Mardi Himal Trek 12 Days Tour

Package Overview

The Mardi Himal trek is situated in Annapurna region of Nepal where you will see few other trekkers and meet friendly locals along the way. A number of new basic lodges and homestay have been built along Mardi Himal ridge therefore it is now possible to do this as a lodge based trek. Our Mardi Himal trek is designed to provide outstanding mountain views, villages, wildlife, panoramic mountain views and range of landscape from forest to high alpine. The mountain views from Mardi Himal are superb including Annapurna South, Mount Machhapuchhre (also known as Fishtail) and Mount Hiunchuli.Nepal entry Visa fees
Your travel insurance (compulsory)
International airfare and airport tax
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu/Pokhara
Trekking equipments
Tips for trekking staff
Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, beverage drinks, desserts, laundry etc.
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on the service included section.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : KATHMANDU: ARRIVAL DAY

  Welcome to Kathmandu, the lovely and historic capital of Nepal! We'll be at the airport waiting for you when you step off the plane, ready to transfer you to your hotel. You've had a long flight, so get some rest: your adventure begins tomorrow!
• Day 2 : FLIGHT TO POKHARA

  Hotel in Pokhara
  Leave your hotel for a quick morning flight to Pokhara. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in this beautiful mountain city and prepare for the trek the following day.
• Day 3 : POKHARA TO PHEDI AND POTHANA

  Altitude: 1,925m/6,314ft - 4 hours trekking
  We drive to PHEDI a small village about 30 mins from Pokhara where we start the days trek to the small village of Pothana where we take rest in local tea house.
• Day 4 : POTHANA TO FOREST CAMP

  Altitude: 2,600m/8,528ft - 4 hours walking
  The trek is through a beautiful forest of oak and and rhododendron which typically blooms in April. The tea houses in Kokar are quite basic but cozy and you can enjoy a home cooked meal in the kitchen.
• Day 5 : FOREST CAMP TO LOW CAMP

  Altitude: 3,150m/10,332 - 5 hours walking
  We continue hiking through the forest which gradually thins as elevation increases. Once you get to Low Camp you get your first good views of Machhapuchhre. The lodges here are basic and one even has an open fire in the dining area where you can enjoy a hot cooked meal before retiring.
• Day 6 : LOW CAMP TO HIGH CAMP

  Altitude: 3,600m - 4 hours walking
  Today you are out of the forest as the trail goes above tree line and you can enjoy views of both Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Continue along the main ridge line leading to Mardi HImal to High Camp for the night where you will find a comfortable tea houses with some fantastic views.
• Day 7 : DAY WALK TO UPPER VIEWPOINT

  Altitude: 4,200m/13,776 - 4 hours walking
  Today is the high pint of the trek and from the Upper View point you get a fantastic view the south face of Annapurna as well as of the Annapurna Sanctuary and surrounding peaks.
• Day 8 : TREK TO SIDDING VILLAGE

  Altitude: 1,750m/5,740 - 6 hours walking
  Heading back down it's a different route and we will visit Siding which is a traditional village that is not often visited by trekkers so it retains some of its historical charm. Enjoy a home cooked meal of traditional dal bhat in the family kitchen.
• Day 9 : TREK TO SIDDING VILLAGE

  Altitude: 1,750m/5,740 - 6 hours walking
  Heading back down it's a different route and we will visit Siding which is a traditional village that is not often visited by trekkers so it retains some of its historical charm. Enjoy a home cooked meal of traditional dal bhat in the family kitchen.
• Day 10 : TREK TO LUMRE AND DRIVE TO POKHARA

  3 hours walking
  It's a short walk down to Lumre and you will pass some traditional villages before you get back to the road where we will have a car waiting to take you back to Pokhara for the evening.
• Day 11 : POKHARA TO KATHMANDU

  The six-hour drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu brings us back the way we originally came, ending again in a comfortable hotel. Your long trek is complete: it's time for some rest! After an afternoon to nap and relax, we'll meet up one last time for a celebratory dinner at one of the town's finest Nepalese restaurants.
• Day 12 : KATHMANDU: DEPARTURE DAY

  Every great journey must, unfortunately, come to an end. After breakfast at your hotel, there'll be a last bit of time to return any rental equipment, pick up souvenirs, and grab your things. We'll get you to the airport for your flight home with time to spare!

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• All airport transfers from arrival to departure
• Two nights of deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu wtih breakfast
• ​Two nights of deluxe accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
• ​One way bus service between Kathmandu and Pokhara
• ​Private, round-trip land transportation between Pokhara and Kande
• ​Teahouse accommodation and three meals a day while trekking
• ​Domestic flight (Kathmandu- Pokhara as per itinerary)
• ​All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP Permit, TIMS)
• ​An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek guide
• ​Necessary porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment(2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• ​Respective region (Annapurna) trekking map
• ​Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, food and accommodation
• ​All government and local taxes

Exclusions

• Nepal entry Visa fees
• Your travel insurance (compulsory)
• International airfare and airport tax
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu/Pokhara
• Trekking equipments
• Tips for trekking staff
• Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, beverage drinks, desserts, laundry etc.
• Any other expenses which are not mentioned on the service included section.

Price & Rates

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