Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek is getting popular day by day. Nearby Pokhara, this trekking is a less traveled route located in the most visited destination Annapurna region. It is best to experience the brilliance of solitary ever snow capped peaks and the great opportunity of an excellent cultural experience and venture of Machhapuchhare Base camp. The exotic and interesting trail wanders through lush valleys, alpine meadows, lichen-laden dense forests, numerous streams, and waterfalls, with the fascinating mountain sceneries glossy upon the close horizon. The path is so less used and non-touristy that you feel like embarking upon a discovery expedition.
Want to get close to mountains but don’t have enough time? Then, the Mardi Himal trek is what you should opt for. Situated in the most popular destination Annapurna Region, Mardi Himal treks offers you prospect to experience picturesque mountainous environment soaked view of green hills, snowcapped mountain and walks into the pristine forest of lovely rhododendron and oak. On your way to Mardi Himal, there is Annapurna South, Himchuli, and Machhapuchhre peaks, you will find them standing tall right in front of you. This is the shortest trek. The trail starts from Pokhara, boating in the beautiful fewa lake, walking through the pine, juniper and rhododendron forest and the Rivers the route takes us deeply to the upper Mardi Khola. On this route you will get the taste of the real thing if you are light on alpine experience.
The climbing trip can be combined with a trekking adventure in the remote steep-sided valleys heavily wooded with bamboo and rhododendron. Above the forest, high alpine pastures provide good grazing and undisturbed habitat for wildlife. It’s prominence on the wilderness zone of mountains designed to provide outstanding mountain views and to get away from the tea-house trails and into the forests and villages that have not felt the impact of tourism.
The Mardi himal trekking route will give you a great place to get a taste of the real thing if you are light on alpine experience, if you are looking for short trekking experience get ready to experience the magic of this trekking holiday.
Fixed Departure Dates
| Trip Date | Seats Remaining | |
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| September 10 - September 20 | 10 Seats Left | Book Now |
Itinerary
Arrival kathmandu Transfer to hotel.
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital and cultural hub of Nepal! We'll be waiting with a warm greeting and easy transfer to your hotel. Plan on an evening briefing on last-minute specifics about your trek and an early lights-out: you have a big day ahead.include B/B
Drive By tourist Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara ,Hotel in Pokhara.
Leave your hotel in the morning for the bus to Pokhara. Its about a 7 or 8 hour drive a tourist class bus and you will arrive in the late afternoon with time to make final preparations for the trek the following day. include B/B.
Trek to Pothana 1,925 m - 4 hours trekking.
We drive to Phedi a small village about 30 mins from Pokhara where we start the days trek to the small village of Pothana where we stay overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.
Trek to Forest Camp at Kokar 2,600 m - 4 hours walking.
The trek is through a beautiful forest of oak and and rhododendron which typically blooms in April. The tea houses in Kokar are quite basic but cozy and you can enjoy a home cooked meal in the kitchen. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.
Trek to Low Camp 3,150 m - 5 hours walking.
We continue hiking through the forest which gradually thins as elevation increases. Once you get to Low Camp you get your first good views of Machhapuchhre. The lodges here are basic and one even has an open fire in the dining area where you can enjoy a hot cooked meal before retiring overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.
Trek to High Camp 3,600 m - 4 hours walking.
Today you are out of the forest as the trail goes above tree line and you can enjoy views of both Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Continue along the main ridge line leading to Mardi HImal to High Camp for the night where you will find a comfortable tea houses with some fantastic views. overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.
Day walk to Upper viewpoint 4,200 m - 4 hours walking.
Today is the high point of the trek and from the Upper View point you get a fantastic view the south face of Annapurna as well as of the Annapurna Sanctuary and surrounding peaks. overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Trek to Siding village 1,750 m - 6 hours walking.
Heading back down it's a different route and we will visit Siding which is a traditional village that is not often visited by trekkers so it retains some of its historical charm. Enjoy a home cooked meal of traditional dal bhat in the family kitchen. overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Trek to Lumre and drive to Pokhara 3 hours walking.
It's a short walk down to Lumre and you will pass some traditional villages before you get back to the road where we will have a car waiting to take you back to Pokhara for the evening. include B/B.
Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 30 min flight.
We choose an afternoon flight to Kathmandu. Till some hours before flight, we may take an optional sightseeing tour within Pokhara or enjoy adventure activities such as boat riding, paragliding, etc. While returning to Kathmandu from Pokhara, we have to be sure to catch the left side of the airplane for great views of the Himalayas. Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, we will be dropped-off at our hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.Included B/B and farewell dinner
Farewell To Our Guest
Your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! Everest View Treks And Expedition Nepal escorts you to the airport for your flight time. Approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight, a Representative of EVT will droop you off to the international Airport.
Includes/Excludes
- Arrival-Departure by Private Tourist Cab.
- Kathmandu Hotel two nights with bed and breakfast plan.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to kathmandu flight tickets for clients & guide.(If opted for Flight Packages)
- Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the trek.
- Full Board Meals(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) during the trek
- A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with assistant trek guide (4 hikkers:1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters (2 trekkers:1 porter) together with their payments, assurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
- All necessary national park fees, permits and paper works (Annapurna Conservation park permits and TIMS) ,Entire administration and local Taxes.
- Guide and porter salary , food, insurance and Gov taxes
- Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday
- 1 pc snickers or mars chocolate each person everyday.
- 3 cup tea, or Coffee with meal B/L/D.
- Trek Completion Certificate
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Complimentary Trekking Kit bag
- First Aid Kit
- Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture)
- Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc)
- Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
- Tips for guides and porters
- Rescue in case emergency.