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Mardi Himal Trekking

Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kande-Pitam Deurali-Low Camp-High Camp-Mardi Base Camp-High Camp-Sidhing-Lumre-Pokhara-Kathmandu

Trek Area

Annapurna Trekking

Duration

11 Days

Suitable Season

Private Comfortable Car/ Van/ Hiace & domestic Flights

Difficulty level

Easy to Moderate

Highest Altitude

4500 m

Group Size

from 1 Person & above

Trip Starts/Ends

Kathmandu

Nights Spent

2-4 Nights

Walking Hours

3-6 hrs

Accommodation

Hotels in Cities, Lodges/Guest Houses in trek

Meal

Breakfast in Cities & all meals during Trekking included

Transport

Private Comfortable Car/ Van/ Hiace & domestic Flights

Mardi Himal Trek is a hidden treasure and one of the most challenging treks in Nepal. It is a shorter trek and is actually a newly opened trek as well.

Mardi Himal starts from 2000m to 4500m and is the highest elevation from the sea level. This beautiful trek starts and ends in the beautiful lake city; Pokhara. It takes 6-8 days hiking to complete this trek. You can hike from low camp (2990 m) to high camp (3580 m).

Trekkers will be able to witness the underrated visuals of Annapurna range. You can take full advantage of the beautiful view of Machhapuchhare (Fish tail), Annapurna ranges, Dhauglagiri, Himchuli and many more.

Trekkers can enjoy their hiking through the forest of rhododendron and wooded with bamboo. Mardi Himal Trek is less crowded compared with other trekking routes in Annapurna region but it is worth it to choose this trek. Lodges of this trek are simple, basic but neat, clean and moreover comfortable. Trekkers can enjoy the simplicity of this area.

Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks arranges your Mardi Himal Trek with our expert Trekking guide and experienced porter who will help and support you in all ways. This adventure is waiting for you.

Note:

The following program can be tailor made as per your request. We can use the morning 8 am flight to Pokhara which is a 30 minutes flight. So, we can start the trek on the same day and can take a flight back to Kathmandu late afternoon when we are finished with the Trek. We can adjust the program as per the time and interest. For instance, we can add Rafting, visit to Chitwan National Park, Paragliding in Pokhara, Jeep flyer, Mountain flight in Kathmandu and many more. Please do not hesitate to write to us about your interest; we will make the itinerary to suit your needs.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01
WELCOME TO KATHMANDU (1400M.)

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative at the airport and then s/he will usher you to the hotel. You will be briefly described about your tour and checked into the Hotel. You will have the rest of the day to yourself and overnight at the hotel.
Day 02
KATHMANDU – POKHARA (910M.)

After breakfast, you depart from Kathmandu to Pokhara by driving for 6 – 7 hrs in a tourist bus or a private car; depending upon the size of your group. Alternatively, you may fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu which takes only half an hour. Then, you will sign in to the Hotel and you have the afternoon to yourself. You can go for sightseeing around the lakeside area or you can go boating at Fewa Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03
POKHARA – KANDE - PITAM DEURALI (2100M)

After having your breakfast in Pokhara, you will leave for Kande. It will be an hr drive in a private vehicle. Then, you start your Mardi Himal Trek which will be about a 3 hrs trek to Pitam Deaurali. It is also known as Bhichok Deurali. From here the trail to Mardi Himal Trek separates. Overnight at a trekkers lodge in Pitam Deurali.
Day 04
PITAM DEURALI (2100 M) - FOREST CAMP (2550 M)

Today, you start your trek around 7-8 am in the morning after breakfast. It will be a trek of about 4 to 5 hrs through the rhododendron forest. The will be rough but the scenic views will keep you motivated. Your destination is the Forest camp where you will stay the night in a Lodge or a Guest house.
Day 05
FOREST CAMP (2550 M) - LOW CAMP (2990 M)

After Breakfast, you start your gradual climb accompanied by the spectacular view of Annapurna ranges, Machapuchare and Mardi Himal. After a 3 hour trek in the jungle, you reach the low camp. It will be a descending trek and the forest will get thinner as you trek down. Overnight at a guesthouse in the Low camp.
Day 06
LOW CAMP (2990 M) - HIGH CAMP (3580 M)

You start the trek after an early breakfast to see the best view of Mardi Himal Trek. During the 3 hrs trek, you will encounter the best view of Annapurna sanctuary with beautiful glaciers. Overnight guest house.
Day 07
HIGH CAMP (3580 M) - MARDI HIMAL BASE CAMP (4500 M) - HIGH CAMP (3580 M)

Today is the hiking day to Mardi Himal Base Camp from High camp and back to the High Camp. Going up the rocky trail will be worth it as you will get to witness the beautiful and astonishing panorama from the top of the Mardi Himal. After spending some calming and pleasant time on the peak, you will descend down to the high camp. Overnight at the guest house in the high camp.
Day 08
HIGH CAMP (3580 M) - SIDHING (1850 M)

A 6 hour trek to Sidhing will be your today’s schedule. You will trek through the forest to the Upper Mardi Khola region. This is a different route to complete the Mardi Himal circuit. Sidhing is a small traditional village away from the busy trekking route. You will rest the night in a guest house.
Day 09
SIDHING (1850 M) - LUMRE - POKHARA

Today will be a 3 hours walk to Lumre by passing small villages of different ethnic groups; Gurung and Brahmin villages. A vehicle will be waiting there to drive you to Pokhara. This will be about a 3 hours drive. You will stay the night at a Hotel in Pokhara. You will have the afternoon to yourself. You can go for sightseeing around the lakeside area or you can go boating at Fewa Lake.
Day 10
POKHARA – KATHMANDU

After Breakfast, you will be driven back to Kathmandu in a tourist bus or you can take your private vehicle which will take 6hrs. You may even fly to Kathmandu directly which will be only a half an hour flight. You will stay in Kathmandu in the hotel overnight.
Day 11
DEPARTURE

Today is the last day of your stay in Nepal. Our airport representative will transfer you to the Airport. We, Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks, wish you a safe journey back home.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation as per different standards of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp in Trekking
English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter.
All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard ensured in Tour/Trek from start to end.
Every day 3 Meals Trekking portion (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner),
At the camping Trek, our Cook will prepare & the Tea House Trek will provide at local Lodge.
All fees on Trek