Mardi Himal Trek – 6 Days
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Trip Information
Mardi Himal Trek goes around the vicinity of Macchapuchre (Mt. Fishtail).
Being a newly opened trail, very few tourists have trekked in this area. Mardi Himal trek features beautiful villages which are typically Nepali in style and architecture.
Besides, you will also experience wildlife and panoramic views of the most beautiful mountains including Annapurna South, Mount Machhapuchhre (also known as Fishtail) and Mount Hiunchuli.
Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Pokhara to Pitam Deurali (2100m)
Day 2: Pothana to Forest Camp(2600m)
Day 3: Forest Camp to High Camp (3550 m))
Day 4: High Camp – Mardi Himal Basecamp (4500m) – Low Camp
Day 5: Low Camp to Lwang Village
Day 6: Lwang Village to Pokhara
Itinerary
Describe treks and meet the guide and the team at our office.
Highlights: Amazing view of Fishtail and Annapurna with typical villages
08.00am: Pick up from your hotel and Drive to Milan Chowk
08.30am: Start the trek.
09.30am: Arrive in Dhital. An old village in this area.
10.30am: Arrive in Hyangakot, we can see the amazing view of Annapurna mountains and Manaslu range of mountains. We will have a tea break here while you are enjoying the views.
12.30pm: We arrive in Dhampus. We will have the lunch with good mountains views in Dhapus which is known as one the most photogenic village in the region.
01.30pm: Continue the trek after the lunch
03.30pm: Arrive in Pothana. Overnight at Local lodge in Pothana
Highlights: Views of Mountains and walking through jungles.
07.00am: Breakfast at your hotel
09.00am: Start your trek to Forest Camp
11.00am: Arrive in Pritam Deurali(2300m) and have your lunch here. Note: There are no tea houses to eat between Pritam Deurali to Forest Camp
12.00pm: Start your trek to Forest Camp after the Lunch.While you will head toward forest camp, you will the main trail going to Annapurna Base Camp and start uphill trekking in the deep Rhododendron and pine forest. There is no permanent trail from Pritam Deurali to forest camp because this trail used to be the shepherds’ trail to bring their cattle to higher pastures during summer. Please be aware of several trails that lead neighboring villages like Tolka, Landruk, Lwang and siding village. Please carry enough water for next 4 hrs because you won’t find any sources water between Deurali and Forest Camp
03.00pm: Arrive at Forest Camp. you will stop in one of the 3 lodges in the Forest Camp. It is a beautiful setting as the name implies in the middle of a Rhododendron and pine forest.
Dinner at the local lodges.
Highlights: Amazing View of Mardi Himal and Annapurna Region
07.00am: Breakfast at your hotel
08.00am: Start your trek to Rest Camp. Note: This place was named because of the hard uphill trek, trekkers wanted to have rested on the way to High Camp. You can see some glimpse of Fishtail and Annapurna III and IV
09.00am: Arrive in Rest Camp and continue the uphill Trek to Low Camp
10.30am: Arrive at Low Camp (2970 m). Continue the trek to High Camp. On the way, you will see mountains like Annapurna South, Fishtail, and Hiunchuli
12.00pm: Arrive in Badal Danda. Have your lunch here. Note: Badal danda is above the tree line (above the cloud) on clear days, amazing views of Fishtail, Mardi Himal and Annapurna South, Ghorepani top, and Pokhara Valley can be seen clearly from here. If you are staying overnight in Badal Danda, you can see the amazing views of Sunset and Sunrise. Please make your early reservation for the hotel because there is only one hotel with 6 rooms
01.00pm: Continue the trek after the lunch to Highcamp.
03.30pm: Arrive in Highcamp. Check-in Local lodge. Dinner at the lodge.
Highlights: Feel the Altitude and be above the cloud
05.30am: Wake up and have your tea at the lodge.
06.00am: Please take your pack breakfast and start uphill trek to Mardi Himal Basecamp. Note: it is the uphill trek. On the way, you will see the close view of Annapurna South and Fishtail.
09.30am: Arrive in Mardi Himal Basecamp. Feel the altitude and enjoy the close view of Mardi Himal
10.30am: Our mission is over. Continue the downhill trek to Highcamp.
12.00am: Arrive in the lodge at Highcamp. Have your lunch before heading to low Camp.
01.00pm: Start downhill trek to low camp
03.00pm: Arrive in Low camp. Overnight at local lodge in Low Camp. Dinner at the lodge.
Highlights: Explore the beauty and lifestyle of Lwang village
07.00am: Wake and Breakfast at the lodge.
08.00am: Start downhill Trek to Siding Village(1885m). Note: Siding has the small bus station. If you not like to continue the trek, you can take bur or Jeep to Pokhara. Note 3 hrs drive.
11.00am: Arrive at Siding Bazar. Have your lunch at local restaurant.
12.00am: Continue the trek to Lwang village. Lwang is the Gurung Village with rich culture and tradition. You will not only see it but can feel it too.
03.30pm: Arrive Lwang Ghalel Village(1600m). You have a good opportunity to experience the culture and tradition of Gurung Clan. Overnight at home stay with local. Note: You will stay and eat at a local house with locals. They will make traditional Nepali meal call Dal Bhat ( Lentils, Rice, Seasonal Vegetable with fresh organic ingredients). Enjoy the meal and with local chicken curry. A local cultural dance program can be organized for a small fee. On your free and easy time, you can explore village till dark.
Dinner at the home
Highlights: Observing the lifestyle and culture of traditional villages
07.00am: Wake and Breakfast at the lodge.
08.00am: Start downhill Trek to Asthma Village.
11.00am: Arrive in Asthma Village. Have your lunch here. Note: On the way to Astham, you have a good opportunity to observe the local culture and tradition. You might not get this opportunity in another trekking route.
12.00am: Continue the trek to Milan Chowk.
01.00pm: Arrive in Milan Chowk and visit Tibetan Monastery on Hyanja.
03.00pm: Drive to Pokhara after visiting the monastery.
03.30pm: Arrive in Pokhara. Check in your hotel. Congratulation your trekking ends.
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Price Inclusion
- Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by private vehicle.
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin sharing basis including breakfast.
- Guided Tour of Kathmandu City with expert tour guide and private vehicle
- Hotel Accommodation in Pokhara on a twin sharing basis including breakfast.
- Government license holder experienced, trekking guide (trained in Wilderness First Aid& altitude sickness) and porters (1 porter for between 2 trekkers basis) with their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance, clothing, and medicine.
- Twin sharing Teahouse/Lodges Accommodation during the trekking
- Daily Meals are chosen from the Menu (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Trekking Permit.
- TIMS Trekking Permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Annapurna Trek
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- ABC Treks duffel bag. ( If you need, please let us know before you book the trip and remind us in our pre- meeting at our office)
- Pokhara to treks start point Nayapul and trek finish point Phedi to Pokhara transport by Private vehicle
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu transport by tourist bus. (if you want to take a flight or want to travel by private vehicle is available, by adding extra cost)
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
- ABC TreksGifts (T-shirt for Gents & Pashmina shawl for Ladies, Trekking certificates)
- Welcome/Farewell Nepali Dinner in Kathmandu
- All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
Price Exclusion
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
- International Airfare/Airport tax, City tour Sightseeing entry fees.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot shower
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging.
- Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters).
- Personal trekking gears
- Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.