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Trip Facts
- Duration 9 Days
- Start FromKathmandu
- Group Size1-10 Pax
- End FromKathmandu
- Trip GradeEasy to Moderate
- Max Height 4500 m
- AccommodationTea House
- TransportationCar/Bus
Best Season
Sept – Nov, March to May
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy the divine scenery of the Annapurna and Lamjung Himal ranges
- Endearing Gurung culture and hospitality
- Trek on relatively newer trails in the Annapurna region
Trip Overview
Mardi Himal Trek offers a thrilling adventure which is a newly formed trekking trail in the Annapurna region. The trails on the trek stretch along the discreet region located to the east of the Annapurna Base Camp. The trip explores the isolated routes which lead through dense forests and wonderful views. Likewise, the trek also includes a fair bit of off-beat and difficult tracks. All in all, the trekking trip is full of natural beauty and cultural authenticity.
Firstly, the trip starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Then, another short drive from Pokhara to Kande signals the beginning of the trek. The trek takes on an isolated route as you reach Deurali. As the dense and lush forests envelop the trails, you will head to the Forest Camp. The views of the Lamjung Himal range and Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997 m) will dominate the entire trek. Further, the trek ascends to the High Camp. The serenity of the trekking trails and the beautiful views offer grand company on the trail. Finally, you reach the final destination on the trek and adore the display of the magical Himalayas. The Mardi Himal Base Camp is the perfect viewpoint to relish the sights of Machhapuchhre (6997 m), Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna and other mountains in the Annapurna range.
Then, after enjoying the mesmerizing display of the Annapurna Himalayas, you begin the return trek. The first stop on the descent is Siding village which is one of the most prominent stops on the trip. The village is known for its authentic display and practice of Gurung culture and lifestyle. Here, you can enjoy the Gurung hospitality while marveling at the grand Himalayas. Finally, the trek heads to Pokhara on a short drive and ends with another drive to Kathmandu.
Best Time for Mardi Himal Trek
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the ideal times for the Mardi Himal Trekking. However, this trek is fully enjoyable in winter from December to February. Also, the trails on the trek are easier. So, even those with average physical fitness can do the trek.
Note:
Vista Treks is proud to present the Mardi Himal Trekking to our clients. The Itinerary of this Trek is the standard one that follows by many travellers. However all the program can be customized according to your available time, interest and budget .
Trip Itinerary
- Upon arrival at Tribhuwan Intl Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Vista Trek waiting, well in time, to receive you, shall welcome you to this land of the towering Himalayas. Once reaching your hotel in a car from the airport, all you need to do is check in and enjoy the refreshment served.
- We then visit the Vista Trek office for discussion on trekking, introduction to the guide and porter and settlement of dues if any. Since you often still have some time left for a walk around Thamel, you can do so if you please.
- We head off to Pokhara on a tourist bus early morning. On a highway carved along the foothills and along the banks of the famous Trishuli and Marshyndi river, this almost 6-hour journey, with guaranteed two stops for breakfast and lunch comes to its final stop in Phokhara, the city of lakes.
- Spend the night in a hotel here.
- After breakfast, our journey starts with our one-hour-cab ride to Kade.When in Kade, we begin our walk to Australian Camp and this often lasts for around one hour and a half.On a relatively steeper side, the route is an uphill through a green forest. Australian Camp, our stopover for lunch, is a lively village with restaurants serving a variety of dishes. also offers Mt Machhapuchhré, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli as well as the Manaslu Range for a view with lunch.
- After lunch, we walk again for half hour to Pothana, another beautiful village, where we will need to produce our permits at the check post. Another an hour from Pothana will bring us to Deurali, our last stop for today. A gradual uphill, with the landscape similar to the one before, leads everyone to Deurali in the middle of the forest, with Three or four constructions, with the look and feel of a town. The Camp, however, is not just an example of human intent but also a place where the view on offer includes Mt Machhapuchhré, the Pokhara Valley and Annapurna South as well as the top view of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
- We spend our night here.
- After a heavy breakfast, we walk gradual up hill, comfortable on the legs. This four-hour trek through a big forest on narrow paths is a mix of half-an-hour uphills, followed by 20-25-minute flat trails. Only one tea hut is available on the way, where we can have little rest with a cup of tea.
- The trek continue one and half our all the way through the jungle with occasional view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Fishtail before arriving in in Forest Camp. We take our lunch and just enjoy our moment in the nature for rest of the day.
- We spend our night here.
- After breakfast, we head off for Low Camp, our stopover for tea. This two-n-a-half-hour walk is a stroll through a dense jungle dominated by rhododendron trees.
- We then continue another an hour almost uphill walk to Badal Danda ( Also refers Nange Danda) for the lunch. While having lunch, the view has on display includes a Annapurna South , Hiunchuli as well as all the trail that leads to Annapurna Base Camp to the north, Mt. Fishtail to the east and Pokhara Valley in south.
- Leaving Badal Danda after lunch starts with a steep climb all the way to High Camp. With the trees now replaced mostly by shrubs and grasses, this one and half hour uphill finally arrives in High Camp with Three hotels as of April 2016. What awaits all is the majestic Mt Hiunchuli right in front, the entire Annapurna Range and numerous settlements including Chhomrong, Sinawa and Ghandruk far below.
- We spend the night here.
- The first thing we do after breakfast is pack our lunch and sufficient water. This walk comes to us as a steep uphill, on a narrow trail, on a ridge with cliffs on both sides, against strong winds, demanding extra care for that necessary balance required to avoid a fall, with an exceptional view of Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mt Gangapurna and the Hiunchuli always right in front alluring the attentions of all traversing.
- Photographs, smiles, hugs … in sheer admiration of the endurance to the Base Camp. This often lasts for around half an hour before we start our walk back that lasts for the next two and a half hours or so to High Camp.
- We spend the night here.
- After breakfast, we start our walk to Siding. A downhill all the way, we walk all the way to Siding, retracing our steps until Low Camp before choosing a new path to trudge on. Siding is our stopover for lunch, dinner and the night.
- After breakfast, we walk down for around an hour through cultivated lands to Kalimati and repeat the two-hour-cab ride from here on, to the opposite direction this time around, to Pokhara. Once in Pokhara and since the day would still be early, I would suggest we walk around the lake city.
- We spend the night here.
- We head off to Kathmandu on a tourist bus early morning. This almost six-hour journey passes through numerous important settlements with guaranteed two stops for breakfast and lunch. The bus ride finally comes to its stop in Kathmandu.
- Back in Kathmandu, and only your WILL shall dictate your involvement or indulgence as you may please since our arrival is in the afternoon. In the evening, however, please allow us the pleasure of your company during the fare-well dinner organized by Vista Trek.
- Spend the night in a hotel.
- If you have a morning flight, we leave for Tribhuwan Intl Airport early morning in a car arranged by the office.
- If your flight is in the late afternoon or evening, only your WILL shall dictate your involvement or indulgence as you may please before leaving for Tribhuwan Intl Airport in the vehicle.
Cost Includes
- Pick up and transfer by car from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
- 2 nights Deluxe hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 2 night in Pokhara.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
- Local lodges accommodation during the trek.
- Government licensed guide plus experience porters ( including his food, salary, accommodation, equipment, medicine & insurance).
- All local transportation by bus.
- All necessary permits and entry fees.
- All government taxes.
- Medical kit
- Rescue assistance
- Necessary equipment (sleeping bags, down jackets if needed).
- Our service charge
Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fee ($40).
- Your travel insurance (should include your medical and rescue)
- Any kind of hot & Cold drinks
- Staff & driver tipping.
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Useful Info
About Accommodation.
In Kathmandu, we will accommodate you at Hotel Sapana Garden or similar standard hotel, and In Pokhara at Hotel Mount View Pokhara or similar standard hotel. Local lodges accommodation provided during the trek on twin sharing basis. Hotel in Kathmandu and in Pokhara comes with private bathroom , however in mountain, toilet and shower will be on sharing basis. In the busy months, (October/November & April/ May) you may have to share the room with other traveler as some villages have limited number of local lodges .
About Meal
You can enjoy typical Nepali food as well as continental , Italian, Indian and Tibetan. Dinner and breakfast serve at the teahouse where we stay and lunch will be served on the way to next destination. In Kathmandu and in Pokhara, only breakfast is provided. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, no worries, Nepal is such a easy place to get several vegetarian options.
About Staff:
A Guide and a porter assist you from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. In a group with more than 8 clients, 2 guide will be provided. A porter provided for 2 trekkers, and carries between 15 to 20 K.G.
About Equipments
Following Equipment list is recommended to bring for the trek.
Down Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Long sleeved shirt, Jumper or fleecy jacket, T – shirts, Trekking shoes or boots, Comfy shoes for around the camp, thick and warm woolen socks, Light cotton socks , A day bag to carry your valuable, Sun hat, Woolen hat, Gloves, rain coat, Sun block, lip balm , Goggles or sunglasses, Long underwear, Thermal wear, Nylon windbreaker, Nylon wind pants, Water bottle, Sewing kit, Medical & first aid kit, Flash light, Batteries and bulbs, Swiss army knife, Towel and toiletries etc.Please kindly check our Equipment list for complete details.
About Temperature. Temperature in Annapurna vary as per the elevation and season. Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to December) is quite warm that you can walk with t-shirts and shorts during day. It can be hot and humid in starting Phase. Above 3000, day time temperature is around 5-10 °C and night time temperature is below 0 °C. Mardi Himal High Camp is cold through out a year and night time temperature can reach up to–10 °C in winter. There are no heating system inside the room in guest houses, therefore it is important to prepare warm clothes and sleeping bag for the trek.
Physical Fitness and experience
Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate which is fit for those who has the ability to walk 5-6 hours ups and down in a day carrying own day bag. Some days are even longer with 7- 8 hours of walking. Mardi Himal is high altitude trek which demands more physical fitness,however if you are strongly determined and have excellent health and average physical fitness can complete this trek. Few weeks prior to the trip, doing some physical exercise is better . No technical skill is needed however past experience also helps . If you are taking medicine for heart, lung or for blood diseases, please kindly consult your doctor and inform to Vista Trek P. Ltd.
About Insurance,
You have to obtain the travel insurance which should cover emergency evacuation and medical expenses. Some Insurance policy’s cover only up to 4000 meter, so please kindly confirm with the insurance company before you purchase it.
About Seasons
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for Mardi Himal Trek. You can do it in winter (December to February )if you are used to with extreme cold temperature.
About Bus Drive
Highway in Nepal are safe, however sometime transport can be halted due to landslide , strike or by political issues. In such case trip itinerary will be affected. Thus, we would like to request you to add few days extra in Kathmandu. If you complete your trip smoothly, then you can enjoy your time with other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting. Jungle activities or more.
Please cheque our FAQs for various issues of the trek.
