Mardi Himal Trek

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Trip Introduction

If you are looking for short trek in Annapurna Region, The Mardi Himal Trek is a great option to gets off the beaten path. Enjoy fantastic views of the peaks of the Annapurna Range along with traditional villages.

This trek makes a small circuit up to the base camp of Mardi Himal where from you can see stunning views of the famous peaks – the 6993m Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) so it also has the advantage that you don’t have to backtrack over the same route.

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 Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail. The trek ends at the Mardi Himal base camp and if you have a few extra days you might even considers extending this trek and climbing Mardi Himal (5,587 m) which is on the same ridge line as Machhapuchhre.


Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1320m) 
Day 02: Flight or Drive to Pokhara (820m), flight 25 minute or Drive 6 hrs
Day 03: Pokhara – Phedi - Deurali (2100m): 30 minutes drive & approx. 5hrs trek
Day 04: Deurali - Forest Camp (2,520m): 6hrs trek
Day 05: Forest Camp - Low camp (3150m) 5-6 hrs trek.
Day 06: Low Camp - High Camp (3540m): 3-4 hrs trek
Day 07: Trek up to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4250m), return back to high camp: 3 hours
Day 08: High Camp to Siding Village (1700m): 6-7 hours
Day 09: Siding - Lumre and drive to Pokhara
Day 10: Pokhara – Kathmandu. (25 minutes flight or 6hrs Drive).
Day 11: Departure

Itinerary Details

Day 01: Arrival (1320m) 
We will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest. Meet with your trekking guide and discuss about the trip. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Flight or Drive to Pokhara (820m), flight 25 minute or Drive 6 hrs
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara by overland or drive to Kathmandu and take the flight to Pokhara. By overland there is available tourist bus or private vehicle. In the afternoon, Boating at Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03:  Pokhara – Phedi - Deurali (2100m): 30 minutes drive & approx. 5hrs trek
After breakfast, drive to Phedi. From there you can start the trail heads up the hill on a set of steps across the road. The main part of Dhampus village is on the top of the ridge, more than 500m above. Where from you can see panoramic view of Annapurna Himalayan ranges and explore around village. Overnight at Lodge/Guest House.

Day 04: Deurali - Forest Camp (2,520m): 6hrs trek
After breakfast, start the trek through the forest where you can see forest of birch, Giant Rhododendron, Mountain Oak, Maple, Hemlock, and Daphnia. Overnight at Lodge/Guest House.

Day 05: Forest Camp - Low camp (3150m) 5-6 hrs trek.
After breakfast, we climb up through the forest. After climb, you can thrilling panorama view Mt. Machhapuchhare, Mardi Himal, and Annapurna ranges. Overnight at Lodge/Guest House.

Day 06: Low Camp - High Camp (3540m): 3-4 hrs trek
After early breakfast, start trek to reach at highest point of the trek. Where great ice fields and the blue glaciers of the Annapurna sanctuary walls lie below us. Overnight at Lodge/Guest House.

Day 07: Trek up to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4250m), return back to high camp: 3 hours
Early in the morning hike up to Mardi Himal View point  to view sunrise In the mountain range. You can see Yak, sheep and goats from lower village grazing in the land. After great view you will trek town to High camp to Overnight stay. Overnight at Lodge/Guest House.

Day 08: High Camp to Siding Village (1700m): 6-7 hours
After breakfast, Trek down to Siding village through the shade of the forest and out on to the terraced fields. This is a different route down to the upper Mardi Khola. Here, as we make our way along the banks of the Mardi Khola from the hillside village of Siding, down through the lovely fields, passing the simple farms and over the interesting suspension bridges. There is no doubt that this is indeed the idyllic Nepal Countryside. Overnight at Lodge/Guest House.

Day 09: Siding - Lumre and drive to Pokhara
After breakfast, we start walking passing through Kalimati  Village where Brahmins inhabitant leaves, After Kalimati we will reach  Ghalel  and continue trek to Lumre from here drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Pokhara – Kathmandu. (25 minutes flight or 6hrs Drive).
After breakfast, scenic drive back to Kathmandu or take the flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Rest. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Departure
After breakfast, drive to airport. Flight back to Home

Dates & Prices

Please contact us for your own tour date as we offer tour on any dates that is suitable for you. And also please note that this is tailor-made tour, you can add or reduce the days & places in tour program as per your time availability.

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What is Included in the Cost

    • Airport pickup/drop using private vehicle
    • Twin share hotel accommodation at respective Hotels/Teahouse/Lodge on BB (Bed & Breakfast).
    • Lunch & Dinner during the Trekking
    • Trekking/Tour with local English speaking guide
    • 01 poerter on each 02 trekkers
    • All transfer as per itinerary
    • Annapurna conservation fees and TIMS card

What is Excluded in the Cost

    • International flight ticket.
    • Nepal visa fees.
    • Beverage and expenses of personal nature.
    • Any Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of tours, hotel accommodation etc.
    • Tips to guide, porters, drivers etc.
    • Personal Insurance.

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  • Mt. Everest Flight
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  • Airport Pickup

Trip Facts

  • Trip Code: ftn014
  • Trip duration: 11
  • Grade: Easy
  • Group size: 2-12
  • Max-Altitude: 4250m
  • Activity: Walking
  • Starts in: Kathmandu
  • Ends in: Kathmandu
  • Accomodation: Lodges
  • Transportation: Tourist Transport
  • Best Time: March-May, Sept.-Nov.
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