Mardi Himal Trek
Overview
Mardi Himal Trek is a less traveler route located in the most visited destination in the Annapurna region which is just located east of the most popular Annapurna base camp and on the bottom of Mt Fishtail. It is a richly diverse trek that takes you through beautiful forested areas to the Rocky Mountains and several base camps which may have snow depending on the time of the year and it is unseen gem yet. The landscapes change quite suddenly into a rugged high mountains landscape, with amazing views of the mountain. Trekking in this valley is beautiful and unique cultures, nature, and religious and the typical lifestyle of hidden Nepal. The trail is harsh and slippery to slogging ahead till the base camp. You will be completely soaked with the views of snow-capped peaks, green rolling hills and walking into the pristine forest for lovely rhododendron-magnolia-pine and oaks tree lines. This trekking contains all the elements of Nepal trekking including villages, wildlife, mountain views, and local village life. Traditional lifestyle wonderful nomad landscape rewards one of the best explorations journeys in the remote hidden mountain valley. For trekking in this route, you should have physical fitness. This trek is suitable for all kind of trekker and this trek is very much suitable for your family, friends, and children too.
Mardi Himal Trek is newly opened trekking route in the Annapurna region which is known by very less visitor. There are simple guesthouse and a homestay along the entire route. We get a chance to know about the culture, tradition, and the lifestyle of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakili people who are the local inhabitant of this route. Most of the people in this are influenced by Buddhism. This wonderful trekking is the most adventure and popular trekking route of Nepal which has been widely recognized as a naturalist paradise. We start our trekking from Pokhara city which is also known as the city of the lake. An enjoyable and scenic country walks on the high green hills of great Annapurna Himalayan. A certain level of fitness is helpful for this trek over some rocky areas near the high camp and base camp. Trekking in this wonderful Himal offers the magnificent views of the mountain which include Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Hiunchuli, fishtail and many other mountains of this route. The perfect time for this trekking in this beautiful route is between March to May and September to December.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m) 6-7 hrs
Day 03: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m) 4-5 hrs
Day 04: Trek to forest camp (2,520m) 6-7 hrs
Day 05: Trek to low camp (2970m) 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek to high camp (3540m) 3-4 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Upper viewpoint (4250m) and back to high camp 2-3 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Sidhing Village (1700m) 6-7 hrs
Day 09: Walk to Lumre, drive to Pokhara 2-3 hrs
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 11: Final departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
After you reach in Kathmandu valley then there will be one guide of our company will be waiting to pick-up you. And after pick-up, we will directly check out the hotel and have some dinner and make some preparation for the trip and take some rest.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m) 6-7 hrs
We will drive towards Pokhara city after having a hot breakfast in the hotel of Kathmandu valley. During the time of travel, you get an opportunity to see the small city of Nepal, wonderful landscapes, majestic views of the mountain, and many other things on the route. After 6 hrs drive from Kathmandu valley, we will reach Pokhara city which is known as the city of the lake where we will spend overnight.
Day 03: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m) 4-5 hrs
We will drive to Phedi after having breakfast in the hotel. After reach in Phedi, we will have our lunch then after taking some rest and slowly move towards Deurali where we will spend one night.
Day 04: Trek to forest camp (2,520m) 6-7 hrs
Today our trail passes through the lush forest of dotted with the red rhododendron. The trek heads off into the wilderness, leaving tourist, other trekkers, and even villagers behind.
Day 05: Trek to low camp (2970m) 5-6 hrs
We continue to walk through dense forest admiring Nepal’s rich biodiversity and reach the low camp. The trail is mostly inside the green forest of oak, maple, hemlock, and rhododendron and spends one night in this beautiful village.
Day 06: Trek to high camp (3540m) 3-4 hrs
The tree lines start getting thinner and the area mostly consists of shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail. We will have our lunch on the way then after slowly move towards the high camp where we will spend one night.
Day 07: Trek to Upper viewpoint (4250m) and back to high camp 2-3 hrs
We will wake up early in the morning then after we will move towards the Upper viewpoint. Our trail passes through pasture and we hike along a narrow ridge before reaching the upper viewpoint. Exploring the Upper viewpoint, we will come back to the high camp and spend one night in this land.
Day 08: Trek to Sidhing Village (1700m) 6-7 hrs
The different route let us experiences something different and makes our trek exciting. Descending further will again bring us back into the forest where the trail is peaceful and quiet.
Day 09: Walk to Lumre, drive to Pokhara 2-3 hrs
We will walk towards Lumre after having breakfast in the hotel of Siding village. It takes almost 2 to 3 hrs to reach Lumre from Sidhing village and after reach, in Lumre we will have our lunch the after drive towards Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, first of all, we will check out the hotel then after have our lunch and explore all around the city and spend one night in this beautiful city.
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu
In the morning after having breakfast, we will drive back towards the Kathmandu valley by the same route. After 6 to 7 hrs drive from Pokhara, we will reach Kathmandu valley. And after reach in Kathmandu valley, first of all, we will check out the hotel and then after we will have our farewell dinner and spend one night in this wonderful city.
Day 11: Final departure
With lots of memory, you will drive towards the international airport of Kathmandu valley. We will sure that it’s not the last time in Nepal and you will provide us to see you again and give us a chance to serve you next time too.
Cost Details
COST DETAILS
- Airport drops and picks up as per itinerary.
- Twin sharing accommodation in a tourist city with breakfast as per itinerary.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and Return to Kathmandu by Tourist bus
- 2 Night Hotel in Kathmandu with BB Plan
- 2 Night Hotel in Pokhara with BB Plan
- All 3 meals and basic accommodation during the trek.
- Familiar and knowledgeable guide for trek and sightseeing and 1 porter between 2 person
- all the facilities for the staff like salary, equipment, insurance, etc.
- trekking permit and tims card for every client.
COST EXCLUDES
- International Airfare (from and to Kathmandu)
- Nepal Visa fee
- Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges.
- Lunch/Dinner in Tourist city.
- Travel Insurance.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
- Personal spending money, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, tips, etc.
- Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc. In such case, extra will be charged as per actual.
- Extra accommodation early arrived and let departure, early arrived from the trekking due to any case.
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