Trip info
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Min 1 Max 12
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Grade: Moderate
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Feb-May, Sep-Dec
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Max. 4,500m/14,760ft
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Duration: 12 Days
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Private A/C vehicle, Jeep, Bus
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Hotel/ Teahouse/ Lodge
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All meals are included
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Highlights of the Mardi Himal Trek
- Spectacular view of the Annapurna ranges, including Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, and many others.
- Walk through the peaceful and serene trails while deeply connecting with nature.
- Witness a magical hour of sunrise over the peaks of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre from Mardi Himal Base Camp.
- Experience Gurung and Magar culture along the way to Mardi Base Camp.
- Walk through the colorful blooms of the rhododendron forest in Spring.
- Witness sunset views over the hills and terraced villages.
- Walk through the conservation area of Annapurna, where you can witness a diverse array of wildlife and vegetation.
Explore the southern skirts of the Annapurna Himalayas, the Mardi Himal trek navigates isolated trails to the foothills of Mardi Himal 5,553m. Offering views of the Annapurna range, including Annapurna South 7,219m, Machhapuchhre 6,997 meters, and Lamjung Himal (6,983 m), the trek takes place on trails with no human settlements. Thus, the trek is best suited for individuals seeking solitude and tranquility.
The Mardi Himal Trek, when your journey to officially commences as you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. A drive to Pokhara takes you closer to the trail. The drive is filled with bountiful scenery of hillsides and gorgeous landscapes. After a short drive to Kande, the trek takes off and heads to Deurali. Immediately surrounded by lush forests, the trek follows the Modi River and heads to the Rest Camp. As the trails are away from the human settlements, you will be completely enveloped by the magnificence of the Annapurna Conservation Area. A trek through waterfalls, streams, and enchanting woodlands follows a brief rest at Rest Camp. With the Himalayas peaking above the emerald hills, the journey takes you to the High Camp.
From where, the views of Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), and Hiunchuli (6441m) cordially welcome you to the resting point. A trek to the Upper View Point is on schedule as an ascent along the scenic trail paved the way towards the glorious vantage point. The panorama of the Himalayas from Mardi Himal (5553m) to Machhapuchhre (6997m) and Annapurna I (8091m) allows you to relish the Himalayan majesty. Later, you retrace your steps back to the High Camp and settle for the day. A draining descent awaits as you take a different route and head to Siding Village. Rejoicing the Gurung culture, you descend to Lumre then drive to Pokhara.
Customize Your Mardi Himal Trek:
- This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The Mardi Himal trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please contact us.
12-Days Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary
We recommend that you schedule your arrival in Kathmandu in the morning or afternoon. This will give you enough time to relax and recover from jet lag before starting your adventure. Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. After you have freshened up, your trek guide will brief you about your trip in the lobby of your hotel in the evening.
Get familiar with your surroundings by taking a walk down the street. Visit to Thamel, the main tourist hub. Overnight at Kathmandu's in a Hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
In the morning, you visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, as part of a guided sightseeing tour. The tour lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours. In the afternoon, you will be briefed about your upcoming adventure. If you have any doubts, check your equipment. Spend the night in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Moolight
Meals: Breakfast
Early morning, you will take a private vehicle to Pokhara. If you are lucky and get the right side of the vehicle, you can take pleasure in amazing views of green mountains and villages. Upon reaching the enchanting city of Pokhara which offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, peaks of Annapurna and others, you'll check in to the hotel. Pokhara has numerous lakes, known as ‘Tal’ in Nepali which offer fishing, boating and swimming. Strolling around the Lakeside city and exploring it in the evening is enjoyable.
Accommodation: Hotel Mount View Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast
Initially, you drive on the Pokhara-Baglung Highway and reach the starting point of the trek, Kande. The trail goes on top of a ridge and, after a while, you arrive at Australian Base Camp. It is basically a lodge in the middle of the forest. The route later arrives at Deurali, which is a mountain pass that overlooks the Modi Khola valley and Mardi Himal. Overnight stay at Deurali.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
From Deurali, you will walk on the trail to the Forest Camp. The journey lasts for approximately 4 hours, you shall leave the main Annapurna sanctuary trail. Traversing through forests, you arrive at Forest Camp or Kokar. After having lunch, you head to Forest Camp, which comprises of small teahouses and lodges. Overnight stay at Forest Camp.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
From Forest Camp, your journey begins towards Low Camp. The trail becomes increasingly dense in the rhododendron forests and later transitions into a sparse landscape. The trail passes through moss-covered trees and ferns, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere that evokes a thrill among trekkers on the Mardi trek. A 4-5 hour trek from Forets Camp takes you to Low Camp. As you get to Low Camp, you’ll get a first glimpse of Mount Fishtail (Machhapuchhre). The low camp is a clearing in the forest that contains some teahouses. Day’s dinner and overnight at Low Camp’s tea house.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Today, your trek continues from Low Camp to High Camp. The route takes from tree-lined paths to alpine landscapes, following ridgelines accompanied by numerous mountain peaks. A 4-5 hour trek from Low Camp takes you to High Camp. The High Camp is pasture land and boasts gorgeous scenery all around. It provides amazing views of Annapurna (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Machhapuchhre (6997m). Overnight stay at High Camp.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Today is the major highlight of the trek which involves going to the Viewpoint or often called as the Mardi Himal Base camp. The ascent takes about 3 hours and if involves walking on the steep trail which goes through pastures and narrow ridges. The Mardi Himal base camp provides a panoramic view of the colossal mountains like Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m) and, Hiunchuli (6441m). After spending some time in the viewpoint, you shall retrace your steps back to the high camp.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
You have your breakfast in the High Camp and head towards the Rest Camp for today. The trail sees a decrease in altitude and the trail is mostly downhill. Traversing these lush forests, you make you a refreshing walk with numerous streams and abundant wildlife of the region. The Siding village is the last stop in the Mardi Himal Trek and is a fairly lively settlement. The residents here are mostly of Gurung community and practice Buddhism. Overnight stay at Siding.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
The initial leg of the trek involves walking for about 3 hours to reach Lumre. From here, you will catch a bus and drive to Pokhara. The drive to Pokhara is short and upon arrival in Pokhara, you will have lunch. If you have time, then you can visit the Bat Cave and the Bindyabasini temple in Pokhara. Other major attractions in the city are Mahendra Cave, Davis Falls, and the World Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay at Pokhara.
Accommodation: Hotel Mount View Pokhara
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
In the morning you can do some last minute shopping in Pokhara. Then, you head towards Kathmandu. For the best view of the rivers on the highway, grab the seats on the left side of the vehicle as this might be the last glimpse you will see of them. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel and the rest of the time you can stretch your legs and relax with a cold beer at the hotel or you can go out to the market to do some souvenir shopping.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Thank you for joining us on this Mardi Himal trek and it has been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. You will be assisted in your last minute preparation. Our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Bon voyage for a safe and pleasant trip home. Safe Journey!! We hope to see you again.
Meals: Breakfast
Mardi Himal Trek 12-Days Cost Details
Cost Includes
- All meals (B,L,D) on OPEN/CHOICE Menu whilst on trek.
- Twin-sharing accommodation at Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights
- Airport pickup and drop transfers, by private on A/C vehicle
- All ground transportation as per mentioned in the itinerary
- Twin-sharing accommodation at Hotel in Pokhara for 2 nights
- Accommodation at clean and cozy teahouses/lodges on trek
- Annapurna conservation Area Permit (ACAP) & TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card.
- Experienced local trek leader with 1:4 assistant guide to client ratio
- Full support crew with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers
- Duffle bag for porter use (1 duffel bag per trekker)
- Comprehensive first aid kit with high altitude medicine
- Trekking Area Map, and Water Purifications Tablet
- Staffs salary, food, equipment, and insurance, included on-trip cost
- Official expense, all local and government tax and VAT.
- Sleeping bag if needed (it is refundable)
- Farewell celebratory dinner in Kathmandu with trek team
Cost Excludes
- International flight tickets and Nepal entry visa fee
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara during stay
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24. al equipment
- Personal hiking equipment
- Personal expenses. Additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as other events beyond control.
- Drinks except tea and coffee. (Bar Bill, laundry and telephone calls.)
- Travel Insurance: Liability of insurance against any kind of medical expenses etc.)
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Tips for treks guide and porter (it is appreciated)
12-Days Trip Cost Details
- The trip cost always depends on group size, hotel accommodation category and client’s desire budget
- The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which AlpineTrav you. This trip itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements
- The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both AlpineTrav and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client’s request before the trip confirmation
- Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/ her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly
- The Mardi Himal Trek itinerary has been published in 3-star hotel and tea house/lodge services for better understanding of the customers.
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Useful Info
Please take care to note: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, the health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The trek guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Accommodation at Mardi Himal during the Trek
We will provided you, comfortable Stays in Cities and on the Trail Your comfort is our priority, whether in the bustling city or the serene mountains: In Kathmandu: Stay at Hotel Moonlight or a similar hotel, offering modern amenities for a relaxing experience and Pokhara stay at Hotel Mount View Pokhara Room Arrangement: are on a twin-sharing basis, and during trek stay in teahouse/lodge, known for their warmth and hospitality.
Meals at Mardi Himal during the Trek
During the trek, meals are typically served in teahouses, offering a variety of Nepali and international dishes. Which you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.).
- Breakfast and Dinner (On OPEN/CHOICE Menu) Served at the teahouse where you will spend the night.
- Lunch: Provided en route to the next destination, offering flexibility to enjoy the day’s journey.
- Special Touch: Breakfasts are provided your stay in Kathmandu, Pokhara and you will also enjoy a specially prepared farewell dinner to celebrate the end of the trek.
When is the best time to trek to the Mardi Himal?
The best time for the Annapurna region Mardi Himal is during the Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May) seasons. During Autumn, the Monsoon rains have cleared, leaving behind lush greenery and unobstructed views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The crisp air and vibrant landscapes make this period ideal for photography and immersive trekking. As for Spring, it adds blooming rhododendron forests, which bring bursts of red, pink, and white hues to the trails. The pleasant daytime temperatures and longer daylight hours are perfect for trekking at a relaxed pace.
Moreover; While the trekking is doable year-round, Winter (December to February) can bring cold temperatures, particularly in the mornings and evenings, but it remains manageable at Mardi Himal trek’s lower altitudes. Monsoon (June to August) is the least favorable time due to heavy rains, leech-infested trails, and limited mountain visibility.
How difficult is Annapurna Region, Mardi Himal Trek?
The Mardi Himal Trek is considered easy to moderate in difficulty. It does not require any technical climbing skills, making it suitable for beginners who have a basic level of fitness and passion for mountain trekking. The trail is well-marked and maintained, though parts of it can be physically demanding due to its natural terrain. Much of the walking path consists of stone steps, which involve continuous ascending and descending. This gradual climb and descent help with natural acclimatization to the increasing altitude.
The most challenging section lies between the Upper Viewpoint and Mardi Himal Base Camp, where the trail becomes steep and narrow. This stretch demands careful footing and good stamina, particularly when the weather is cold or windy, which can make the trail slippery and more demanding. The stones are often covered with moss and lichen, especially in shaded areas, so using trekking poles and proper hiking boots is strongly advised.
Despite these challenges, the trek remains safe in terms of elevation. The highest point, Mardi Himal Base Camp (around 4,500 meters), is within a manageable altitude for most healthy trekkers when ascended gradually. Because of the well-managed trail conditions, safe elevation, and available teahouse facilities with good food and lodging, the Mardi Himal Trek is rated as easy to moderate. It is well-suited for entry-level trekkers who wish to experience Nepal’s Himalayan beauty without the technical challenges of high-altitude expeditions.
FAQ about Mardi Himal Trek?
The Annapurna region, Mardi Himal trek costs USD 1,080 per person with an all-inclusive price. However, the cost is variable and changes due to various factors, including the group size, chosen mode of transportation, preferred level of luxury, and whether to hire a guide and porter.
No, Ghorepani Poonhill is not a part of the Mardi Himal Trek; instead, both destinations are part of the Annapurna region. To participate in Poon Hill while going on a Mardi Himal trek, trekkers must request their trekking agency to combine the Poon Hill Trek with Mardi.
The duration of the Annapurna region Mardi Himal Base Camp trek generally depends on the chosen itinerary. It can last from 4 to 5 days to one week or more. Typically, 12 days are enough for the Trek at a slow, relaxed pace and a more in-depth experience. Similarly, the Trek covers approximately 65 to 70 km.
Annapurna region, Mardi Himal is moderately difficult and suits trekkers with a general fitness level. One significant factor to consider while trekking in Mardi Himal that adds to the difficulty of the Trek is the altitude, which reaches up to 4500m. Likewise, the steep climb and rocky section add to the Trek’s difficulty.
Yes, Annapurna region, Mardi Himal trek is beginner-friendly due to its short duration, well-maintained trails, moderate altitude, and no technical sections. However, the Trek is not completely easy, as it comes with specific challenges. Thus, first-time trekkers who are in good physical shape can complete the Trek smoothly.
Yes, Annapurna region, there are numerous teahouses en route to Mardi Himal trek, that offer trekkers accommodation and food. Almost all of the stops or locations have tea houses, which are run by locals in the region. Staying in the tea house offers an authentic taste of Nepali culture and hospitality.
Yes, you can expect to see wildlife during trek, as the journey lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area, which is home to a diverse array of wildlife. Trekkers can expect to spot mammals like musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, red pandas, and langur monkeys during the Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Depending on the itinerary schedule, the Mardi Himal trek involves daily elevation gains of approximately 300 to 800 meters. The trek starts from Deurali at 1,273m and reaches up to 4,500m, gaining an overall elevation of 3,327 meters. Yet, the daily elevation gain varies depending on the specific itinerary plan.
Yes, you can do the Annapurna region, Mardi Himal Trek in 3 to 4 days, and it is a popular itinerary for those with limited time. However, the short duration will be a hassle due to limited time, and trekkers have less time for acclimatization. Thus, trekkers selecting a 3-4 day trip should be aware of altitude sickness and take necessary precautions.
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