Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi which takes
about nine hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving
through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabrubesi
passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at
the bank of Trishuli river you catch a glimpse of Ganesh
Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche
you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. At the
same time, you notice that the road is still under construction.
Day 02: Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m.) via Goljung
which takes about six hours. While trekking you experience
of the Tamang culture. You can see scenery from view point.
This day you walk through village. The cultural show at
Goljung and Gatlang makes your trekking a memorable one.
Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is
a Tamang settlement. One can visit a Tamang monastery and
beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang.
Day 03: Trek from Gatlang to Yuri Kharka (3390m.) which
takes about five hours. You trek ascent path all the way
to Yuri Kharka passing through forests of fir, juniper,
rhododendron and local vegetation. During the monsoon local
people bring their domestic animals for grazing in Yuri
Kharka.
Day 04: Trek from Yuri Kharka to Somdang (3,270m.) via
Khurpudanda pass (3,620m) which takes about five hours.
Till Khurpudanda pass the trail moves uphill and you begin
to follow descent path to reach Somdang. From the view
point of Khurpudanda pass you can enjoy the spectacular
views of Paldor, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Pangsang La and
many more. En route you pass forests. At Somdang you can
observe zinc mines.
Day 05: Trek from Somdang to Jasta Khani (3700m.) which
takes about five hours. This day you trek gradual ascent
path passing forests until you reach Paigutang Kharka.
Now, the trail goes steep up to Jasta Khani. On the way
you cross rocky path covered by juniper. There is a zinc
mine at Jasta Khani.
Day 06: Trek from Jasta Khani to Paldor Base Camp (4,280m)
which takes about five hours. The path is ascent along
the rocky glacier trail. While walking, you can enjoy the
views of Paldor and rock hills around you.
Day 07: Rest day at Base camp for acclimatization. This
is an acclimatization day for the preparation of Paldor
summit.
Day 08: Climb from Paldor base camp to High camp which
takes about five hours. The path moves through rocky glacier.
The views of Paldor East and Paldor West completely mesmerize
you. Moreover you can enjoy the views of rocky hills and
green hills around you.
Day 09: Rest day at High camp for acclimatization. This
is another acclimatization day for Paldor summit.
Day 10: Summit Paldor Peak (5,896m) and come back to Base
Camp which takes about nine hours. At the summit of Paldor
you will be speechless by the panoramic views of Ganesh
Himal, Shisapangma, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh I, II, III,
Manaslu and views of Tibet mountains.
Day 11: Trek from Base camp to Somdang which takes about
seven hours. Now you walk straight downhill all the way
to Paigutang Kharka and then the trail moves along gradual
descent path to Somdang.
Day 12: Trek from Somdang to Narchet Kharka (3800m.) which
takes about seven hours. To reach Narchet Kharka you trek
gradual ascent path passing through forests and green hills.
The views you can enjoy are of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Langtang
Lirung and many other unnamed mountains and peaks.
Day 13: Trek from Narchet Kharka to Sertung that takes
about seven hours.
The trail you follow is quite descent at first and then it climbs up for some
distance. En route, you cross forests covered with bamboo, pine, rhododendron
and waterfalls. Tipling is the first village you encounter on this route. It
is a big Tamang village which is rich in mixed culture and has chorten and
church. The houses are made of wood, tin and stones. People living here have
their distinct life style and they are involved in making goods from bamboo
sticks. You can see farming terraces where farmers grow potatoes, wheat, barley,
buck wheat, maize and green vegetables. Now, you have to climb down steeply
until you cross a suspension bridge over Gorkhen Khola (stream). After you
cross, the trails go uphill up to Sertung. It is also a Gurung village. People
of this area welcome the trekkers with their local culture.
Day 14: Trek from Sertung to Jharlang which takes approximately
eight hours.
The early part of your trail is gently up until you arrive at small ridge.
From here, you can enjoy spectacular view of Ganesh Himal , farming terraces,
waterfall and several villages at a distance. Now, you climb down the ridge
and cross farming terraces and local villages. After you take lunch at Borang,
your trails turn downhill and uphill respectively to Jharlang. It can be best
described as Tamang village with its mixed culture.
Day 15: Trek from Jharlang to Darkha which takes about
seven hours. Crossing landslide nearby Jharlang, you begin
your trek through ascent path with views of Ganesh Himal,
Manaslu, jungle, waterfall, farming terraces and villages.
Darkha is the first Brahmin village on this trek. From
here you can enjoy the view of Aankhu stream at some distance.
Day 16: Trek from Darkhu to Khahare Bazaar that takes
about seven hours.
The early part of your trek is descent up to Darkha phedi and your route moves
along the river bank until you reach Khahare. There is a big market at Khahare
Bazaar with lodges, tea shops, big school and other important buildings. This
place is famous for magnificent views of farming terraces.
Day 17: Drive from Khahare Bazaar to Kathmandu by bus
which takes approximately eight hours. The road till Dhadingbesi
moves through unpaved road and then you drive along the
well paved road until you reach Kathmandu. It can be best
defined as scenic journey due to the beautiful views of
rivers, hills, terraces, forests and villages.
