Mardi Himal (5,587m) Peak Climbing
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Discover the journey
Mardi Himal is considered to be a really perfect introduction to mountaineering in the excessive Himalaya, in particular when you have restrained time available. No previous experience of excessive altitudes is vital, as each precaution might be taken to make sure gradual and thorough acclimatization at some stage in the trek to the mountain. Although Mardi Himal is the shortest and in all likelihood the perfect of our expeditions to Nepal, to maximize both your leisure and your possibilities of achievement, you need. a primary gain of Mardi Himal is the ability to climb it in a spherical experience of a bit over 2 weeks. It, therefore, makes a visit to the Himalaya a real possibility for folks that hitherto have now not been capable of locating the time to sign up for an extended expedition. This peak is positioned within the east of the Modi Khola, throughout the valley from Hiunchuli. it's far separated from Machhapuchhre ridge by a col. and the normal direction of ascent reaches this col (approximately f 5,200m.) and reaches the summit thru a route on its east flank. although the mountain rises above the doorway to the Annapurna sanctuary it isn't regularly visited. The trek reaches and then follows the Mardi Khola for two days earlier than turning and hiking the ridge line for three more days before reaching base camp around 4,100 m. The climb has troubles with pathfinding and effort but the little technical problem: the couloirs main to the col at the East Face can present an avalanche hazard with clean snow. The climb begins with the aid of heading steeply in the direction of the colon the connecting ridge among Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. the excessive camp is usually positioned simply under the final steep (forty-five ranges) couloirs main to the col (approximately 4,650 m. From excessive camp, climb to the col and turn west, ascending steep snow slopes to the summit. Descend the identical route.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner — Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley — Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley Day 03: By Bus: Kathmandu/ Pokhara — By Bus: Kathmandu/ Pokhara Day 04: By Bus: Pokhara/suikhet (Dhampus Phedi)/Pathana — By Bus: Pokhara/suikhet (Dhampus Phedi)/Pathana Day 05: Pathana – Deurali — Pathana – Deurali Day 06: Deurali – Mardi Himal Base camp — Deurali – Mardi Himal Base camp Day 07: Mardi himal BC – day hiking — Mardi himal BC – day hiking Day 08: Mardi Himal BC- Lachock — Mardi Himal BC- Lachock Day 09: Lachok – Dhapus khola — Lachok – Dhapus khola Day 10: Bus Bus: Dhampus Khola – Pokhara — Bus Bus: Dhampus Khola – Pokhara Day 11: By Bus: Pokhara – Kathmandu — By Bus: Pokhara – Kathmandu Day 12: Free day in Kathmandu — Free day in Kathmandu Day 13: Departure — Departure
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Bus Bus: Dhampus Khola – Pokhara — Bus Bus: Dhampus Khola – Pokhara
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Day 11By Bus: Pokhara – Kathmandu — By Bus: Pokhara – Kathmandu
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Day 12Free day in Kathmandu — Free day in Kathmandu
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Day 13Departure — Departure
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Price includes:
- Trek Full board at the camping and lodge: foods, mattresses, tents, mass tent, toilets tent, kitchen tent and kitchen equipment.
- Mardi Himal Permit, ACAP and TIMS card.
- The equipment of the Climbing Guide, Assistant Guide, Cook, Kitchen Boy and porters etc.
- 1 Guide,1 Assistant guide,1 Cook, Kitchen boys and porters (upto BC& from BC)
- Altitude Equipment and gear
- Tent (VE-25 North Face)
- Transportation: from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport,
- Transportation as per Itinerary crew.
- The Nepali staff’s insurance, Heli insurance & Laison officer insurance
- 4 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu with B / B
- Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
- High-altitude foods
Not included
- Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare
- 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
- 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
- 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water and hot shower
- 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal equipment for climbing & trekking( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11:Tips and Gratitude.
- 12:In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
- 13:Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa and staffs’ tip (US$500 to US$1,000)
- 14:Personal expenses
Essential trip information
Before you go
Equipment Check List Already booked a trekking package to the mountains of Nepal and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey? We are pleased to offer our checklist for your references. You can make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. In case, you couldn’t get any of the following listed items in your hometown or be in rush before your flight to Kathmandu, don’t panic! The equipment necessary can be easily purchased in the shops in Kathmandu. Again, if you are worried about the quality of gears available in Kathmandu then the majority of them are manufactured locally and some are imported from China and they are of awesome quality. Remember to keep your luggage as light as possible for a convenient journey. A porter is available for two people who will carry up to 25 kg at maximum, therefore, keep this in mind before you pack your bags! Below is the checklist of equipment you need for the trek. GENERAL Duffel or Rucksack bag: (Churen Himal Treks will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for non-trek items left at the hotel in Kathmandu) Day pack: (Approximately 20-22 Liter) Down Jacket: (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended) 4 seasons’ Sleeping bag: (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Churen Himal Treks also supply complimentary sleeping bags which need to be return at the completion of the trek for the renting) HEAD Sun hat or scarf Light balaclava or warm fleece hat Sunglasses with UV protection FEET Thin, lightweight inner socks Thick, warm wool hiking socks Hiking boots with spare laces Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter HANDS Lightweight gloves Heavyweight gloves or mittens With a waterproof shell outer (Seasonal LOWER BODY Under Garments Hiking shorts Lightweight cotton long pants Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants UPPER BODY T-shirts Light and expedition weight thermal tops Fleece jacket or pullover Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (Optional) Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket ACCESSORIES Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F * Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries Small pad or combination lock-to-lock Trekking Bags/Duffel bag Basic First Aid Kit Large plastic bags – for keeping Items dry inside trek bag Day pack (Approximately 20-22 Liter) Trekking Poles Water bottles Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc) Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring) TOILETRIES Tooth brush/paste Multipurpose soap Nail cutter Small mirror Personal Hygiene: Wet wipes (baby wipes) Tissue /toilet roll Anti-bacterial hands wash EXTRAS/LUXURIES Binoculars Reading book Trail Map/Guide book Journal & Pen Pencils and small notebooks Travel game i.e., cards Equipment for Mountaineering in Nepal Helmet Harness set crampon ice-axe (7,8), carabiner descender insurance (helping) rope jumar hard mattress high altitude sleeping bag ( – 30 o) Head lamp coffloch (Mountaineering shoes) gutter direction compass woolen socks warm under garments Gore-tex water-proof Jacket Gore-tex water-proof trousers pullover water-proof gloves first-aid kit Ruck-sack (40 – 45 liters) Equipment provided by Churen Himal Treks in the Expedition Fixed rope (Korean) Gas Stove High-altitude tent Shovel ice-screw Snow Bar Rock pitons
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
kathmandu
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