MARDI HIMAL

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Duration: 10 days

Difficulty level: Easy

Max-Altitude: 4,500m

Price: from €1190

Accommodation: Hotel / Lodge

Start / Finish point: Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Group Size: 4-16

Best Season: All year

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SERVICE INCLUDE

International airfare from Venice / Rome / Milan

Airport pick up/drop off by private vehicle as per the itinerary.

All ground transportation as programmed

Accommodation in standard hotel including breakfast.

Guided tour in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Lumbini

All government taxes, VAT and office service charge.

SERVICE EXCLUDE

Meals and Monuments entrance fees.

Nepal entry visa fee

Travel insurance

Tips for guide and driver.

Anything which is not mentioned in Service Inclusions.

Mardi Himal is an easy and beautiful short trek in the Annapurna region that offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain range. It’s a lesser-known route compared to the famous Everest Base Camp trek or Annapurna Circuit trek. Though it is quite demanding for those who has short time of vacation. We started the Mardi Himal trek from Phedi. Like on most trekking routes inside the Annapurna Sanctuary you have several options where to start and to finish the trek. Mardi Himal used to be the lesser-known trek in Annapurna Sanctuary but now a days quite a lot of people hike to this route. There are still fewer people on this route than on the Poon Hill, Annapurna Base Camp, or Annapurna Circuit but it’s definitely not as off the beaten trek as it used to be.

ITINERARY DETAILS

SERVICE INCLUDE

All transport within Nepal during the trip
Private transfers to and from airports in Nepal
Hotel accommodation in twin shared with breakfast for 3 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara
ACAP permit, $ 20 TIMS card and other extra fees.
1 welcome or farewell dinner with cultural show in Kathmandu
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), tea included for the entire trek
English speaking tour guide in Kathmandu UNESCO sites visit
Portar service during the trek
Professional trekking guide guide during the trek
Salaries, insurance, equipment, flights, accommodation and meals for guides and porters
Trekking duffle bag (Printed: Himalayan Travel Partner)
Government and local taxes
Group first aid KIT

SERVICE EXCLUDE

International flight
Entry visa issued on arrival
Entrance fees to monuments and national parks
Lunch and dinner in the city
Tips and anything not mentioned in "The cost include"
Travel insurance (medical insurance in case of emergency evacuation)
Personal nature expenses

DAY 1

Usually it take one 1 to 2 days for the international flights depending to the country that you are flying from. This is the day to start your journey.

DAY 2

Once you landed to Kathmandu you can take a rest in the hotel and in the afternoon we can take a break or take a walk to Thamel street to visit local shops and market. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner with all the team member. Overnight in Kathmandu.

DAY 3

Kathmandu to Pokhara (823 mt.) drive 6/7 hrs

During the trip we will see the Nepal countryside that offers lush vegetation, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain scenery. In the afternoon we will reach Pokhara which offers magnificent views of Machhapuchhare, Annapurna and other mountains. Pokhara is the city with numerous and beautiful lakes. Overnight in the city.

DAY 4

Drive to Phedi from Pokhara and Trek to Pothana ( 1,990m) 5 hrs

After having breakfast, a private vehicle will pick us up, and we drive to Phedi. There, we begin our trek to Pothana. The trail is quite steep until we reach Dhampus. From there, it’s an easy walk to Pothana where we’ll spend the night. Total hiking time is 4 to 5 hours.

DAY 5

Trek to Low Camp ( 2,950 m) 5 hrs

From Pothana, we will hike up to a place called Pitam Deurali where we will divert from the main Annapurna Base Camp trek route. We will continue along the quiet trail that goes through a dense forest of rhododendron, maple, and oak. We continue from Forest Camp to Low Camp passing through the woods where there is a slight change in vegetation. At Low Camp, we will stay in a lodge with an open fire in the dining room.

DAY 6

Trek to High Camp (3,550 m) 5~6 hrs

After an hour of an uphill hike, we will reach the Mid Camp. Here, the dense forest ends and grassy hill begins. Hiking for another 20 minutes will bring us to Badale Danda. From this point, you’ll continuously see the Machapuchhre, Annapurna South, Himchuli and Gangapurna.

DAY 7

Explore Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m) 5~6 Hrs And return to Low Camp

On this day, we will hike further uphill to reach the Base Camp. The camp is about 3 hours walk in a choppy and steep rocky trail. It is at the height of 4500m and offers some panoramic view of Annapurna, Machapuchhre, and Himchuli along with the Mardi Himal itself. On the way back, we come along the same path up to Low Camp.

DAY 8

Day 5: Trek to Lumre and Drive to Pokhara 5 Hrs walk + 2 Hrs drive

From Low camp, we will take a different route. We go downhill continuously to Sidhing. we will walk out to the road at Lumre. On the way, we will pass through the villages to Kalimati and Ghalel. After 3 hours of walking, we will reach Lumre. From there, we will get on a private vehicle and drive back to Pokhara, which will take 2 hours.

DAY 9

Day 17: Journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast, we travel by bus to Kathmandu. To celebrate the completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. For dinner, excellent Nepali cuisine is served, which will introduce you to the country's food culture. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 10

Final departure from Kathmandu airport

We drive you to the international airport for your final departure.

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