camping.
Day 6 : Trek from Yuri Kharka via Khurpudanda pass (3750m) to Somdang (3260m/ 10696ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Yuri Kharka to Somdang (3,260m/10696ft.)- 5hrs via Khurpudanda pass (3,750m); teahouse accommodation or camping.
Day 7 : Trek from Somdang to Jasta Khani (3700m/ 12139ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Somdang to Jasta Khani (3700m/12139ft.)- 6hrs; camping accommodation.
Day 8 : Trek from Jasta Khani to Paldor Base Camp (4280m/ 14042ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Jasta Khani to Paldor Base Camp (4280m/ 14042ft.)- 6hrs; camping accommodation.
Day 9 : Rest day at Base Camp for acclimatisation and preparation to summit
Rest day at Base camp for acclimatisation (4280m/ 14042ft). This is an acclimatisation day for the preparation of Paldor peak summit.
Day 10 : Trek from Paldor Base Camp to Paldor High Camp 1 (5300m/ 17388ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Paldor Base Camp to Paldor High Camp C1 (5300m/ 17388ft.); camping accommodation
Day 11 : Summit Day - Paldor Peak (5896m/19343ft.) & descend to base camp (4280m/14042ft, 6hrs)
Wake up early in the morning (at 3am), take some tea, coffee and light breakfast then summit Paldor Peak (5896m/19343ft.); Descend down to the Base Camp; Camping accommodation.
Day 12 : Trek from the Base camp to Somdang (4305m/ 14124ft, 4hrs)
Trek from the Base camp to Somdang (4305m/14124ft.); camping accommodation.
Day 13 : Trek from Somdang to Narchet Kharka (3800m/ 12467ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Somdang to Narchet Kharka (3800m/12467ft.); camping accommodation.
Day 14 : Trek from Narchet Kharka to Sertung (3270m/ 10728ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Narchet Kharka to Sertung(3270m/10728ft.); camping accommodation.
Day 15 : Trek from Sertung to Jharlang (1600m/ 5249ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Sertung to Jharlang (1600m/ 5249ft); camping accommodation.
Day 16 : Trek from Jharlang to Darkha (1557m/ 5108ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Jharlang to Darkha (1557m/5108ft.); camping accommodation.
Day 17 : Trek from Darkhu to Khahare Bazaar (720m/ 2362ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Darkhu to Khahare Bazaar (720m/ 2362ft); camping accommodation.
Day 18 : Trek from Khahare Bazaar to Kathmandu (1350m/ 4430ft, 7hrs) and farewell dinner in evening
Trek from Khahare Bazaar we drive for 7hrs to Kathmandu (1350m) by bus or car and transfer to hotel. Farewell dinners with culture program In the Evening. Request category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Day 19 : Final Departure or alternatively, join other activities.
After having Breakfast, Drop to airport for the final departure, or alternatively, join other activities.
Cost Details
Paldor Peak Climbing Cost Includes
airport transfers & support
- Pick-up and drop-off services from both international and domestic airports on arrival and departure.
- Satori Adventures representative with banner and ID card for easy identification at airports.
hotel accommodation
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (category as requested from tourist-standard to 5-star) on BB plan.
guides & staff
- Experienced and government-authorized licensed high-altitude trekking/climbing Sherpa guide for trekking and climbing periods.
- Chef and assistant cook at the advanced base camp during the ascent.
- All staff insurance: medical, equipment, accidental, and helicopter evacuation insurance.
transportation
- Surface transportation Kathmandu–Syabrubesi–Kathmandu as per the itinerary.
accommodation & meals during trek
- Tea house accommodation during trekking (excluding chain hotels).
- Breakfast and dinner at the tea house, lunch along the trekking trail.
- Clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner at tea houses and camping meals at advanced base camp.
- Nutritious high-altitude package food for high camps where required.
permits & fees
- Paldor Peak climbing royalty and permit issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
- Langtang National Park entry permit.
- TIMS card (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
equipment & climbing gear
- All trekking and camping essentials including tents, stoves, and kitchen equipment.
- V25 North Face tents and comfortable mattresses at advanced base camp and high camps.
- Dynamic/static rope, ice screws, snow bars, rock pitons, and locked/unlocked karabiners for fixing routes.
communication & safety
- Regular weather updates during the mountaineering period.
- Satellite phone for safety and communication with Sherpa guide.
- First-aid medical kit for group and staff.
baggage & logistics
- 20 kg personal climbing equipment allowance carried by porter/yak/mule.
- Maps of the trekking and climbing route.
admin & taxes
- Company service charges, government taxes, and VAT included.
- No hidden costs beyond the stated package.
special services
- Assistance for departure, flight reconfirmation, and visa extension.
- Farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant with cultural show.
- Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure as a souvenir before departure.
Paldor Peak Climbing Cost Excludes
meals in kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
personal items & drinks
- Personal snacks, packed food, alcohol, cigarettes, energy drinks, mineral water, chocolates, and nutrition bars.
- Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
- Laundry, phone calls, internet, satellite phone usage, walkie-talkie usage, etc.
insurance & medical
- Personal travel insurance covering emergency rescue, medical treatment, tests, and hospitalization.
- Repatriation or medical expenses.
international travel & visa
- International flight tickets.
- Nepal tourist visa fees.
unforeseen expenses
- Unexpected costs due to natural disasters, landslides, political issues, strikes, or government regulation changes.
additional staff or services
- Extra staff beyond what is included in the package.
- Any additional services beyond “The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive.”
tips & gratitude
- Tips or gifts for trekking guides, climbing Sherpa, cooks, porters, and staff.
Package Options
US $3300
Book Full Board Service
For full board clients we provide a personal tent and food, which will be prepared by their climbing Sherpa. We provide UHF/VHF hand held radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.
We provide a personal climbing Sherpa guide each group(2:1 ratio) to help the clients reach the summit. The secret of success on ls and is a strong and experienced climbing Sherpa. No matter how good and experienced the climber, it is a long slog. Personal climbing Sherpas will set up camp. They will also carry food provisions, fuel and assist the client on the summit day.
Service Details
Paldor Peak Climbing Full Board Service Includes
airport transfers & support
- Pick-up and drop-off services from both international and domestic airports on arrival and departure.
- Satori Adventures representative with banner and ID card for easy identification at airports.
hotel accommodation
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (category as requested from tourist-standard to 5-star) on BB plan.
guides & staff
- Experienced and government-authorized licensed high-altitude trekking/climbing Sherpa guide for trekking and climbing periods.
- Chef and assistant cook at the advanced base camp during the ascent.
- All staff insurance: medical, equipment, accidental, and helicopter evacuation insurance.
transportation
- Surface transportation Kathmandu–Syabrubesi–Kathmandu as per the itinerary.
accommodation & meals during trek
- Tea house accommodation during trekking (excluding chain hotels).
- Breakfast and dinner at the tea house, lunch along the trekking trail.
- Clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner at tea houses and camping meals at advanced base camp.
- Nutritious high-altitude package food for high camps where required.
permits & fees
- Paldor Peak climbing royalty and permit issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
- Langtang National Park entry permit.
- TIMS card (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
equipment & climbing gear
- All trekking and camping essentials including tents, stoves, and kitchen equipment.
- V25 North Face tents and comfortable mattresses at advanced base camp and high camps.
- Dynamic/static rope, ice screws, snow bars, rock pitons, and locked/unlocked karabiners for fixing routes.
communication & safety
- Regular weather updates during the mountaineering period.
- Satellite phone for safety and communication with Sherpa guide.
- First-aid medical kit for group and staff.
baggage & logistics
- 20 kg personal climbing equipment allowance carried by porter/yak/mule.
- Maps of the trekking and climbing route.
admin & taxes
- Company service charges, government taxes, and VAT included.
- No hidden costs beyond the stated package.
special services
- Assistance for departure, flight reconfirmation, and visa extension.
- Farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant with cultural show.
- Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure as a souvenir before departure.
Paldor Peak Climbing Full Board Service Cost Excludes
meals in kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
personal items & drinks
- Personal snacks, packed food, alcohol, cigarettes, energy drinks, mineral water, chocolates, and nutrition bars.
- Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
- Laundry, phone calls, internet, satellite phone usage, walkie-talkie usage, etc.
insurance & medical
- Personal travel insurance covering emergency rescue, medical treatment, tests, and hospitalization.
- Repatriation or medical expenses.
international travel & visa
- International flight tickets.
- Nepal tourist visa fees.
unforeseen expenses
- Unexpected costs due to natural disasters, landslides, political issues, strikes, or government regulation changes.
additional staff or services
- Extra staff beyond what is included in the package.
- Any additional services beyond “The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive.”
tips & gratitude
- Tips or gifts for trekking guides, climbing Sherpa, cooks, porters, and staff.
Good to Know
Satori Adventures and Expedition aims at giving proper information to many travelers, trekkers and climbers who have some confusion regarding the booking process of the trip in Nepal.Satori Adventures therefore desires to provide guideline for the first-time visitors or travelers so that they can comfortably start the process to book the selected package legally. Before starting the booking process we always advise our trekkers, travelers and climbers to intelligently check whether the company is genuine and whether they are fully safe to travel in the company’s guidance. We ask them to be acquainted with the company they want book their holiday trip with. Is the company genuine and authorized from Government of Nepal, Office of the Company Registrar, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Rastra Bank ‒Central Bank of Nepal (authorized for foreign currency), Permanent Account Number (PAN), and the Department of Cottage & Small Industries). Are they financially secured and environmentally conscious? We advise them to make sure about these formalities because there are some companies in Nepal that have been running business without abiding by the rules and regulation of the Government. Some companies were once registered but by now their licenses have already been expired and yet they have providing the services illegally.
On many occasions, Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal have found that many foreigners’ tour operators, NGOs and INGOs have been involved in directly operating tours, trekking, and mountaineering holiday adventures without having government license and abiding by the Government rules. It has been also found that many individuals, freelance guides and porters have been arranging trips illegally by creating their own personal website. We have observed that many trekkers and climbers face a host of problems once they arrive in Kathmandu as they lack adequate information. Many of them file complaints to Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal for legal action such as the refund of the advanced payment. There is hardly any justice given to the cheated clients. Thus, so as to prevent all these probable problems we request our travelers to check the company before booking any trip to the Himalayas.
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