"The Ganesh Himal Sentinel"
Paldor Peak is located in the romantic and rarely visited Ganesh Himal range, northwest of Kathmandu.
It offers an authentic off-the-beaten-path trekking peak experience.
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Paldor Peak from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Elevation recorded at 5,896 m (19,344 ft).
Located near the head of the Mailung Khola in Dhading district.
1940s Discovery: First climbed by Bill Tilman, Peter Lloyd, and Tenzing Norgay in 1949 during early exploratory surveys.
Approached from Syabrubesi or Sabrung via Fangkharka.
The standard season on Paldor Peak is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Off-the-Beaten-Path: Teahouse infrastructure is limited; camping support is strongly recommended.
Approaches to Paldor Peak begin from Nepal Side in Dhading District, where the main objective is the South East Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Paldor Peak. Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 5,896 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the South East Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Paldor Peak "The Ganesh Himal Sentinel" stands at 5,896 m in Dhading District, Ganesh Himal Region. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.