Paldor
| Paldor | ||
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| height | 5896 m | |
| location | Dhading District , Rasuwa ( Nepal ) | |
| Mountains | Ganesh Himal ( Himalaya ) | |
| Dominance | 6.15 km → Kalo Pokhari Himal ( 6119 m ) | |
| Notch height | 786 m ↓ ( 5110 m ) | |
| Coordinates | 28 ° 16 '36 " N , 85 ° 11' 9" E | |
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| First ascent | 1949 by Bill Tilman, Peter Lloyd, Tenzing Sherpa, Da Namgyal | |
The Paldor (also Bharange ) is a so-called trekking peak in the Himalayas .
The mountain is located at the southeast end of the Ganesh Himal massif in the Nepalese administrative zone of Bagmati . The 5896 m (according to other sources 6903 m ) high mountain is a popular destination for mountain tourists. It offers a view of the nearby Ganesh V and Salasungo mountains, 1000 m higher . It is less difficult and offers a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. Various organizers offer 2-3 week tours to the summit. The mountain offers access via northeast, southeast, west and southwest ridge.
Ascent history
The first ascent of Paldor took place in 1949 by Bill Tilman , Peter Lloyd, Tenzing Sherpa and Da Namgyal over the northeast ridge.
Web links
- Paldor at Peakware
- Paldor at Nepal Mountaineering Association - Trekking Peaks (with photo)
- Paldor Peak Climbing at Annapurna Foothills - Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
- Paldor Peak at Himalayan Guides Nepal - Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.