About Trip:
Mardi Himal Trek is a short trek to the foothills of Mardi Himal located in the Annapurna region. The trek begins from Pokhara, a beautiful lake city. Mardi Himal Trek bestows us with the picturesque and overwhelming experience of Himalayan beauty with the soaked view of green hills and the walk through the forest of lovely oak and rhododendron.
On the trekking trail, we walk through ups and downs of a high ridge with the view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges to the west, Manaslu mountain range and Mt.Machhapuchhre at east. Since it’s the newly established trekking route, you can enjoy the beauty of nature all by yourself.
Trip Fact
- Trip Name: Mardi Himal Trekking
- Trip Code: MARDI-DLSFYP
- Country: Nepal
- Type: Live Guide Tour,Multi-day Tour
- Activities: NATURE & ADVENTURE ,TREKKING HOLIDAY
- Experiences: Ecotourism ,Nature
- Starting Point: At Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Ending Point: Tribhuvan International Airport for your next destination
- Multi-Language Guide: Korean,Italian
Trip Grade
- Activity
What to expect ?
You can view the mountain ranges, Nepalese cultural villages and exotic biodiversity.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m):
Upon your arrival in TIA, our representative picks you up from the airport and transfers you to the hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 02: City tour:
Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is a home for different cultural heritages and traditional spots. During your stay at Kathmandu, we will visit Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. Pashupatinath is a famous Hindu pilgrimage which is the temple of Lord Shiva while Bouddhanath is the biggest monastery in Nepal. The rest of the day can be spent shopping around Thamel and preparing for the trek.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (1400m):
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara along the Trishuli River takes about 6/7 hours. During the journey, you can enjoy the view of suspension bridges above the Rivers and Hills on the opposite side and few settlements along the highway. If we have enough time, we explore the Phewa Lake at Lakeside, Pokhara.
Overnight in Pokhara
Day 04: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m): 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hours trek.
First, we will drive to Phedi on a Jeep through the rough, narrow road. After 30 mins of driving, our trek begins as we ascend through bamboo forests that home varieties of rhododendron and oak trees. The first settlement we encounter is Dovan (2630m) which has a few lodges and campsites. We will walk further through the muddy trail and crash at Deurali (3230m.).
Overnight in Deurali
Day 05: From Deurali to forest camp (2,520m): 6-7 hours
The trek begins on the discreet trail as we leave Deurali village behind us. The trek climbs through birch, rhododendron, mountain oak, maple and hemlock forest which makes the trail enchanting all the way to forest camp. The view of Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung settlement visible from forest camp. We set our camp and get lost into the distinct world of Forest camp that’s real.
Overnight in the forest camp
Day 06: From Forest Camp to low camp (2970m): 5-6 hours
After an early breakfast, our hike begins as we climb through a magnificent ‘cloud’ forest with a swirling mist. As we hike through the routes, we encounter some natural windows in between the woods that bestow fascinating vistas of Hiunchuli and Annapurna south. Down to the left, we can witness the Modi Khola valley that leads to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek. At Low Camp, you spend some time relishing the sight of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and then camp for the night hereabouts.
Overnight in Low camp
Day 07: From Low camp to high camp (3540m): 3-4 hours
After a short steep climb, we leave the protecting shady forest and get to the ridge that takes us up to high camp. The high camp offers some breathtaking views of Himalayas as we acclimatize naturally. Views of the Annapurna Range, including Annapurna south, are exasperating.
Overnight in High Camp
Day 08: From High camp to upper viewpoint (4250m/13600 ft), return back to high camp: 2-3 hours
It’s the day for acclimatizing our body to the changing altitude. We will spend our time exploring our surroundings and enjoying the imaginative landscapes. We will trek for a couple of hours to the upper viewpoint and then trek back to High camp.
Overnight in High camp
Day 09: From High camp to Sidhing Village (1700m/5440ft): 6-7 hours
As we trace the same route back to Low Camp, we descend through moss-covered rhododendron and oak forest to the beautiful Gurung village of Sidhing. We make a sharp descent through; down 1600m; that takes us all the way down to upper Mardi Khola.
Overnight in Sidhing village
Day 10: From Trek to Lumre, drive to Pokhara
Today, we descent to Lumre, where the land is flat than mountainous. As we move down between the lush pastures and cross the ethnic villages of Tamangs and Gurungs; we board our vehicle for Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara
Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
After early breakfast, it’s time to leave Pokhara. We will either take a tourist bus to Kathmandu where we can enjoy the beautiful views of terraced hills and Rivers on the way. After reaching Kathmandu we can either take rest or do some shopping around Thamel.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 11: Final Departure
Cost Details
Price Include:
- Airport pick up and dropped by private vehicles
- Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- One full-day guided city tour by private vehicle in Kathmandu
- Trekking permits like TIMS card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit (ANCAP)
- Transportation by Tourist Bus
- Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner), during the trek
- Accommodation during the trek (Lodge/Tea House)
- Safe drinking water (Medicated) during the trek
- Seasonal fresh fruits (during the trek only) after dinner.
- Government-licensed, experienced, knowledgeable, well-trained, English-speaking guide and his entire expenses
- Farewell dinner.
- Porter and his entire expenses (one porter for every 2 trekkers)
- Insurance of Guide and Porter
- All required Government and local taxes
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required
- First Aid service (Basic)
Price Exclude
- Nepal arrival visa fee
- Meals in the city (Kathmandu/Pokhara) except breakfast and above-mentioned special dinner
- Any kinds of hot/cold drinks during the trek
- Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging services during the trek
- Monument entrance fees during the city tour in Kathmandu (It cost about USD26 per person)
- Your personal nature expenses like, mineral water, soft and alcoholic beverages, snacks, extra meal, etc.
- Extra night accommodation in the city in- case of early arrival, late departure or early return from a trip (cause of any reason) out of planned itinerary
- Travel insurance that covers trip cancelation and Helicopter evacuation higher than 4000 meters
- Tips (As an appreciation) and any other extending trips and accommodation.
Additional Services
LOCKERS / STORAGE
Where to meet ?
Upon your arrival in TIA, our representative picks you up from the airport.
Faqs
Trip Notes
During your stay in Kathmandu, we will visit Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath.