Mardi Himal Trek

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/4,429ft)
Upon your arrival, either me or my Company representative will be standing in front of arrival gate to meets you at Tribhuban International Airport, Kathmandu holding a board of our company along with your Name plate for your convenient if you are a first-time visitor to Nepal and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (8,27m/2,713ft)
Early breakfast at the hotel, the trekking guide will pick up you to the Pokhara bus station. Tourist standard comfortable bus drive early in the morning about 7 hours to arrive in Pokhara. On the driving way to Pokhara, beautiful farming land terrace, rivers, uncountable green hill mountain with villages of different ethnic group of people are the scenic views. Pokhara located in the Midwest of Nepal has many natural lakes overwhelming with the view of snow caped mountain. Great view of the Himalaya can be seen from the dam side/ south part of Pokhara though lake side has huge density with touristic facilities. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Kande and (1,770m/5,807ft) then trek to Austrelian Camp (2,160m/7,086ft) and trek to Pothana 2,610m/6,200ft) approx, 4-hour walk.
After breakfast we almost drive an hour from Pokhara to Kande with spectacular view Pokhara valley and snow caped mid-western Himalaya of Nepal. Trek starts from Kande to Australian Camp located on the top of the green hill. This is also a viewpoint place to see incredible scenic view of white mountain. We continue walk through tranquil forest to a small village Pothana for the night.

Day 04: Pothana to Forest camp (2,900m/9,514ft) via Pitam Deurali. About 5-6 hours Trek
First day is as rehearsal of the trek. Today, we start after breakfast about 7:30 AM through the dense rhododendron forest. Rhododendron is also national flower of Nepal. The trail is very quiet as it is a real nature walk with fresh air. Forest Camp locally called Kokar where we stay for the night.

Day 05: Forest Camp to High Camp (3,500m/11,4826ft) about 6-7 hours Trek.
We start the path going up to the steep hillside to low camp with amazing views of landscape. After lunch at low camp, continue walk through rhododendron dense forest and charming view of Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre). On the way, we may encounter of Danphe (the national bird of Nepal) if the fortune came on our side. As we arrived at the High camp, beautiful views of mountain and reach fresh air environment around will delight to reduce your tiredness of your all way walking. Overnight in high camp.

Day 06: High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m/14,763ft) and back to high camp (3,500m/11,4826ft). About 7-hour Trek.
After breakfast we proceed to upper viewpoint through Yak pastures land and hike a narrow ridge trail. Amazing views of the Himalayan vista from upper viewpoint is amazing and awesome. Including Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna south (7,219m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), Tarke Fang (7,647m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), Singhuchuli (6,501m), Baraha Shikhar and many others mountain are the main attractive views. After few hours walk, we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m) from where we can view of the Annapurna Sanctuary down to the north. Retrace the trail and overnight stay at High camp.

Day 07: High camp (3,500m/11,4826ft) to Siding village (1,700m/5,577ft) about 6 hours Trek down.
We retrace up to low camp then we take right trail to Sidhing village. Amazing walk down path through rhododendron forest and alpine trees, leads us to warmer place to Sidhing village where we spend the night.

Day 08: Sidhing village to Pokhara (8,27m/2,713ft)
Today is the final day of this trek. Walk just two hour and drive back to Pokhara by Jeep and Leisure Day in Pokhara.

Day 09: Pokhara sightseeing
Explore the second largest city of Nepal dominated by the peaks of Annapurna range. Pokhara (8,27m/2,713ft), is only fifty kilometers south from Annapurna (8,091 meters) clearly seen from the valley. The prominent peaks from east to west are Annapurna South (7,219m), Varaha Shikhar (7,647m.) Annapurna I (8,091m.), Khangsar Kang (7,485 m), Tarke Kang (7, 193m) Gangapurna (7,455), Annapurna III (7,555m), Machhapuchhre (6,997m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Annapurna II (7,937m) and Lamjung Himal (6,983m). In addition to these Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) can be seen to the north- west and Manaslu and Lamjung Himal to the north –east.

Main Sightseeing spot in Pokhara.

Drive to world peace pogada and on the way back travel to David’s fall and see the Hindu shrine at Gupteshow Mahadiv Cave. Go to Seti Gandaki Gorge, Old bazaar, Mahendra cave and in the evening boating in the Phewa Lake than visit to a temple dedicated to Varahi on a small island, where devotees go for their worship. Explore the Mountain Museum. Get the spectacular views of the Himalaya. In addition, some other activities for the adventurous people such as paragliding, Ultra-light flight, mountain biking, zip flyer all day creates a perfect stamina or choose your favorite restaurant and Bar around lake side to solely sip hot mug of coffee or a large mug of Beer listening to live music.

Day 10: Drive/Fly back to Kathmandu.
Either drive back 200km the same way or take a 30-minute flight to return back to Kathmandu. Different air company operating several flights to Kathmandu daily. Passenger May carry 25kg as normal luggage and a carry-on bag of 5kg hand carry. A small bag or laptop bag is considered a hand carry bag but should not exceed 5kg. Excess baggage will be charged at the rate of Rs 75 per kg. All Passenger are required to present their passport (for foreigners) and citizenship or driving license (for Nepali citizens) at the check-in counter. Most plane have a seating capacity of 29/30 person and is equipped with toilet facilities.

Day 11: Fly back to home country.