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Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Cost Info

Mardi Himal Trek Highlights

  • Tantalizing sunrise and sunset views from different vantage points throughout the trail
  • Diverse landscapes, cultivated terraces, farmlands and luring nature
  • Splendid Mountain Panoramas of Machhapuchhre (6,993m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), Annapurna South (7,010m) and many other snowcapped peaks. 
  • Mystic villages and sophisticated hospitality of locals
  • Vibrant cultures, unique dialects and rural lifestyle in Annapurna Region
  • Huge diversity of floras and faunas 
  • Mesmerizing views from Mardi Himal Base Camp and Mardi Himal High Camp

Mardi Himal Trekking, one of the best trekking trails in Annapurna Region that offers you tremendous awe-inspiring mountain vistas along with tranquil nature and vibrant cultures of ethnic tribes of Annapurna. 

Mardi Himal Trekking is best option for the nature lovers and adventure seekers who lack enough holidays to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek or any other longer trekking in Nepal Himalayas. Trekking to Mardi Himal lasts for 10 days and rewards you with impressive mountain vistas, and a pleasant walk through the tranquil trail. 

The Annapurna Region is habitat for Gurung and Magar tribes that possess centuries old traditions and vibrant cultures that becomes interesting to you to explore. Moreover, you can explore the unique dialects spoken in the rural villages of Mardi Himal Trekking Route.  During the trekking, we traverse lush forests of different species of plants where you may encounter some wildlife, also. Additionally, this trekking offers splendid views of magnificent mountain ranges including Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (The Fishtail Mountain), Hiunchuli Mountain and many other snow-clad peaks.

Starting with a pleasant drive from Kathmandu, our trekking passes through Deurali, low camp and high camp before we finally reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. If you managed to trek during spring season, you will find the trekking trail blanketed with blooming Rhododendron flowers and many other wild flowers. Autumn is season of festivals in Nepal, so you might get chances to participate in wonderful festivals of Nepal. 

In conclusion, Mardi Himal Trekking is a short trek in Annapurna Region which offers so much splendid breath stopping views of natural wonders. Also, the great hospitalities of local people residing in this region makes your trip memorable. The local foods and tea house stay becomes a tale to tell in your older age. Join this extraordinary voyage and spend some of your precious moments of life in the land of heaven – Nepal Himalayas. 

Mardi Himal Trek Difficulty

Mardi Himal Trekking is categorized as moderate level trek in Annapurna Region. Even beginner can complete the trek easily but they have to manage longer itineraries so that they don't have to rush during the trekking. There is very few risk of Mountain Sickness; however, you need to be aware of it. You can prevent the risk of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) by drinking plenty of water, keeping your walking pace slow and managing spare days to acclimatize your body in higher elevation. 

Elevation

The trek starts from Kathmandu, 1400 meters and reaches its highest point of 4500 meters in Mardi Himal Base Camp. Then the trekking follows the same trail back to Kathmandu and the altitude decreases gradually.

Length

The total days of Mardi Himal Trekking package is 10 but we will walk 8 days only. The remaining two days are for your arrival and departure. 

Best Season for Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trekking is possible in all seasons throughout the year; however it is more popular during autumn and spring.

Autumn season: Autumn season in Nepal starts from September and lasts till November. Autumn season is the most famous trekking season in Nepal as this season offers pleasant weather and clear sky and you can explore the magnificent mountain peaks more clearly.

Spring Season: Spring season is second famous trekking season in Nepal after autumn. This season starts from March and lasts till May. Clear sky and pleasant weather are key features behind this season’s popularity. Moreover, this season offers mesmerizing views of blooming wild flowers throughout the trail. 

Though monsoon and winter season are least popular, these are the ideal season to trek for solo trekkers and botanical researchers.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival At TIA Kathmandu

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m), 6/7 hours

Day 03: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m), 30 minutes’ drive, 4/5 hours trek

Day 04: Trek to forest camp (2,520m), 6/7 hours

Day 05: Trek to low camp (2970m), 5/6 hours

Day 06: Trek to high camp (3540m), 3/4 hours

Day 07: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m) and return back to high camp, 6/7 hours

Day 08: Trek to Sidhing Village (1700m), 6/7 hours

Day 09: Trek to Lumre, drive to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu, 2/3 hours trek, 2 hours’ drive and 25 minutes flight

Day 10: Final departure



Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, our office representative will be there to meet you, greet you and escort you to the hotel. A representative from Nefa will be there holding a placard of your name. After you reach designated hotel in Kathmandu, you can either relax in hotel room, get freshen or go for a short walk around your hotel area. We will host welcome dinner at evening where you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisines. 

Accomodation: Over night at Hotel

Meals: D

After breakfast, we depart from Kathmandu to Pokhara in a private vehicle. This is about 6-7 hours drive but you won’t get bored if you enjoy exploring nature. On the way to Pokhara, you will witness some impressive glimpses of white Himalayas, countryside lifestyles, patches of rural villages, green rolling hills, big Trishuli River, and many other natural wonders. On reaching Pokhara, we will check in to hotel and relax there till dusk. Then we will go for evening walk around the Phewa Lake side and enjoy tranquil nature.

Accomodation: Over night at Hotel

Meals: B L D

We start our journey in early morning with short and pleasant drive to Phedi, and then start hiking through tranquil trail to reach Deurali. As this is our first day of walk in Mardi Himal Trekking route, we will walk for 3 to 4 hours only. This easy walk passes through Dovan (2,630m), small town of the region.

Accomodation: Overnight stay in Mountain Lodge

Meals: B L D

After taking relishing breakfast in Deurali, we will start hiking on a discreet trail, leaving the patches of small settlements behind. The trail ascends gently through lush Rhododendron, Mountain Oak, and Maple forest that will surely make our walk enchanting. On reaching forest camp, we will be rewarded with mesmerizing views across steep valley to Ghandruk, a large Gurung settlement of the Annapurna Region. Here in forest camp, we set up a camp to stay tonight.

Accomodation: Overnight in forest camp

Meals: B L D

As usual, we start our day with warm breakfast and hike through beautiful Himalayan route passing via pleasant trail and witnessing mesmerizing vistas. Today, we will trek to the low camp that is situated nearly 3000 meters elevation from sea level. As the trek reaches higher altitude it becomes more exciting and we will find the Himalayas closer. During the trek, we will get impressive vistas of Mount Hiunchuli, Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. We will set up a camp on reaching low camp after approximately 6 hours of walking.

Accomodation: Overnight in low camp

Meals: B L D

Today we will enjoy the overwhelming nature at its best from the Mardi Himal High Camp. Starting our day with a short steep climb we will traverse ridge, grassy lands mostly covered with snow to reach high camp. On reaching there you can witness the breathtaking views of Annapurna South that appears just in front of you and feels like you can touch it. After this short trekking of about 4 hours walk, we will spend rest day enjoying the exhilarating vistas from high camp. This will also help us to accustom our body in high altitude.

Accomodation: Overnight in camp

Meals: B L D

Today, we will hike to our ultimate destination of Mardi Himal Trekking voyage. We will reach highest altitude of the trek i.e. 4500 meters at high camp. From here we will witness overwhelming mountain vistas. After spending some precious moments in Mardi Himal Base Camp, we will again return to Mardi Himal High camp retracing the footsteps.

Accomodation: Overnight in camp

Meals: B L D

Today’s walk is comparatively easy as we follow almost descending trail throughout the day. Though this is long, you will feel easy while returning to Sidhing. Passing through the green lush forests, we will reach Sidhing after 7 hours trekking. While trekking to Sidhing, you can explore the impressive vistas that were missed while climbing up.

Accomodation: Overnight in Mountain Lodge

Meals: B L D

Today we will conclude our walking journey in Mardi Himal Trekking route with a final descend to Lumre. From Lumre we will drive to Pokhara and again fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara Airport. We will stay overnight in Kathmandu. You can celebrate the successful trip in Kathmandu with your companion, guide and team.

Accomodation: Over night at Hotel

Meals: B L D

This is the last day of our venture to Mardi Himal. Our office representative will escort you to Tribhuwan International Airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. The whole Nefa Team feels great honor to meet you and serve lifetime memorable trekking package in Nepal Himalayas. We wish your safe flight to Homeland!! Hope to see you again!

Accomodation:

Meals: B

Cost Include

  • Airport pick up and drop
  • All the ground transportation throughout the trekking 
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary on B/B basis
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the trekking
  • Accommodation throughout the trekking
  • An experienced and license holder trekking guide
  • Porters in 2:1 ratio (2 trekkers:1 porter)
  • All the salaries and insurance of guide, potter and office members
  • All the permits needed for trekking in Mardi Himal
  • Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
  • Returning flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Cost Exclude

  • International airfares
  • Alcoholic drinks, beverages and bottled water
  • Your travel insurance
  • Tips for guides or porters
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in cost include section

Trip Facts

accommodation: Camp/Hotel/Mountain Lodge
Height: 4,500m at Mardi Himal Base Camp
Best Season: Spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November)
Grade: Moderate
Duration: 10 Days
Activity: Sightseeing & Trekking
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