Mardi Himal trek is a fabulous trek which introduce you to the Himalayas of Nepal in a very short period of time. This trek especially fits for those trekkers who are time bounded but wants to spend some time admiring the great Himalayas. Mardi Himal trek lies inside the famous Annapurna Region under Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). This wonderful trek takes you up to the base of Mt. Mardi located at an altitude of 4500 m. Mardi Himal (5587 m) is lies just beside Mt. fishtail. The base camp displays magnificent close range view of Mt. fishtail along with Mt. Mardi, Hiuchuli and Annapurna South. Beside this, you will walk through dense lush forest passing various settlements and viewpoints.
This amazing trip starts from Kathmandu which is the capital city of Nepal. From Kathmandu, you will have a scenic flight to Pokhara. This place is well known for its lake and beautiful lakeside. In addition, it is the gateway to various treks of Annapurna Region. You will drive up-to Kande. Kande is the starting point of the trek from where you will head towards Forest Camp via Australian Base Camp, Pothana and Deurali. You will walk though dense rhododendron and pine forest. From Forest camp, you will ascend uphill to reach Low Camp, Badal Danda and finally to High Camp. The scenery opens wide from Badal Danda which displays amazing scenery of the snow capped mountains. You will walk through some rocky trails of the highlands. The base camp is just some hours hike from High camp where you will enjoy beautiful sunrise view and descend down to Siding. From here, you will drive to Pokhara. From Pokhara, you will return back Kathmandu and fly back to your country.
The best season for Mardi Himal trek are Autumn (September-Mid December) and Spring (March-Early June). Snow fall can be experienced during late December. Trekker who wants to have some short time around the Himalayas with limited time are well fit for Mardi Himal Trek. Even family trek can be good option for this Mardi Himal trek as it is considered an easy trek with good accommodation and fooding services.
Mardi Himal Trek with our company is a best choice as we provide you luxurious rooms, cozy vehicles and delicious food services. We always focus on our client’s satisfaction. Our guide have minimum 5 years experience in trekking field with good first aid knowledge and hospitality. Beside this, we can customize your trip itinerary according to your need and preferences.
Arrival at Kathmandu.
On your arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be welcomed by our office representative who will be waiting for you at the entrance. Our private vehicle will be sent for your hotel transfer. The vehicle will drop you to your hotel which will be around Thamel Bazar.
Rooms will be assigned at the hotel. We will come to meet you for follow up. Then, you can take some rest at the hotel.
In the evening, we will have welcome dinner together with some musical programs at a typical Nepali restaurant.
(Overnight at the hotel, Kathmandu)
Kathmandu sightseeing tour and trip preparation day.
This day, you will explore around Kathmandu valley. Our city guide will meet you at the hotel. Our private vehicle will be sent for your sightseeing tour. You will explore around the UNESCO world's heritage site of Kathmandu valley. These heritage sites have their own historical, cultural and archeological importance. They displays fine skill of art and architecture of our ancestors as well. If you have any queries you can ask with our city guide who will be clearing all your queries.
After the sightseeing tour, the vehicle will drop you at the hotel. Remaining part of the day, you can explore around Thamel Bazar and enjoy its ambience.
(Dinner and overnight at the hotel, Kathmandu)
Fly Pokhara.
Early morning, our vehicle will drive you to Tribhuwan International Airport of Kathmandu. From here, you will have a scenic flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu. This flight takes around 25 minutes to reach Pokhara enjoying the mighty Himalayas and aerial view of the scattered settlements.
At Pokhara airport, our office representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. You will take some rest at the hotel. Then, you will have some sightseeing tour around beautiful places of Pokhara. Do not forget to roam around Pokhara lakeside.
(Dinner and overnight at the hotel)
Drive to Phedi; Trek to Pothana (2031 m).
This day, you will have an early morning breakfast and then start your overland drive to Phedi. The drive will be around 1.5 hours via Naudada which is the starting point of the trek. You will start walking from Phedi towards Dhampus. Always begin with a slow pace as it helps to warm up your body first. The total trek duration will be around 4 hours. You will walk through the forest trails up to Pothana where rooms will be assigned as per the reservation. After that, you can relax enjoying the beautiful sceneries seen from Pothana.
(Dinner and overnight at the hotel, Pothana)
Trek Pothana to Forest Camp (2460 m).
You will have your breakfast and check out from the hotel in the morning. This day, you will trek up to Forest Camp which is situated in the middle of a dense forest. From Pothana, you will walk though the dense forest of pines and rhododendron. You will pass Deurali which displays beautiful view of the mountain vista. From Deurali, you will walk some uphill inside the forest to finally reach Forest Camp. It will be a trek of around 5 hours to reach Forest Camp from Pothana. You can witness the popular Himalayan villages Ghandruk and Landruk from Forest Camp.
Reaching there, rooms will be assigned and then you can take some rest at the hotel.
(Dinner and overnight at the hotel, Forest Camp)
Trek Forest camp to High camp (3580 m).
This day, you will trek up to High camp which is situated at an altitude of 3580 m. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel. After that, you will start the day's trek. Ascending some uphills from Forest Camp, you will reach Low camp which offers magnificent view of Mt. Fishtail. Low Camp is located at an altitude of 2970 m. After that, you will walk towards BadalDada from where the scenery widely opens up. You will enjoy panoramic views of the snow capped mountains from here. You will walk on some rocky trails from BadalDada. It is around an hour of walk up to High camp where rooms will be assigned. Rest of the day is free to explore around High camp and enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow capped mountains.
(Dinner and overnight at the hotel, High camp)
Hike Mardi viewpoint and back to forest camp (2550 m).
After an amazing overnight at High camp, you will wake up early in the morning and start your hike to Mardi Viewpoint. You will walk though some rocky trails enjoying the surrounding views of the mountain peaks. Some part of the hike are steep but it is only an hour and half to reach the view point. Reaching viewpoint, you will spend some time to capture picture and enjoy the moment. Then, you will descend back to High camp. You will check out from the hotel and retrace your trail up to Forest camp. At forest camp, rooms will be assigned.
(Dinner and overnight at the hotel, Forest Camp)
Trek to Siding village, Drive back Pokhara (750 m).
Early morning, you will have your breakfast at the hotel. Then, you will check out from the hotel and head towards Siding village. This day, you will descend downhill through dense forest. Siding is around 5 hours of downhill hike from Forest Camp. Reaching Siding, our private vehicle will drive you to Pokhara which will take around 2 hours of drive.
Reaching Pokhara, rooms will be assigned. Remaining part of the day is free to explore around the Lakeside.
(Dinner and overnight at the hotel, Pokhara)
Fly Kathmandu from Pokhara.
This day, you will return back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Early in the morning, you will have your breakfast and then drive to Pokhara airport. You will fly back Kathmandu from Pokhara which will take around 25 minutes. At Kathmandu airport, our office representative will be waiting for you. He will transfer you to your hotel at Kathmandu where you can take some rest after you check-in.
During the evening, we will celebrate your trip success with a farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant.
(Overnight at the hotel, Kathmandu)
Final Departure.
Free to explore and do shopping until you are transferred for your final departure. Our office representative will transfer you to the airport 3 hours before your flight schedule for some airport formalities and ticket check.
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