Mardi Himal Trek

Overview

A trek that can be completed within the frame of 8 to 10 days with the maximum altitude of around 4500m is very much suitable for the beginner trekkers from getting habituated to higher environment in a short period of time to having seen and rejoiced by the presentation of the great Annapurna extension. Yes, Mardi Himal trek to its base camp at the bottom of Mardi Hinmal is a recently opened trekking trail laid on the other side of one the most famous trekking trail of Nepal that is Annapurna Base Camp trail. However this route has not been able to welcome a lot of trekkers and still remained unexplored to many. One could run hands over the serenity of the verdurous of rhododendron woods all throughout the trek and typical Nepali villages of Magar and Gurung community mostly inhabiting the region can be a wonderful journey. On top of that the view of the Mardi Himal, stunning

Macchapuchre (Fishtail) and the whole of Annapurna Massif are the most rewarding and the ultimate goal of the trek. Autumn is considered as the best season for this trek because the aftermath of monsoon leaves the region at full bloom of rhododendron flowers and greeneries and the onset of autumn is a perfect balance in climate and its scenery.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu (1350m)

Arrival at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu (1350m)

Depending on your arrival timing, our representative will be at the airport to welcome, you in Kathmandu Nepal. And transfer to your booked hotel. After a short period of having rest and being fresh we will see you again introduce to your trekking guide and discuss further details about our trip.

Day 2 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (flight), drive to Kande and trek to Deurali (2100m) Flight time: 25 mins Driving time: 1 hr Trekking time: 4 hrs

Kathmandu to Pokhara (flight), drive to Kande and trek to Deurali (2100m)

Flight time: 25 mins

Driving time: 1 hr

Trekking time: 4 hrs

We fly over to Pokhara and from there we board a public bus or jeep and drive to Kande where from we will start our trek to Deurali. We start walking uphill through jungles path to Australian camp and stop for a lunch. We then continue moving upwards through the similar route with amazing scenery around of mountains like Machhapuchre (Fishtail) known as holy mountain where climbing is prohibited, and others all the way up to Deurali.

Day 3 : Deurali to Forest camp (3050m) Trekking time: 6 hrs

Deurali to Forest camp (3050m)

Trekking time: 6 hrs

We have to walk at a gradual up at the beginning till Saure Danda, after which we are to make an ascent for about 3 hours, slow and steady pace through the middle of rhododendron forest with beautiful sceneries around as we fire up for the Forest Camp.

Day 4 : Forest camp to High camp (3900m) Trekking time: 6 hrs

Forest camp to High camp (3900m)

Trekking time: 6 hrs

Today we trek along the Mardi himal ridge, can get to see number of birds including Danphe (National Bird of Nepal) as we go through the jungle we also see Mt Annapurna south and Huinchuli that serves as the crown of today’s trek. We keep marching ahead up to High camp.

Day 5 : High camp to Mardi Himal Base camp (4500m) Trekking time: 4 hrs

High camp to Mardi Himal Base camp (4500m)

Trekking time: 4 hrs

Today we start slow and after the breakfast, because it’s the shortest trek of our journey. As we move up we can see a number of cattle like yaks, sheep and goats grazing because the pastures is good in this region. The view at the base camp is stunningly beautiful. One gets to witness the grandeur of the whole Annapurna chain with amazing sceneries of the hills and the rhododendron jungles below as the climax of this trek.

Day 6 : Base camp to shidhing Trekking time: 6 to 7 hrs

Base camp to shidhing

Trekking time: 6 to 7 hrs

Today we rise early to catch the glimpse of the sunrays rising over the Himalaya and feel and embrace the nature at its best. We will then start moving down to shidhing through the forest trail down hill to reach shidhing village it self so nice happy and friendly faces around.

Day 7 : Shiding to Lowang village home stay Lodge. trekking time 5 hrs.

Shiding to Lowang village home stay Lodge.

trekking time 5 hrs.

today after break fast we will slowly trek through village and farm land rice, barley, millet, soybeans, and beautiful lands cape and good people around you friendly kids may ask candies on the way and take many pictures as you want.

Day 8 : Lowang village to Pokhara (820m) Trekking time: 5 hrs Trekking time 1.5 hours than Driving time: 1 and half hrs

Lowang village to Pokhara (820m)

Trekking time: 5 hrs

Trekking time 1.5 hours than Driving time: 1 and half hrs

We will retrace back to Deurali and to Pothana where from we will switch our trail and start heading left towards Dhampus instead of Australian camp as in the beginning. From Pothana we will walk down along the terraced farm lands and villages to Dhampus. We ride now for about an hour and a half to Pokhara.

Day 9 : Pokhara to Kathmandu Flight time: 25 min’s

Pokhara to Kathmandu

Flight time: 25 min’s

Drive time: 6 to 7 hrs

We fly or drive as per our choice and convenient back to Kathmandu.

Trip code	MD01
Package name	Mardi Himal Trek
Duration	9
Max. elevation	4600 m
Level	MODERATE
Transportation	airport pick up drop two time<br>flight to pokhara back kathmandu.
Accomodation	3*** based hotel in Kathmandu tea house and homestay Lodges during to trekking part.
Starts at	Kade
Ends at	Pokhara
Trip route	kade, Deurali, forest camp, mardi base camp shidhing, Lowang, pokhara
Cost	USD 1,250 per person