Mardi Himal Trekking
Mardi Himal trekking
Mardi Himal Trekking is one of the exotic, interesting and the bitten Eco-tourism based trekking destination in Annapurna Himalaya region. Mardi Himal is the name given to the feature of the long rising ridge and its summit that from the south-westerly lower slope of Mount Machhapuchhare, the famous triangular skyline that is seen from the Phewa Lake at Pokhara. Mardi Himal is located in the east of the Modi Khola. Mardi himal trek offers an opportunity to explore traditional villages, incredible scenery, infinite and diversity of culture, spectacular views of livery mountains and tempting views of River and you can see the exotic valley on the way of trekking trail. The emphasis of the treks is on the forest and wilderness zone of these mountains. Mardi Himal trekking offers superb Himalayan scenery including the Mt. Dhauglagiri 8167m, Mt. Annapurna 8091m, Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m Hiunchuli 6441m, Fish tail/Machhapuchhare 6988m etc from the nearer point with enjoying peaceful and non crowded environment. Mardi Himal trekking, follows the least trodden trail away from the trekkers madding crowd with and essence of exploration. We ascend through Hindu villages; pristine oak and rhododendron forest to alpine campsite that afford close up dramatic scenery of sacred Mt. Machapuchare, Mardi Himal and Annapurnas. We descend from the different route to the warm valley and friendly villages on the bank of Mardi River still away from the used trekking routes. The first ascent to the Mardi Himal in 1961. The first route was via the East Flank and it is the only used so far. Mardi Himal separates the southwest ridge of fishtail as a separate mass at right angles to the ridge and it is best seen from the south Descend the same route.
Mardi Himal trek Fact
Activities: Trekking & Hiking
Start/End: Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Destination: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Trip Duration: 12days ( All Nepal trip )
Max. Altitude: 4600m (over high camp hill)
Trekking type : Tea house
Group Size: Min.1/Max.20
Himalayan sights : Fishtail, Annapurna himalayas Range, Manaslu, Nilgiri
Extra Activities : Paragliding, City tour in Kathmandu & Pokhara,
Best Season: March to May & September to Mid December
Trip Grade: Moderate or Grade B
Most Attraction of trek : Close Mountain View, Villages
Daily walking Hour: Approx. 4-6
Itinerary type : Fixed / Customized (According to guest Request)
Activities: Trekking & Hiking
Start/End: Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Destination: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Trip Duration: 12days ( All Nepal trip )
Max. Altitude: 4600m (over high camp hill)
Trekking type : Tea house
Group Size: Min.1/Max.20
Himalayan sights : Fishtail, Annapurna himalayas Range, Manaslu, Nilgiri
Extra Activities : Paragliding, City tour in Kathmandu & Pokhara,
Best Season: March to May & September to Mid December
Trip Grade: Moderate or Grade B
Most Attraction of trek : Close Mountain View, Villages
Daily walking Hour: Approx. 4-6
Itinerary type : Fixed / Customized (According to guest Request)
Outline Itinerary of Mardi Himal trekking Route
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs
Day 04: Pokhara to Australian Camp . (1970m)
Day 05: Australian camp to Forest Camp. (2550m)
Day 06: Forest Camp to High Camp. (3580m)
Day 07: Trek Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,450m) and back to High camp
Day 08: High Camp to Siding Village. (1280m)
Day 09: Siding Village to Pokhara. (800m)
Day 10: Pokhara Free day
Day 11: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs
Day 04: Pokhara to Australian Camp . (1970m)
Day 05: Australian camp to Forest Camp. (2550m)
Day 06: Forest Camp to High Camp. (3580m)
Day 07: Trek Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,450m) and back to High camp
Day 08: High Camp to Siding Village. (1280m)
Day 09: Siding Village to Pokhara. (800m)
Day 10: Pokhara Free day
Day 11: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure
Detail Itinerary of Mardi Himal Trekking Route
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)Upon arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you have an option to be escorted stroll around Thamel and the local streets of Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
After breakfast, start sightseeing covering the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, which are Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. Kathmandu Durbar Square area holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhu meaning the “the self-existent” is popular among the foreigners as Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkey population residing in this area. It is said that Swayambhunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. In the afternoon you will get short briefing and discussion regarding your trek.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs
Distance 200kms – Approximately 6 Hours Drive
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200km) via Prithvi Highway, takes 6hrs approximately (option to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route we see more about countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. In the evening, you have option to stroll around the Phewa Lake and local market in Pokhara..
Day 04: Pokhara to Australian Camp . (1970m)
Trekking distance 5 kms – Approximately 2 Hours walk ( 1 hour drive / 25kms )
Drive to Kande late morning and trek to Australian Camp which is best View of Annapurna Himalayas range from where we can see Pokhara city and surrounding area
Day 05: Australian camp to Forest Camp. (2550m)
Trekking distance 9 kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk
From Australian camp to Pothan we walk mostly flat trail then From Pothana, the upward hike continues on the stone paved trail till Deurali. On reaching Deurali, we leave the circuit trail and catch an off-the-beaten trail that heads east. The trail passes through the dense forest, presenting the glimpses of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massif and some wildlife en route to the Forest Camp.on the way we can see Annapurna himalayas and some part of Dhaulagiri Himalayas range
Day 06: Forest Camp to High Camp. (3580m)
Trekking distance 7 kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk
Leaving the Forest Camp we proceed towards the High Camp. Though the distance is short the climb through the forest of Rhododendron and Juniper forest is quite steep. The settlement is almost nil around this area. We first pass Manjh Danda to reach the low camp, and then we pass the Nangee Danda to reach the high camp. The top greets you with the most spectacular view of Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna Range, the valley of Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal.
Day 07: Trek Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,450m) and back to High Camp
Trekking distance 10 kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk
Mardi Himal Base Camp is the destination set for the day. Today we wake up earlier than usual to enjoy the sunrise view from the High Camp. Today is a challenging day as the day requires walking on a narrow, rocky trail. Leaving the High Camp, we ascend for about 4 hours to reach the base camp of the Mardi Himal. After enjoying the views from the base camp, we walk back to the High Camp.
Day 08: High Camp to Siding Village. (1280m)
Trekking distance 7 kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk
From the High Camp crossing the Nangee Danda, a steep descent brings us back to the Low Camp. From the Low Camp, we leave the trail used earlier and head towards the Mardi Khola River through the dense forest. The walk continues till Sidhing. The night will be spent in a tented camp at Sidhing.
Day 09: Siding Village to Pokhara. (800m)
Trekking distance kms – Approximately 3 Hours walk ( 1 hours drive )
Leaving Sidhing, we now hike down following the line of the river valley, passing various small settlements of Gurung and Tamang people until we reach Lumre. At Lumre, we catch a vehicle that will take us to Pokhara in one hour. The evening can be spent exploring the Lake area.
Day 10: Pokhara Free day
After finish trekking pokhara is a really nice places for chill out , pokhara is very popular for paragliding so suggest for that and you can enjoy the boat ride in phewa lake which is beautiful lake in Nepal or if you like to do city tour we can do city tour and visit most popular places like Bindivashini Temple , Devi's Fall Gupteshwor cave , Tibetan refugee camp , Mountain museum old Bazaar Etc , in evening if you are interested for shopping it a best places for shopping
Day 11: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu(200km/6-7hrs). we can enjoy the diverse landscape and scenery en-route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 12: Departure
You will be transfer to the International airport by Private vehicle according to your flight schedule.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)Upon arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you have an option to be escorted stroll around Thamel and the local streets of Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
After breakfast, start sightseeing covering the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, which are Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. Kathmandu Durbar Square area holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhu meaning the “the self-existent” is popular among the foreigners as Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkey population residing in this area. It is said that Swayambhunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. In the afternoon you will get short briefing and discussion regarding your trek.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs
Distance 200kms – Approximately 6 Hours Drive
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200km) via Prithvi Highway, takes 6hrs approximately (option to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route we see more about countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. In the evening, you have option to stroll around the Phewa Lake and local market in Pokhara..
Day 04: Pokhara to Australian Camp . (1970m)
Trekking distance 5 kms – Approximately 2 Hours walk ( 1 hour drive / 25kms )
Drive to Kande late morning and trek to Australian Camp which is best View of Annapurna Himalayas range from where we can see Pokhara city and surrounding area
Day 05: Australian camp to Forest Camp. (2550m)
Trekking distance 9 kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk
From Australian camp to Pothan we walk mostly flat trail then From Pothana, the upward hike continues on the stone paved trail till Deurali. On reaching Deurali, we leave the circuit trail and catch an off-the-beaten trail that heads east. The trail passes through the dense forest, presenting the glimpses of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massif and some wildlife en route to the Forest Camp.on the way we can see Annapurna himalayas and some part of Dhaulagiri Himalayas range
Day 06: Forest Camp to High Camp. (3580m)
Trekking distance 7 kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk
Leaving the Forest Camp we proceed towards the High Camp. Though the distance is short the climb through the forest of Rhododendron and Juniper forest is quite steep. The settlement is almost nil around this area. We first pass Manjh Danda to reach the low camp, and then we pass the Nangee Danda to reach the high camp. The top greets you with the most spectacular view of Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna Range, the valley of Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal.
Day 07: Trek Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,450m) and back to High Camp
Trekking distance 10 kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk
Mardi Himal Base Camp is the destination set for the day. Today we wake up earlier than usual to enjoy the sunrise view from the High Camp. Today is a challenging day as the day requires walking on a narrow, rocky trail. Leaving the High Camp, we ascend for about 4 hours to reach the base camp of the Mardi Himal. After enjoying the views from the base camp, we walk back to the High Camp.
Day 08: High Camp to Siding Village. (1280m)
Trekking distance 7 kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk
From the High Camp crossing the Nangee Danda, a steep descent brings us back to the Low Camp. From the Low Camp, we leave the trail used earlier and head towards the Mardi Khola River through the dense forest. The walk continues till Sidhing. The night will be spent in a tented camp at Sidhing.
Day 09: Siding Village to Pokhara. (800m)
Trekking distance kms – Approximately 3 Hours walk ( 1 hours drive )
Leaving Sidhing, we now hike down following the line of the river valley, passing various small settlements of Gurung and Tamang people until we reach Lumre. At Lumre, we catch a vehicle that will take us to Pokhara in one hour. The evening can be spent exploring the Lake area.
Day 10: Pokhara Free day
After finish trekking pokhara is a really nice places for chill out , pokhara is very popular for paragliding so suggest for that and you can enjoy the boat ride in phewa lake which is beautiful lake in Nepal or if you like to do city tour we can do city tour and visit most popular places like Bindivashini Temple , Devi's Fall Gupteshwor cave , Tibetan refugee camp , Mountain museum old Bazaar Etc , in evening if you are interested for shopping it a best places for shopping
Day 11: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu(200km/6-7hrs). we can enjoy the diverse landscape and scenery en-route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 12: Departure
You will be transfer to the International airport by Private vehicle according to your flight schedule.