Activities : Trekking, Sightseeing
Best Month : January to May and September to December
Transportation : Private Car & Tourist Bus
Accommodation : Hotel and Lodges
Style : Lodge Trek
Max Elevation : 4500m/14736ft
Meal : Breakfast in the city and full board meals on a trek
Trip Route : Kathmandu-Pokhara-Pitam Deurali-Forest Camp-Badal Danda-High Camp-Mardi Himal Base Camp- High Camp- Sidling Village-Pokhara-Kathmandu
With the popularity taking its peak, the Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek can be a great alternative if you are looking for a less commercialized trekking trail in the Annapurna region in Nepal. In regards to the other trekking trails in the Annapurna region, this trail is comparatively new and offers authentic trekking experience to the trekkers. From start to finish, the beauty of the surrounding landscape captivates trekkers’ attention.
The Mardi Himal Base Camp trail that starts at the altitude of around 1700 meters, goes through the settlements of Gurung people to the dense forest of Rhododendron, Oak and Birch and then to the treeless land all the way up to 4500 meters in just 5 days, rewarding trekkers in a number of ways. Initially, trekkers get insight into the lifestyle and culture of Gurung people living around the first leg of the trail. As soon as they get into the forest, they can enjoy the tranquility of the forest created by fresh air, chirping birds, singing insects. Once out of the forest the gigantic peaks like Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar, Singu Chuli, Annapurna I, Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre make grand appearances.
Adventure Mountain Explore Treks and Expedition offers an 11 days Mardi Himal trek package that starts with your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu and ends with your departure from the same airport. Before heading to Pokhara to officially start the trek, you will spend one day in Kathmandu exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. You will spend a total of 3 nights in Kathmandu, 2 nights in the beautiful city of Pokhara and the remaining nights at various night-stops along the Mardi Himal Base Camp trekking trail.
Moreover, the itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements, therefore, kindly let us know, if you have any special requirements like private room, choice of hotel in the city, private vehicle, dietary restriction, air transportation or private car/jeep transportation to bus transportation etc., and we will craft the package accordingly. If you have a bigger group of family or friends, we also offer you a special discount (contact us for further details).
March to May and September to early-December are the best times to plan Mardi Himal trek in Nepal. This is also a very suitable trek, if you are planning a trek with children and elderly in your group.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive to Kande (1706m), (1h) and trek to Pitam Deurali (2142m),(5km), (4h)
Day 05: Trek to Forest Camp (Kokar) (2600m),(7.5km), (5h)
Day 06: Trek to Badal Danda (3250m),(4.5km),(5-6h)
Day 07: Trek to High Camp (3550m), (3.5km), (2-3h)
Day 08: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m), (4.5km),(2-3h) and back to High Camp (3550m),(4.5km), (2-3h)
Day 09: Trek to Siding (5-6h),(8.5km) and drive to Pokhara (2-3h)
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 11: Departure day
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our team representative will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu. After checking into the hotel and a short rest one of the company representatives will meet you at the hotel lobby for a trip briefing and final payment settlement. After the meeting you can spend the time If your flight arrives in the afternoon, or in the evening or late at night, the meetings will be held the following day after the sightseeing tour. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
at leisure.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour and trek preparation The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, is famously known as the home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The temples, ancient palaces and stupas reside in the capital city, making it a beautiful city to explore. Therefore, you will spend this day exploring these sites. Breakfast at the hotel and your city tour guide will pick you up from the hotel for the city tour. You will visit sites like Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and the Kathmandu Durbar Square. After the tour you will be dropped back to your hotel for trek preparation and overnight stay. If you have already visited these sites, you can also choose to visit Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan. Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the tourist bus station in Kathmandu to catch your bus to Pokhara that leaves around 7:00 am. You will start your journey to Pokhara in a luxury tourist bus. Pokhara is located 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu and the journey takes about 6-7 hours (provided that the road condition is good). Leaving Kathmandu, and soon following the Prithvi Highway that first runs along the Trisuli River and then along the Marsyangdi River you will drive to Pokhara. It’s a very scenic drive. The gushing river, terraced farms, hamlets, green hill, and the mountain views along the highway provide passengers many photo opportunities. The bus stops for lunch and a few toilet breaks along the highway, before reaching Pokhara. Once you reach Pokhara you will be transferred to the hotel booked for you. Your guide will help you check into the hotel and you can spend the remaining time at your leisure. You can choose to rest at the hotel but the best way to spend your time is to stroll around the lake area and enjoy a boat ride in the Phewa Lake.Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Drive to Kande (1706m), (1h) and trek to Pitam Deurali (2142m),(5km), (4h) Breakfast at the hotel and you will drive to Kande to start your Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek. Pokhara to Kande is only about an hour drive. The trail starting at Kande first leads you to Australian Camp, located 4.5 kilometers and 2 hours from Kande. The hike is steep but is mostly on a well-laid stone trail that passes through forest and a few Gurung Villages. On reaching the Australian Camp, you can enjoy a mesmerizing view of the peaks in the Annapurna range and Lamjung Himal. Short rest at Australian Camp and you will hike down to Pothana, which is prominent Gurung Village along the way. It’s roughly a 45 minute walk through lush green tranquil forest. Enjoy magnificent views of Machhapuchhre from Pothana. From Pothana, a leisurely walk for about an hour will take you to Pitam Deurali, your night stop for today. Enjoy wonderful views of the Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Overnight in a lodge in Pitam Deurali. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Trek to Forest Camp (Kokar) (2600m),(7.5km), (5h) Today you will hike to the Forest Camp, located roughly 7.5 kilometers north-east of Pitam Deurali. After breakfast in Pitam Deurali, following the trail that forks east from the Annapurna Base Camp trekking trail, leaving the village areas, you will enter the forest of Rhododendron, Oak, Birch and Hemlock. The entire walk today to the Forest Camp is through the forest and is a very pleasant experience; however, it’s recommended to be careful as the trail is narrow, mostly on the forest ridge, covered with gnarled roots and sometimes gets slippery. During spring, the Rhododendron blooms, adding color to the otherwise green forest and giving trekkers the feeling of walking under a canopy. Most of the trail today goes up. The descents are very few in number. After about a 5 hour walk through the forest you will finally reach the Forest Camp, where you will check into the lodge. This night will be spent in a very tranquil forest enjoying cool fresh air, songs of the insects and chirping of birds. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06: Trek to Badal Danda (3250m),(4.5km),(5-6h) From the Forest Camp, today you will trek to Badal Danda located roughly 4.5 kilometers north east of the Forest Camp. You will start after breakfast and continue up through the forest of Rhododendron for about 40 minutes before reaching the Rest Camp. From the Rest Camp you can see a beautiful view of the forked trail of Machhapuchhre. After a short rest at this place you will, about 2 hours hike further up north will take you to the Low Camp. You will have your lunch here and then continue your journey to Badal Danda, which takes about 1-2 hours. Leaving the forested area you are now slowly heading towards the treeline. The last leg of this journey is on the ridge that presents impressive views of Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal and the Annapurna South. From Badal Danda you can see a heaven-like view of the sea of clouds. Once you reach the Badal Danda, you will check into the lodge for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07: Trek to High Camp (3550m), (3.5km), (2-3h) The trek from this day onward is above the treeline. Today you will hike from Badal Danda to the High Camp, which is located approximately 3.5 kilometers north of Badal Danda. Leaving Badal Danda, following the stone laid trail that goes up and down the ride, you will hike out of Badal Danda. By now, you will completely leave the treeline and continue along the ridgeline enjoying the grand views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and the Mardi Himal and lush green valley. Mardi Himal lies right in front of you. Grander than Mardi Himal looks Machhapuchhre. The only plant life that you can now see are the small shrubs. Continue hiking on the ridgeline and after about 2-3 hours of leaving Badal Danda, you will reach the high camp. HIgh camp is your last overnight stop above treeline and before reaching the Mardi Himal Base Camp. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the ridge and enjoying the views of the peaks in the Annapurna region. Overnight in a lodge in the High Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m), (4.5km),(2-3h) and back to High Camp (3550m),(4.5km), (2-3h) Wake up early in the morning and climb up to the viewpoint located above the High Camp to enjoy the sunrise view from the High Camp. After enjoying the view, get back to the lodge for breakfast and continue your journey to the Base Camp located roughly 4.5 kilometers from the High Camp. You will start your walk by first hiking up to the ridge and continue toward the base camp by following the ridgeline. As you approach the base camp, the views of the Annapurna South, Tent Peak, Gangapurna, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and the Mardi Himal grow massively impressive. Enjoy the view, capture them in your camera or mobile and continue to the base camp. However, do not forget to carefully tread as the ridge trail grows very narrow in this section of the trail. A 2-3 hours hike from the High Camp will take you to the Mardi Himal Base Camp. Spend some time taking in the views of the surrounding and retracing the steps you will hike back to the High Camp for overnight stay. Overnight in the lodge in the High Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09: Trek to Siding (5-6h),(8.5km) and drive to Pokhara (2-3h) Your return journey begins from the High Camp. Hiking the distance of about 8.5 kilometers, you will hike down to Siding from the High Camp. You will retrace your steps down till the Low Camp. At the Low Camp, the Mardi trail bifurcates. One heads back to the Forest Camp and the other one towards Siding Village. Following the trail that heads to Siding Village, you will continue your return journey on a steeply descending trail that goes through the forest of Rhododendron to Siding. A 3 hours walk from the Low Camp will bring you down to the village of Siding, where the Mardi Himal trek ends and you will catch a jeep to Pokhara. Siding to Pokhara is about a 2 hours drive and the road is very scenic. In Pokhara, you will be dropped off to the hotel booked for you for your overnight stay. You can spend the evening at leisure. Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu The journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu can be taken on a plane or a bus according to your preference. However, as per this package, the transportation booked for you is a luxury tourist bus. Therefore, early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to the tourist bus station to catch your bus to Kathmandu. You will reach Kathmandu in about 6-7 hours (provided the road condition is good and that you are not stuck in a traffic jam. Once in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel and in the evening a company representative will meet you for farewell dinner and feedback. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11: Departure day Breakfast at the hotel and as per your airport reporting time, you will be transferred to the airport in a private car/jeep to help you catch your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip Cost Include
● Airport transfer service upon arrival and departure (private car/jeep/minivan)
● 3 Nights twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu (3 Star Standard Hotel)
● 2 Nights twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara (3 Star Standard Hotel)
● One full day guided city tour in Kathmandu in a private vehicle
● Luxury tourist bus transportation to and from Pokhara
● Private car/jeep transportation from Pokhara to Kande
● Shared jeep transportation from Siding to Pokhara
● All accommodation (standard lodge/teahouse), during the trek on twin-sharing basis
● Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), during the trek
● 3 cups tea/coffee (served in cups only), during the trek
● Seasonal fruits served after dinner every day during the trek
● Government licensed, English-speaking, experienced and knowledgeable guide and his entire expenses (Guest-Guide ratio 6:1)
● Porter (Guest-Porter ratio 2:1) and his entire expenses
● All required trekking permits
● Insurance of guide and porter
● All required local and government taxes
● Duffle bag and trekking route map (souvenir)
● Down jacket and sleeping bag (if required)
● Basic First Aid Kit including oximeter
● Adventure certificate upon completion of the trek
● Farewell Dinner
Trip Cost Exclude
● Nepal arrival visa
● Personal expenses such as mineral water, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, extra meals, laundry service, hot drinks except tea/coffee, hot water for drinking or any other purpose,lunch and dinner in Pokhara and Kathmandu except farewell dinner etc.
● WiFi, Battery Charging and Hot-shower services
● Cost of extra porter (if required)
● Any extended trips, accommodation or transportation
● Accommodation, meals and transportation in Pokhara and Kathmandu in case of early return
● Cost of domestic flights (if required)
● Travel insurance that provides coverage for helicopter evacuation over 4000 meters, trip cancellation and the cost of medical treatment.
● Tips (as an appreciation) to the service providers
Special Note: On our trip you are able to schedule your own departure dates. We are able to depart our trip every day (only Nepal). So kindly choose your own date as per your convenient. Contact us to schedule your own departure day.
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