MARDI HIMAL TREK
MARDI HIMAL TREK
Mardi Himal trek is a less-traveled route located in the most visited destination Annapurna Region.
It is best to experience the brilliance of solitary ever snowcapped peaks and the great opportunity of excellent cultural experience and venture of Machhapuchhare Base camp. An interesting and exotic trekking trail wanders through lush valleys, alpine meadows, varieties of rhododendron, pines, lichen-laden dense forests, numerous streams, and waterfalls, with the captivating mountain sceneries glossy upon the close horizon. Mardi Himal is a hidden gem, it is less-touristy that you feel like embarking upon a discovery expedition.
The Mardi Himal Trekking trail starts from the very beautiful city Pokhara with boating in Phewa Lake and enjoying the views. It goes through the pine, juniper and rhododendron forest, and the Rivers. The route takes us to steeply down to the upper Mardi Khola. The trail of Mardi Himal Trekking ascends through the forest and actuality wildlife. Mardi Himal trekking rewards you superb Himalayan scenery including the Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna Ranges, and Mt. Hiunchuli, Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhare), etc.
Hiking on the trail of Mardi Himalayas will give you a great location as well as the taste of the real thing if you are light on alpine experience. The climbing trip can be more adventurous in the remote steep-sided valleys filled heavily wooded with bamboo and beautiful rhododendrons. High alpine pastures provide good grazing and undisturbed habitat for wildlife above the forest areas. Its importance on a wilderness zone of mountains is designed to provide amazing and perfect mountain views. Thus, trekking in this part is a blissful experience.
Highlights of Mardi Himal Trek
- Magnificent sunrise and sunset view from High Camp.
- incredible landscape, local culture, beautiful rhododendron forest during the spring season (March)
- stunning views of Himal Chuli, Annapurna south Mardi Himal, and Mt. Fishtail.
- Flora and fauna diversity in the Mardi Himal trek.
- Pothana to Low Camp rhododendron and forest.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu Airport.
One night.
3-star Hotel
Day 2 : Flight or Drive to Pokhara.
6 to 7 hours.
3-star Hotel
Day 3 : Pokhara to Dhampus (1600m).
5 to 6 hours
Guest House
Day 4 : Dhampus to Forest Camp (2480m).
5 to 6 hours.
Guest House
Day 5 : Forest Camp to Low camp (3150m).
5 to 6 hours
Guest House
Day 6 : Low Camp to High Camp (4100 m).
5 to 6 hours
Guest house
Day 7 : High Camp to Siding Village (1280m).
5 to 6 hours.
Home-stay
Day 8 : Siding Village to Pokhara.
5 to 6 hours
3-star hotel
Day 9 : Pokhara to Kathmandu, Take a 25 minutes flight or 6/7 hour Drive.
6 to 7 hours
3-star hotel
Day 10 : International departure homeward bound.
25 minutes
None
SERVICES
What is Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by private vehicle.
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin sharing basis including breakfast.
- 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 Tea house/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).
- Sherpa Expedition and Trekking 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 Phedi and trek finish point 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
- Welcome/Farewell Nepali Dinner in Kathmandu
- All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
What is Excluded
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- Nepal entry visa fee, you can get a 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 in Price Includes section.
EQUIPMENTS
The following information will give you some idea about what you need to bring for the trek as the bag pack for the hiking in Nepal and the gear play a vital role for the successful trip and we suggest you to have all the necessary gear for the trip and not to have unnecessary equipment/things that you will not be using for the trip and list of the gear you need for the trek are.
General
- Seasonable Sleeping bag and down Jacket (If you need it but has to be returned after the trek)
- Duffle bag (We will provide duffle bag during the trek Sherpa Expedition & Trekking need to be returned after the trek)
- A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket (Must have for morning and evening above 3,000m)ve 3,000m)
- Daypack
Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyes
- A pair of half gloves
- A warmer hat that covers the ears
- Sunglasses
- Neckwarmer
- Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
- Headlamp and an extra set of batteries
Hand
- A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
- Warmer shell gloves and liner
Center Body
- long sleeve t-shirts
- Thermal Tops
- wool Jackets or pullover
- Artificial sports bras for (Women and girls)
- Water and windproof shell jacket
Lower Body
- Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
- windproof and waterproof trousers
- warmer trouser
- Comfortable trekking pants
- Extra casual sport pants
Feet
- A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
- Pair of sandals
- 4-5 pairs of woolen socks
- Socks liner
- Light shoes and sneaker
- First Aid Kits and Medicines
- Assorted Adhesive Bandages (fabric preferred)
- Blister treatment
- Insect testing / anti-itch treatment
- Ibuprofen / other pain-relief medication
- Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
- Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
- Water purifying pills
(Note our company guide will carry the medicines and first aid kits during the trek. However, we recommend better to bring your personal first-aid kit as well)
Miscellaneous, but must useable
- 4 pic passport sizes with original passport
- Water bottle & filter
- Flight details (please make a copy and leave one pic at our office in KTM because of if you won to change your flight date)
- Bathroom kit (conform, should be included Toilet papers put on the plastic bag, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)
Extra things
- Comfortable trekking poles
- Best energy dry foods (up to you)
- Power Bank and music players
- Camera (Memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)
GOOD TO KNOW
Accommodation
You will be staying in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. The best teahouses are readily available during the trek. You may find comfortable and well- developed teahouses having attached bathroom, however, some teahouses may have shared toilet facilities. All accommodation is on a twin-shared basis.
Meals and drink during the trek
You will be served BB basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara whereas all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) will be provided during the trek. You may not have a cuisine as per your desire but a teahouse of this trail offers you local Dhal Bhat (rice and lentils) and a variety of food. You may get to have stream clean water however we recommend you to use water purifying pills.
Physical fitness
Ghorepani Poonhill trek is an easy and short trek suitable for all beginners who have the ability to walk 4-5 hours a day. Past hiking or trekking experience would be a plus point. Trekkers with a pre-existing medical condition such as lung, heart diseases should consult your doctor before the trip.
Transportation
We use a private car for the airport to hotel pick and drop and drive from Nayapul to Pokhara is also included. If you do not feel like taking a drive to Pokhara, a short flight to Pokhara is also available.
Best time to travel
A short trek to the Himalayas is quite windy. Remember to carry warm clothes with you. This trek is usually done in autumn and spring seasons, you are much more likely to see the clear views of more than ten peaks from the top of Poonhill, however, this trek can be done throughout the year.
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An amazing dream come true. Nepal. There are not enough words to say how amazing it was. The guides were amazing and the country.....You took my breath away. thanks, Sherpa Team!
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