Paldor lies at the south-east
end of Ganesh Himal marking the junction
of the Tiru and Karpu Dandas at the head
of the Mailung Khola, a tributary of the
Trisuli Gandaki river.
The name Ganesh is taken
from the elephant-headed Hindu god of
good luck, probably the most popular deity
in 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
