Mardi Himal Trekking-12 Days

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Located just east to the most thrilling trekking destination of Nepal, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Mardi Himal Trek can be called as a hidden gem. Even though only a few trekkers make their way to the Mardi Himal base camp, those who go out there are never disappointed. This short trek provides you with the opportunity to view outstanding peaks and go through villages of Annapurna region to know the culture and traditions of that village.The route of this region is a new one so you won’t be able to see lots of trekkers and the tea house and hotels are simple compared to other places in that region. Due to the less-developed place, it is less touristic and you can see the fantastic scenery of that region. The trek makes a small circuit up to the base camp of Mardi Himal. Hence, it also has advantages that you don’t have to backtrack over the same terrain.At first, the trail starts out in the forest but after a few days you will have great views of the big peaks like Annapurna South and Machhapucchre or Fish Tail and the trek ends at the Mardi Himal base camp and if you have a few extra days you might even consider extending this trek and climb Mardi Himal (5,587 m) which is one of the same ridgelines as Machhapuchhre.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day DAY 01:: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport, transfer to hotel — Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will welcome you holding a clear sign displaying your name. You’ll then be taken to your chosen hotel in the center of the city. That evening we will provide a welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant where you can taste authentic Nepali food and experience a cultural dance presentation. Meal included: Dinner Day DAY 02:: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation — Our second day is for a sightseeing tour to several of the cultural UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu city. An expert city guide will guide us to sacred Hindu temples, Buddhist shrines, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, and their extreme art and architecture are our center of attraction. Thereafter, Trekking Mart will organize a trek orientation program and also assist you on trekking preparation (equipment’s packing, etc). Meals included: Breakfast Day DAY 03:: Drive/fly to Pokhara (827m): 7-8 hours/ 25-minute fly — Our journey to the hidden gem starts by driving to the beautiful city of Pokhara. We can enjoy the beautifully terraced farms, little shops by the side of the road and the raging Trishuli River on our drive to Pokhara also referred to as the ‘City of Lakes.’ We can view the Himalayas like Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Macchapuchhre, and Annapurna. Overnight in Pokhara will allow us to enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara.Traveling by tourist bus, depart around 7:00 AM. If traveling by private car/van/jeep, depart around 8:00 AM. The road distance is about 200 km (124) and takes around 7 hours by drive. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel.Meals included: BreakfastOptional: 25-minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is available throughout the day, saving time and offering spectacular mountain views. Day DAY 04:: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m): 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hours trek — After early morning breakfast, we start our adventure with a drive to Phedi and start trekking from there. We walk on stone steps, terraced fields and through villages and forests before reaching Dhampus, where we have lunch. We continue our walk to Deurali which is a small village beautifully located on a ridge with good views of the Annapurna South, Mardi Himal, and Macchhapuchhare. Overnight in Deurali. Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day DAY 05:: Deurali to forest camp (2,520m): 6-7 hours — Our trail passes through lush forest dotted with the red rhododendrons. Regarded as the national flower of Nepal, these flowers are beautiful and a common sight in Nepalese hills. We can take rest and explore the area which is also known locally as Kokar. Overnight in Forest Camp.Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day DAY 06:: Forest Camp to low camp (2970m): 5-6 hours — We continue our journey walking through the dense forests which will give us an opportunity to view and admire Nepal’s rich biodiversity. After reaching the low camp, we can get to see the fantastic view of Mt. Machapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) up the valley. We can spend some time in the evening observing the local lifestyle. Overnight in low camp.Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day DAY 07:: Low camp to high camp (3540m): 3-4 hours — We trek uphill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the area mostly consists of shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail. If lucky, we might even come across the Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal) on our way to high camp. We ascend up to the high camp, which the final destination of the day. From here the mountain views are stunning. Overnight in high camp.Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day DAY 08:: High camp to upper viewpoint (4250m), return back to high camp: 2-3 hours — The trail passes through pastures and we hike along a narrow ridge before reaching the Upper Viewpoint. The view of the Himalayan vista from here is astonishing. We see Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machapuchhre (6993m) and others. We trek back to the high camp for an overnight stay.Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day DAY 09:: High camp to Sidhing Village (1700m): 6-7 hours — We take a different route in high camp that takes us to Sidhing instead of going back down to Mardi Himal. The different route lets us experience something different and makes our trek exciting. Siddhing offers a quiet stay for trekkers as it is tucked away from the busier trails. Overnight in Siddhing. Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day DAY 10:: Trek to Lumre, drive to Pokhara — After an early breakfast, we walk towards Lumre finally reaching the road from where we begin our drive to Pokhara. After reaching the beautiful city of Pokhara, you will then be taken to a hotel where you can take your lunch along with the mesmerizing view of the mountains. You can then rest until your energy restores.Meal included: Breakfast and Lunch Day DAY 11:: Return to Kathmandu (by tourist bus, private vehicle, or flight) — After early morning breakfast at the hotel, transfer according to your preferred mode of travel. If traveling by tourist bus, depart around 7:00 AM. If traveling by private car/van/jeep, depart around 8:00 AM. The road distance is about 200 km (124) and takes around 7/8 hours by drive. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel.Meal included: Breakfast onlyNote: Flights operate almost every hour from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a flight time of approximately 25 minutes. Day DAY 12:: Final departure — It will seem like a fast week when you go to Tribhuwan International Airport to catch your flight to your next destination. Don't worry, you can always come back for another visit. Many do, and Trekking Mart will be happy to help you plan your next Himalayan adventure.Meal included: Breakfast only

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10: Trek to Lumre, drive to Pokhara — After an early breakfast, we walk towards Lumre finally reaching the road from where we begin our drive to Pokhara. After reaching the beautiful city of Pokhara, you will then be taken to a hotel where you can take your lunch along with the mesmerizing view of the mountains. You can then rest until your energy restores.+

Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.

Day 11: Return to Kathmandu (by tourist bus, private vehicle, or flight) — After early morning breakfast at the hotel, transfer according to your preferred mode of travel. If traveling by tourist bus, depart around 7:00 AM. If traveling by private car/van/jeep, depart around 8:00 AM. The road distance is about 200 km (124) and takes around 7/8 hours by drive. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel.+

Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.

Day 12: Final departure — It will seem like a fast week when you go to Tribhuwan International Airport to catch your flight to your next destination. Don't worry, you can always come back for another visit. Many do, and Trekking Mart will be happy to help you plan your next Himalayan adventure.+

Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.

KNOW WHAT'S COVERED

What's included in your experience

Included

Airport pickup and drop off
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu travel by bus/Car/Van/Jeep/flight
Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
(We arrange 2 star to 5 star luxury hotel)
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek
Lodge to Lodge accommodation during the trek
Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit
An experienced English speaking trekking guide.
Local porters to carry your baggage
Staff food, accommodation, salary & insurance.
Welcome dinner with cultural show.
All governmental procedure
Applicable Taxes
Rescue arrangement in case of emergency

Not included

International flight
Nepal visa fee
Travel Insurance
Lunch & dinner in mentioned above
Bar bills, laundry, telephone, travel insurance
Emergency rescue/evacuation costs
Tips for guide & porter

PLAN AHEAD

Essential trip information

Accommodation

Note: The package price depends on your choice of hotel standard in Kathmandu and Pokhara, as well as the mode of transport, such as domestic flights, private vehicles or buses. Please book your international flight to Kathmandu Airport. Our team will welcome you on arrival and provide full assistance throughout your trip until your final airport drop-off.

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Meeting point

kathmandu

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