Mardi Himal Trek - 10 Days
Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek
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Trip Code HTA-75
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Duration: 10 Days
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Trip Grade NA
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Trip Costs Starts From US$ 1,850.00
Trip Highlights
Mardi Himal Trek highlights:-
- Pokhara valley view
- Annapurna Himalayan Range
- Stunning Mountain Dhaulagiri views
- Mardi Himal Base Camp, West & South
- Gigantic view of Mardi Himal & Machhapuchhre
- Off the beaten pathways to Mardi Himal
- Rhododendron & Oak Forest
- Learn Buddhism, & visit ancient monasteries
- Unique Gurung, Magar & Thakali culture & generous hospitalities of the people living in this region
- Spring Season is the best to discover the wild variety of flowers all around
- The traditional farming system
About Trip:
The Mardi Himal Trek is a great choice for us who are looking for information on the 'beaten road' in the quiet parts of Nepal's Annapurna region. It is a low mountain & probably the most visited in Nepal. Along the way, we reach the Mardi Himal campus & eventually become a high camp, discovering tropical road jungles lined with lush forests, picturesque villages, valleys, fertile farms, glistening rivers & exotic views of Annapurna, Machhapuchre (Fishtail) & the Hiunchuli Mountains. Another advantage of this hiking trail is that the trail makes the small circuit go up to the Mardi Himal camp so that we do not return to the same place.
Outline Itinerary
December 26th-Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
December 27th-Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft): 6-7 hours
December 28th-Day 03: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m/6,720ft): 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hours trek
December 29th-Day 04: Deurali to forest camp (2,520m/8064ft): 6-7 hours
December 30th-Day 05: Forest Camp to low camp (2970m/9504ft): 5-6 hours
December 31st -Day 06: Low camp to high camp (3540m/11,328ft): 3-4 hours
January 1st- Day 07: High camp to upper viewpoint (4250m/13600ft), return back to high camp: 2-3 hours
January 2nd-Day 08: High camp to Siding Village (1700m/5440ft): 6-7 hours
January 3rd-Day 09: Trek to Lumre, drive to Pokhara, and fly to Kathmandu: 2-3 hours trek, 2 hours drive, and 25 minutes flight
January 4th-Day 10: Final departure
Cost Includes:
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Star level hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Himalayan Traverse’s trekking bag/duffel bag and T-shirt
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
December 26th-Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
A Himalayan Traverse representative will be there to pick us up from the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. We take a short drive from the airport to our hotel. After a short rest, we can discuss more about the trek. In the evening, we have Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Dinner
December 27th-Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft): 6-7 hours
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.’ From the city, we get great views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna. Pokhara is also a tourist destination, so we take some time out in the evening and enjoy! Overnight in Pokhara.
Included meals: Breakfast
December 28th-Day 03: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m/6,720ft): 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hours trek
After an 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.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
December 29th-Day 04: Deurali to forest camp (2,520m/8064ft): 6-7 hours
Our trail passes through lush forest dotted with the red rhododendrons. The flowers are a common sight in Nepalese hills and it is no surprise that its Nepal’s national flower. Our trail is very quiet until we reach a clearing of the forest camp. We can take rest and explore the area which is also known locally as Kokar. Overnight in Forest Camp.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
December 30th-Day 05: Forest Camp to low camp (2970m/9504ft): 5-6 hours
We continue to walk through dense forests admiring Nepal’s rich biodiversity and reach the low camp. From here, the fantastic view of Mt. Machapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) up the valley is mesmerizing. We can spend some time in the evening observing the local lifestyle. Overnight in low camp.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
December 31st-Day 06: Low camp to high camp (3540m/11,328ft): 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.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
January 1st-Day 07: High camp to upper viewpoint (4250m/13600ft), return back to high camp: 2-3 hours
On our trek to the upper viewpoint we ascend and descend, and sometimes on a steep and narrow trail. Our 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.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
January 2nd-Day 08: High camp to Sidhing Village (1700m/5440ft): 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.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
January 3rd-Day 09: Trek to Lumre, drive to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu: 2-3 hours trek, 2 hours drive and 25 minutes flight
After an early breakfast, we walk towards Lumre finally reaching the road from where we begin our drive to Pokhara. After reaching the city, we continue our drive to its domestic airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Someone from Himalayan Traverse will pick us from the airport and drop us off at our hotel. We take a rest and freshen up. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of our Mardi Himal Trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast Dinner
January 4th-Day 10: Final departure
Our friendly representative will drop you off at the airport. We are sure that you will be inspired to visit Nepal again after this trek.
Included meals: Breakfast
(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)
You must bring the important documents mentioned below in your trip.
- Valid Passport with 2 pp sized photos
- Proof of insurance and visa form
- International air tickets
- Enough cash which can be exchanged once you reach Kathmandu
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
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