Trekking Highlights:
“On less ventured areas within the hidden path to Mardi Himal base camp Walk from low country to cooler green hills with fascinating mountain views Away from main villages and human settlement into the complete wilderness Adventure within the tranquil surrounding of green forest and snow-capped peaks Enjoy the panorama of Far Western to Mid West Himalaya range of mountains Trekking into remote and isolated high country within Annapurna Himalaya”.
Trip Profile:
Trip Mode: On hotels and lodge basis on treks.
Trek Grade: Moderate and Adventurous walks.
People and Culture: Populated by Gurung people on high green hills of both Hindu and Buddhism religions of varied colorful impressive cultures.
Highest spot: At Mardi Himal 4,495 m high.
The region of Trekking: Nepal Far North Mid-West Annapurna Region.
Duration of walks: 07 Nights and 08 Days (Pokhara to Pokhara)
Total Trip: 12 Nights and 13 Days (Arrival to final departure)
Seasons: March to May and September to December months March to May wild-flowers in blooming season with clear morning for views and pleasant day for walks, October to December another best months for clear views of mountain scenery, morning and night times will be cold as per altitude wise.
Introduction:
Mardi Himal Trekking leads you to awesome scenery of whole Nepal Western and Mid-West Himalayan mountain range with incredible dramatic landscapes of rolling green hills dotted with farm villages and verdant valley, one of the fresh new areas to venture within week duration walks to scenic high Mardi Himal.
An interesting and wonderful country walk takes you to hidden corners of massive Annapurna Himalaya range, where Mardi Himal located right beneath towering South Face of magnificent Machhapuchare Himal the Fish-Tail peak.
Mardi Himal first visited in the early 1970s by adventurer and explorer and found this spot an amazing place enclosed by high snow-capped peaks of Annapurna and christened this beautiful area as ‘Other Sanctuary’ after the first one on route Annapurna Base Camp located closeby towards further North-West blocked by high ridges of Mardi Himal.
Mardi Himal Trekking where Nepal High Point Trekking guides will show you the wonders of this marvelous region enriched with flora-fauna, cultural Gurung farm villages and a scenic panorama of mountain views.
Mardi Himal Trekking, slowly getting popular as nice local lodge has been established drawing trekkers to visit and marvel the country’s beautifully landscaped and mountain scenery, where walk leads you to maximum heights at above 4,495 m high without any high altitude difficulty.
Starting from picturesque and renowned touristic Pokhara located Nepal Mid-West in the shade of massive Annapurna Himalaya with calm Phewa and Begnas Lakes.
As journey proceeds beyond Pokhara valley heading towards high hills following the nice trail and exploring local Gurung village interwoven with Buddhism religion and culture and then into deeply forested areas with a climb to reach Mardi Himal Base Camp rewards you with stunning views of mountains beyond your imagination.
After a great scenic and exciting times on high ridges and hills around Mardi Himal, where walk leads back then taking an alternative route to low warm farmland of Siding for short interesting drive to beautiful Pokhara on completing a wonderful Mardi Himal Trekking with exclusive services of Nepal High Point Trekking.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, gretted by one of our airport representative and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu city tour world heritage sites.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara again drive to Kande and trek to Potana.
Day 04: Trek to Low Camp 2,968 m - 025 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to High Camp 3,710 m - 05 hrs.
Day 06: At High Camp for a hike to Mardi Himal base camp and back to low camp.
Day 07: Trek to Lumre and drive back to Pokhara.
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 09: Depart Nepal for international flight home-ward bound.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On reaching Kathmandu international airport received by our staff and guide with a warm welcome then transfer to your hotel in the center of Kathmandu city, after getting refreshed in your rooms join for group briefing regarding your stay in Nepal, where guides will provide information about the trek-local lodge-hotels-culture and other necessary information related to this trekking.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.
Sightseeing around Kathmandu, as the valley is steeped with many world heritage sites and important monuments and religious-historical sites. You will visit Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), Baudanath stupa, Swyambhunath stupa (Mokey temple), Patan durbar square.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara and again drive to Kande and trek to Potana.
The morning after early breakfast transfer for a long drive of 5 to 6 hours of exciting drive to reach the scenic city in Pokhara, located Nepal Mid-West a warmer country but with incredible views of Annapurna Himalaya that reflects on its calm Begnas and Phewa Lakes. On reaching Pokhara then further drive to Kande and trek to Potana.
Day 04: Trek to Low Camp 2,968 m - 05 hrs.
From Forest Camp, morning walk leads higher on the uphill path with a steep climb to reach a pasture land for an overnight stop on route Mardi base camp at Low Camp also called as Badal Danda, a high ridge with a couple of nice simple lodge facing super views of surrounding landscapes and mountains at close range.
Day 05: Trek to High Camp 3,710 m - 05 hrs.
From peaceful spot, morning walk leads with climb into dense woods of tall rhododendron-hemlocks-oaks-magnolia and pine trees, as walk slowly follows the hidden trails within tranquil environment with glimpse of peaks and then heading closer to mountains where tree lines stops for short alpine bushes and shrubs with dwarf rhododendron known as azalea, junipers and Burberry facing towering Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ with Mardi Himal at close distance. Slowly walk leads to high ridges at High Camp for an overnight stop, afternoon enjoy marvelous views of grand landscapes and snow-capped mountains.
Day 06: Hike to Mardi Himal base camp and back to Low camp.
Another overnight stop at High Camp, where hike takes you at the base of Mardi Himal, walks follows a faint trail on the high ridge of Mardi Himal facing grand panorama of Annapurna Himalayan range, leading at the bottom of Mardi Himal located right beneath to the wearing peak of Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’. Here great views and on the highest spot of the adventure above 4,495 m high within mountains and then retrace walk back to High Camp for last overnight around high Mardi Himal area.
Day 07: Trek to Lumre and drive back to Pokhara.
Morning from Low Camp with last day walk of the adventure to reach low warmer areas and fertile valley at Sidang village, after a last moment on high hills of Annapurna and Mardi Himal, where walk follows on the same the route for sometimes within densely forested area, and then on a new trail with long descend to Lumre and drive to Pokhara.
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Having early breakfast where interesting drive brings you back in Kathmandu, as drive departs from Pokhara (either tourist coach or in private vehicles), as journey leads past many nice farm villages and town, from Mugling Bazaar following Trisuli River for sometimes, and then on winding uphill to reach into Kathmandu valley as well back to your respective hotels.
Day 09: Depart Nepal for international flight home-ward bound.
Last day in the country of Himalayan wonders, after an amazing experience and wonderful memories of Mardi Himal trek and great services of Nepal High Point Trekking and its friendly guide, then depart from the hotel as per your flight time our staff transfers you to Kathmandu international airport for your homeward flight or to the next respective countries.
Note*
1. If you would like to reduce any service included in package like, airport pick up drop, hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, poter, Kathmandu sightseeing, the cost will be reduced accrdingly.
2. If you would like to add any service which is not included in the package such as: Kathmanu - Pokhara, Pokhara-Kathmandu by flight or private car, Luxurious star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, white water rafting, Paragliding, Pokhara tour, we will arrange accordingly and that is subjected to extra cost.
Additional Services you May interested in:
Here’s a complete rundown of what to bring if you’re planning a trek to Everest Base Camp or any other tea-house trek in Nepal. Proper preparation and equipment for the conditions will go a long way to ensuring you have a great trekking experience. What follows is a pretty comprehensive list and will make sure you are covered in the coldest months of the year. If you have questions on what you might need just ask us and keep in mind that Kathmandu is a great place to buy trekking gear at affordable prices.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS
ON THE TRAIL DAYPACK
CLOTHING: BASE, MIDDLE AND OUTER LAYERS
FOOTWEAR: SHOES AND SOCKS
DUFFEL BAGS AND DAY PACKS
FIRST AID KIT AND TOILETRIES
OTHER ITEMS