Mardi Himal Trek: Unspoiled Trekking Routes in Annapurna

                                                
                                                destination
                                                Annapurna
                                            
                                                duration
                                                10 Days
                                            
                                                grade
                                                High Advance
                                            
                                                start/end point
                                                Kathmandu/Kathmandu
                                            
                                                region
                                                Annapurna
                                            
                                                max altitude
                                                4,500m
                                            
                                                group size
                                                2-15
                                            
                                                meal
                                                All inclusive
                                            
                                                activity
                                                5-6 Hrs
                                            
                                                accommodation
                                                Hotel/Teahouse
                                            
                                                season
                                                Autumn/Spring

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

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Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

We will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. As you freshen up after your long journey, you will be asked to visit our office for a briefing about your program. You will have a meeting with your trekking guide and discuss the equipment needed for the trekking and we will process for the trekking permits. If you arrive at night we will have the same discussion in next day morning after your breakfast.

Day 2 : Flight or Drive to Pokhara.

After having your breakfast, we will drive you to the Domestic Airport to take a 25 minutes flight to Pokhara. Or if you wish you can take a Tourist bus to Pokhara about 6-7 hour drive exploring & enjoying with scenic beauty all the way around. In the evening, a boating trip on Phewa Lake will be followed where you can enjoy the spectacular views of Annapurna Himalaya Range reflected in all its glory in the calm green water of the lake.

Day 3 : Pokhara to Dhampus (1600m).

Take a 30min drive to roadside shacks of Phedi. The start of the trail heads up the hill on a set of steps across the road. The main part of Dhampus valley is on the top of the ridge, more than 500m above. The area is inhabited by Brahmins, Chhetris, and few Gurungs. Crossing the dirt road a couple of times and stone staircases make the trail more adventuring. The spectacular panoramic view of Annapurna Himalayan range makes your overnight camping much greater.

Day 4 : Dhampus to Forest Camp (2480m).

It’s a total of 6 hours work today. The trek enters an enchanted forest of birch, giant rhododendron, mountain oak, maple, hemlock, and daphnia. The overnight camping here enjoys relaxation after a long tough but adventuring trail.

Day 5 : Forest Camp to Low camp (3150m).

As we climb, the flora has turned to classic ‘cloud forest’ with mosses and lichen, tree ferns and orchids hosted by the hardier trees. There are windows in the woods that look out onto the thrilling panorama – close up the dramatic scenery of sacred Mt. Machhapuchhare, Mardi Himal, and Annapurna chains.

Day 6 : Low Camp to High Camp (4100 m).

We have our early breakfast and start trekking to reach our highest point of the trek. If conditions are favorable we will climb up to 15,000/16,000 ft. The great ice fields and the blue glaciers of the Annapurna sanctuary walls lie below us. The view we capture today will be never forgotten. We will return to our camp in the evening.

Day 7 : High Camp to Siding Village (1280m).

After breakfast, today journey starts an unhurried descent through the shade of the forest and out on to the terraced fields, down 1600m. This is a different route down to the upper Mardi Khola. Here, as we make our way along the banks of the Mardi Khola from the hillside village of Siding, down through the lovely fields, passing the simple farms and over the interesting suspension bridges. There is no doubt that this is indeed the idyllic Nepal Countryside. Overnight at camp.

Day 8 : Siding Village to Pokhara.

After a short walk now the trail skirts an outcrop- there’s the road and transport. We will be back to Pokhara for lunch. You’re free here to feel the moderate climate and sceneries of this Magic land or Dream Land of Nepal. Explore the various interesting places like Mahendra Cave, David’s fall and the various lakes of course.

Day 9 : Pokhara to Kathmandu, Take a 25 minutes flight or 6/7 hour Drive.

You can take a flight or drive by tourist bus/Private car to Kathmandu. In the evening you can have your last night in Nepal enjoying the Nepali cultural dinner show, taking some beautiful snaps and making up your mind for the returning journey. You can have greetings exchanging with friends and with all Nepalese people.

Day 10 : International departure homeward bound.

Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. Included meals: Breakfast Note:- Sherpa Expedition and Trekking have made every effort to keep our price as competitive as possible, by still providing an excelling service to our customer. We pay our porters and guide the legal wages agreed with the porters union, our trekking staffs are some of the best paid in Nepal which allow us to attract only the best guides and porters and we have the same amount of Insurance for guide and porter which is more than Government fixed amount. All our price are net and there is no hidden cost everything is clear on cost includes and excludes this is the main reason all our customer are happy with our service. For up to date cost for the trip please contact us.

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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2 Pax USD 550

3 Pax USD 530

4 - 6 Pax USD 510

7 - 12 Pax USD 480

13 - 18 Pax USD 450

19 - 24 Pax USD 430

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