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Mardi Himal is a challenging and beautiful trek in the Annapurna region that offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain range. It’s a lesser-known route compared to the famous Everest Base Camp trek or Annapurna Circuit trek.
Mardi Himal used to be the lesser-known trek in Annapurna Sanctuary to see quite a lot of people hiking this route was a bit of a surprise for us. There are still fewer people on this route than on the Poon Hill, Annapurna Base Camp, or Annapurna Circuit but it’s definitely not as off the beaten trek as it used to be.
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft), 7 hrs.
Day 2: Drive to Kande & Trek to Forest Camp (2600m / 8-9 hrs walking)
Day 3 Trek to High Camp (3540m / 4/5hrs walking)
Day 4 : Trek to Upper View Point (4200m) / Intermediate Base Camp (4500m) and head back / Advanced (4500m / 7/9hrs walking) And head to Low Camp (3050m).
Day 5: Trek to Sidhing and drive to Pokhara (800m.|2,624ft.) 3 hours trek and 3 hours’ drive
Day 6: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7 hour drive).
Itineraries
Day 01
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft), 7 hrs.
We start our day early in the morning to catch a tourist bus at 7 am, we then set off for Pokhara via Nepalese country side that offer green hills, river, farms, streams etc. After a 200 km and around six hours drive we reach Pokhara (a city of Lake, literally); a city that offers us the magnificent view of various mountains namely Dhaulagiri (8167 m / 26135 ft), Manaslu (8163m/ 26122 ft) , Fishtail (6,993 m/ 22378 ft) and other mountain of Annapurna range. Do some last minute shopping for trekking and self-exploration around the town (walk around few lake, boating etc). - If you want fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, 30 mins flight then we can upgrade upon to your request Includes: Transportation, AccommodationDay 02
Drive to Kande & Trek to Forest Camp (2600m / 8-9 hrs walking)
Our trek begins from Pokhara. You will meet the guide at 6: 30 am in the morning or the day before the hike. The private vehicle will take you on a drive to Kande in about one hour. From Kande, we will begin our trek to Forest Camp Include:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation, TransportationDay 03
Trek to High Camp (3540m / 4/5hrs walking)
Today, we will have a short trek to High Camp. The hike to the High Camp offers stunning views of the Annapurna South, Mt. Fishtail, and many more mountain peaks. We rest and have lunch at High Camp. In the evening, we will hike for a while, which helps in acclimatizing the body. Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, AccommodationDay 04
Trek to Upper View Point (4200m) / Intermediate Base Camp (4500m) and head back / Advanced (4500m / 7/9hrs walking) And head to Low Camp (3050m).
We get up early at 4 am and hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp. We get the headlight and trekking poles and begin our hike. It starts to rise the sun at the top of the mountain peaks until we reach the Mardi Himal Viewpoint(4200m). From Upper Viewpoint, we will walk to the Mardi Himal Base Camp(4500m.), our ultimate destination. We spend some time at MBC and then retrace our way to the High Camp. We will get our bags and start to descend, following the trail to Low Camp. Include:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, AccommodationDay 05
Trek to Sidhing and drive to Pokhara (800m.|2,624ft.) 3 hours trek and 3 hours’ drive
From Low Camp, we will walk downhill for three hours to Sidhing. There is a rare chance to meet other trekkers or locals while walking along the forest path. We can see some newly opened tea houses along the way before reaching Sidhing. We get to the private/shared vehicle and drive to Pokhara. Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation, TransportationDay 06
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7 hour drive).
After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu in a tourist bus which leaves every day at 7:30 am. Our way back to Kathmandu will be same way like on day 1. Upon arriving in Kathmandu bus station you will be transfer to hotel. Free time is for shopping and other individual sightseeing in Kathmandu, specifically Thamel. - If you want fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 30 mins flight then we can upgrade upon to your request. Include:Breakfast, Transportation01. Three Meals normal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) without tea/coffee expect breakfast during the trek.
02. Fruits every evening after dinner as a desserts03. Transportations
– Domestic Airport picks up & drops by private vehicle.
– Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu in a tourist bus fare.
– Tourist bus station pick-up and drop
– Pokhara to Kande in a private/shared vehicle (starting point of trek)
– Drive from Siding to Pokhara in a private/shared vehicle (ending point of trek).
03. Accommodations
– Clean tea-house accommodation during the whole trek.
– Two night accommodation in Pokhara in a decent hotel @City Inn or @ Hotel Orchild
– Accommodation during whole trek will be in clean tea-houses, twin-share rooms beds with normal foam mattress and pillows included but shared bathroom and toilet.
04. Staffs
– One government license holder English speaking Guide and his food, accommodations, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine and transportations.
– Porter in the ratio of 2 client:1 porter and their accommodation, transportations and salary(A porter will carry max load 20-25 kg). Water proof duffle will be provided for you to put your luggage from us.
05. Permits and official arrangement
– Annapurna conservation permit (ACAP)
– Trekker’s information management system(TIMS) card fee.
– Travel & Rescue arrangements.
– All our government taxes, VAT and official expenses.
06. Equipment
– Trekking Poles
– Water proof duffle bag of 80 liter for your trekking equipment (which meant to be carried by porters)
– Trekking T-shirt
– Gaiter for high passes or during winter (December to February)
– Spikes for high passes or during winter (December to February)
01. Accommodation in Kathmandu
02. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.
03. All beverages and bar bills.
04. Local permit, donations personal equipment.
05. Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5545 meters).
06. Personal trekking equipment except stated above.
07. Entrance fee while doing sightseeing around Kathmandu
08. Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances that is beyond Apex Himalaya control.
09. Tips for guide and porter at the end of the trek
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