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Another remote area suitable for fully equipped
trekkers lies to the west of Langtang. The Ganesh Himal
range consists of several peaks over 7000 meters in
elevation with uninhabited foothills running down to the
south and west. A trek is possible that takes you from
Syabrubes, at the end of the road from
Kathmandu.
Up to the base of the mountains and then down a long
exposed ridge to finish either at Trisuli Bazaar or
Dhading district.
Snow may be encountered at any time on the higher
parts of the route and there are no facilities for much of
the trek so total self-sufficiency, for both trekkers and
staff is essential.
The route follows the old trail to Paldor Base
Camp. There is a new road to the mines at Lari but this
can be avoided making for more enjoyable trek. After tour
days the site of Paldor Base Camp is reached where an
extra day can be spent exploring around the spurs that
lead up to Paldor peak and the glaciers and alpine lakes
that are found between them.
This ridge will be followed for the next three days and
afford some unrivalled views west Manaslu and Annapurna
Massifs, north to the Ganesh Himal and east to Langtang.
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