Mardi Himal Trekking | 10 Days

Mardi Himal Trekking Wonderful walks into fresh and natural environment full of views and sceneries an enjoyable Trekking on high hills and ridges of Machhapuchare and Mardi Himal Exploring villages and rhododendron forest in the shade of Annapurna and Mardi Himal Trekking Breathtaking views and panorama from High Camp onward with pleasant walks Moderate and adventurous on 'off the beaten tracks' towards Mardi Himal Trekking

The Mardi Himal Trekking is one of the shortest and the best alternative treks in the Annapurna Region The trekking trail is quiet and impresses trekkers with its natural scenery and beautiful landscapes. This trek takes you through lush green valleys, dense forests, and beautiful waterfalls. Pass through beautiful villages on ascending and descending trails that take you to the high elevation of High Camp (3,550 m). Admire the fabulous views of Mardi, South Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, and Hiunchuli throughout the trek.
The Mardi Himal Trekking starts with a drive to Phedi, from where you commence the trek to Deurali. Traverse through trekking routes of Forest Camp, Low Camp, High Camp, and Siding, relishing beautiful scenery, and drive back to Pokhara. The trekking trails are rough, and walking at high elevations can be demanding. But explore the region’s beauty and gain new experience trekking in this beautiful Mardi Himal Trekking in the Annapurna Region.

Trip Highlights

Kathmandu sightseeing Tour and exciting Cultural and Historical Place.
Exploring Kathmandu, a very vibrant place of historical, religious, and cultural sites
The scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara has massive scenery through roadside roads and the mid-hill terrain
Exploring Pokhara City, a very beautiful Himalayan town at the side of Phewa Lake
Wonderful hiking walks into the fresh and natural environment.
Spectacular views of magnificent Himalayan ranges, including some of the highest peaks in the world.
Journey passing through rhododendron and juniper forest
Witnessing the wildlife and the rare ecosystem of flora and fauna
Traditional experience of ethnic peoples like Gurung, Magar, and Sherpa
Mardi Himal base Camp Trekking (4500M)

Itinerary

1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, KathmanduAs soon as you arrive in Kathmandu, a representative will pick you up and transfer you to a hotel. We’ll discuss the tour later in the afternoon. In the evening, you’ll be served a special dinner that introduces Nepali food culture and an overnight stay in Kathmandu.
2Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour at Places of Interest and Mardi Himal Trekking Preparation Today, we spent our whole day exploring Kathmandu. We visit different religious and historical places in Kathmandu, including Pashupatinath Temple, Soyambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and others. We buy proper gear and equipment for the tour and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Overnights stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
3Drive from Kathmandu (1325m) To Pokhara (825m) Duration 7 - 8 HoursToday in the morning, you will get your breakfast and get ready for the road trip to Pokhara. It will take us the drive duration of 6-7 hours through the terrain highway of mid-hill Nepal. So, it is going to be a scenic drive as well as a very mesmerizing journey throughout the driven hill of mid-hill terrain. After you arrive at Pokhara, you will witness the magical beauty of nature in a modern city. This lakeside city can be regarded as the best example of a Himalayan city with the lake on its side with a massive view of Macchapuchre (Mt. Fishtail).
Overnights stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
4Drive from Pokhara (825m) To Kande (1770 M) And Trek To Pittam Deurali (2,100 M) Duration 5 - 6 HoursToday, you will start the actual trekking in your footsteps from Kande. After you get your breakfast, we will begin our trek to get there in Pitam Deurali. This trail takes us through the lush greenery. It will also offer us the terrain while we start to climb the steady paths. After having some ascend, you will arrive at the Pitam Deurali. It is a very beautiful small Himalayan village.
Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
5Trek from Pittam Deurali (2,100 M) To Rest Camp (2620) Duration 6 - 7 Hours With breakfast in the morning in the tranquil village of Pitam Deurali, we will again continue our journey to rest camp. It will take us 6 hours of duration of continuous walk through the ascending trail. You will go passing the beautiful phase of rhododendron forest and the juniper plants. The ascending trail also offers you a view of Macchapuchre Peak. Through such beautiful scenery, you will arrive at the Forest Camp. From there you will only need to have a trek of an hour to get there in Rest camp.
Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
6Trek from Rest Camp (2620) to High Camp (3,550 m) Duration 6 - 7 Hours On the very fifth day of your trekking itinerary, we will gain some altitude above 3000m to get there in High Camp. You will get breakfast in the morning at Rest camp and we will continue our journey. As we go higher we will get to see the majestic views of a mountain range with the peaks, including the Macchapuchre, Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, and Gangapurna with the following range. Enjoying the scenic beauty of this trail we will arrive at the High Camp. There we will have our lunch and again enjoy the sunset from there with the panoramic views of the Himalayas surrounded with snow-capped peaks.
Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
7Trek from High Camp (3,550 m) To Mardi Himal Base camp (4500) and Trek To Badal Danda (3,210 M) Duration 7 - 8 Hours Today will be a massive day for your itinerary as we will trek up to the Mardi Himal trek and again Trek from there to Badal Danda. It covers the massive gain and loss of altitude. It also covers 9 hours of continuous walk, through the high-altitude terrain of Mardi region. We will start our trek early in the morning, and from there we need to climb the ascending trail which is built with steep paths. We will gain an altitude of around 1000m in difference. The journey also covers the stunning sunrise from the different viewpoints during the journey. You will start to get a closer look at a glimpse of mountain peaks such as Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Macchapuchre, and some of the neighboring peaks full of snow. After we arrive at the Base camp of the Mardi Himal Trek we will have our breakfast there enjoying the tranquil altitude beauty and the diverse mountain geography. It will be a very mesmerizing moment for you to get your meal at such a location. After breakfast, we will have some time there to enjoy the massive views and we will again continue our trek to Badal Danda. So, we will again ascend from there to arrive in Banda Danda. The journey consists of a descending path through the rough terrains. It will only take some few hours to get there in Badal Danda.
Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
8Trek from Badal Danda (3,210 M) to Siding village (1,750 m) and Drive back to Pokhara (823 M) Duration 6 - 7 Hours The trek will continue for the siding village after you get your breakfast. We will go through the peaceful and tranquil descending path. The path will follow the Mardi Khola River later in the journey. After we arrive at Siding Village which is a very beautiful village surrounded by farming terraces, we will get some rest and drive back to Pokhara. You will get to enjoy this drive with the massive scenery, of hills and landscapes filled with villages and the amazing geography. After arriving in Pokhara, you will get your refreshment time in there.
Overnight at Hotel, Breakfast and Lunch included
9Drive Back from Pokhara (823M) To Kathmandu (1325M) Duration 7 - 8 HoursAgain, you will get a long drive through the Midhill Highway from Pokhara to Kathmandu. You can enjoy this trip one more time. After breakfast, we will get our drive back to Kathmandu. The riverside roads will make your journey mesmerizing one more time. After arriving in Kathmandu, you can enjoy your evening with street foods and local cuisines as well as with your favorite Western dishes from different restaurants and cafes around the market.
Overnights stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
10International Departure for Homeward BoundAs per your international flight time transfer towards Tribhuvan International Airport for the journey back home or to respective destinations after a super and amazing time in the Nepal Himalaya on the Mardi Himal Trekking.
Depature

Cost Includes:

Airport Pickup and Drop-Off by Private Vehicle.
Three Night’s Accommodation with Breakfast at A Standard Hotel in Kathmandu.
Two Night’s Accommodation with Breakfast at A Standard Hotel in Pokhara.
Kathmandu Sightseeing Entrance Fee and City Tour Guide, Including.
Private Transportation During the Kathmandu Sightseeing.
Transportation by Tourist Bus from Kathmandu To Pokhara And Pokhara To Kathmandu.
Private transportation, including from Pokhara to Kande and sharing jeep Transportation, including From Siding village to Pokhara.
Full board meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, during The Trek in the Mountain.
Fresh fruits every night after dinner.
Accommodation is in the best available twin-sharing room lodges during the Trek.
An experienced English-speaking (trekking guide)
Strong, helpful Sherpa porters service (2 trekkers: 1 porter),
All food, accommodation, insurance, and transportation for the porter and guide.
Trekking guide and porter’s salary.
We provided a sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and walking poles. The down jacket, duffel bag, and sleeping bag are to be returned after the completion of the trip.
A comprehensive first-aid medical kit.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit and Tourist Information Management System (TIMS) permit.
Reasonable Treks and Tour T-shirt.
Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.
Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion.
All government and local Taxes.

Cost Excludes:

Trip Note

Mardi Himal Trekking
Sheltered by the Annapurna Massif, is the Mardi Himal Trek harbors bewitching natural wonders and graceful ethnic communities. Annapurna, literal meaning in Nepali being the giver of food and nourishment, has civilizations that have flourished in its lush hills and the dry rain shadow areas alike. To trek through this region is a dream for most trekkers as it combines most things they seek for in one package. Iconic peaks such as the Machhapuchhre (6997m) and Hiunchuli (6441m) along with the notoriously dangerous and massive Annapurna (8091m) lie in this region. Dotted around the trails are villages of the charming Gurung, Manangi and the Thakali communities.

Accommodation on Mardi Himal Trekking
Nepali are known to be naturally graceful in nature. It's no different in the Mardi Himal Trek. Teahouses have sprung around the trekking regions, where you go from one teahouse to the next till you complete the trek. Tea houses offer basic accommodation and meals. These lodges are located along the routes and offer basic twin rooms, attached or common bathrooms, a dining room, and the ability to use wifi or take a hot shower at an extra cost. In addition to this, there are options for luxury treks where you can spend time on wonderful lodges and mini-hotels, which provide you with the most luxurious experience if you are ready to pay.

Transportation on Mardi Himal Trekking
You can take a flight, bus or hire a vehicle to travel to the Mardi Himal Trek. The most famous starting point of any trips in the Annapurna region is Pokhara. There is an established trekking infrastructure, with an easy access to start the trek at around an hours’ distance from Pokhara. From Pokhara, you have a choice if you want to start your trek right away or travel to the next destination by a vehicle. You will find plenty of buses leaving for different places every day at different times. You will need to get tickets to travel by buses in order to get a seat. After you reach the higher altitudes in the region, you find comparatively fewer vehicles.

Food and Meals on Mardi Himal Trekking
You may not get the fanciest meals as you head to remote areas, but you sure will get the fascinating taste of food and a variety to choose from even in such places. The most popular meal you can get here is the Dal Bhat set. It includes Rice, lentils, vegetables and even meat in some places. Three Dal Bhat meals a day and you are ready to go. You will also find various other food items such as soups, momos, noodles etc. Look out for bakeries, they will have items such as bread and doughnuts.

Backpack List on Mardi Himal Trekking
You have to keep in mind that you must carry only what is needed. Even if you have a porter, there are weight limits in such agreements. Thus, you should only care to take the essentials that will be used on your trip. The ideal backpack would consist of:

Proper clothing: Strong durable warm jackets, sweat absorbent clothes for trekking, inner layers, undergarments, trousers, and socks.
Gears: hats, beanies, buff/balaclava, gloves, and Hiking/trekking shoes.
Accessories: trekking poles, sunglasses, lamps/headlamps, water bottles, first aid kits, medication tablets, toiletries etc.
Additional items: snacks, electronic gadgets (power bank, kindle, tablets), game cards etc.

You should have a proper bag that can accommodate all the necessities. If you hire a porter, you can add another bag under the weight limit for your porter to carry.

Guides and porters on Mardi Himal Trekking
It is completely up to you to hire guides and porters. But it surely is highly recommended that you do so. Not only will the guide help you in the trek by leading you to your destination, but he will also be your Nepali companion for the trek. He will help with dealings to be made in lodges, communicate in Nepalese in the villages and other necessities during the trek. The number of guides and porters vary depending on the number of guests and the amount of luggage. This may not be fixed precisely in advance due to unpredictable conditions in the mountains.

Electicity/ Recharge and internet on Mardi Himal Trekking
Wi-Fi is now widely available in most of the teahouses and lodges in the trekking area, albeit the speeds are lower, but as you trek to higher altitudes the speed may be far slower than what you may be used to. The connection may also be disrupted by weather conditions. The lodges generally sell Wifi card for NRs. 350 or NRs. 500. As you climb further in altitude, the standard lodges there are very cheap, and one of the factors is they don’t provide electricity for luxuries like charging your electronics. You need to pay hourly up to 2-4 USD for that, it is advised to take a fully charged power bank so you have something to rely on when you climb higher.

Group size and crew member Mardi Himal Trekking
Your group size can vary according to your preference. However, you have to note that the larger the group, the more porters and guides are required for the smooth operation of the trek. If you are going on camping treks, you will be needing crew members skilled in navigating along with guides, porters and cooks. Other than this, the normal teahouse treks warrant reasonable guides, assistant guides, and ample porters. There will not be other difficulties as the routes are already well established, and can accommodate even larger groups. Apart from this, you may travel alone if you wish but that depends upon the agreement that you are responsible for your own safety.

Medical Facility on Mardi Himal Trekking
We recommend that you bring some medications that you would normally use for a headache, flu, stomach problems, and other common sicknesses along with you. In addition to this, your trekking guide will also most likely be traveling with a first aid kit. Most guides are also well versed in first aid procedure and basic medical and life aid, which they have garnered through training and experience. There are small medical stations around the villages, which can help with primary treatment. The prominent hospitals are down in Pokhara, which you can get to through helicopter rescues if things go very uncharacteristically awry.

Flight cancellations and Delay (internal) on Mardi Himal Trekking

Traveling by the domestic airlines in Nepal can be a real headache. Due to the unpredictable weather changes, you can face flight delays and even cancellations. This might disrupt your trekking schedule. Thus it is best to schedule your flight a day ahead so that if in any case your flight is canceled, you can take the next flight and reach in time for your trek. Or, the best next alternative is to travel by road. You can get tickets for public buses or hire private jeeps/vans to travel to your destination. Traveling by bus can be extremely cheaper than traveling by air or hiring vehicles. The alternatives to any unpredictable situations during travel are usually arranged by travel agencies. However, the additional costs of these services have to be paid by you since they are not covered by the agreement between you and the travel agency.

Alititude sickness on Mardi Himal Trekking
Altitude sickness can happen to anyone. At high altitudes, you have to maintain a slow and steady pace giving your body the least amount of work to do. Once you ascend an altitude of 3000 meters, you have to take a step further in being careful. The worst part here is that altitude sickness cannot be cured or removed in an instant. It can lead to other problems such as high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)! As soon as you see the symptoms (shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, headache, nausea, etc.) of it, it is best to descend right away. Medications such as Diamox can help you to minimize the effects of the altitude sickness. It is better to stay hydrated, get adequate rest and acclimatize to the location to avoid this sickness.

Best season to Travel on Mardi Himal Trekking
One of the most important things you must know before going off a trek is to know the best time to go on the trek. It isn't as easy as going off whenever you want to. The climate and the unpredictable weather during particular seasons can make a big difference in your experience of the trek. It is best to avoid the monsoon and peak winter season for treks in the Mardi Himal Trek. The ideal time to trek is considered to be around October to early December and late February to April. There is a lower risk of heavy snowfall and dangerous slippery trails. You'll find the perfect weather, dry trails and the best possible views.

insurance and Rescue on Mardi Himal Trekking
When you are traveling at altitudes like that of the Mardi Himal Trek, you can face unexpected circumstances at any time during the journey. You must get yourself a good insurance policy that covers such situations. Many travel insurance companies do not have policies that cover high altitude traveling. Be sure to check your insurance policy. If you get injured or if you need immediate evacuation, you will require a rescue team to come for you. In dire cases, one might require a helicopter rescue, or might have to be carried back by a yak or horse. Rescue services such as hiring a helicopter can be really expensive. It is best to have insurance to cover all of these charges. You can find insurance providers who also cover your insurance at high altitudes.

Booking and Payment on Mardi Himal Trekking
You will not have a hard time finding a travel agency that will arrange for you a decent journey to the Mardi Himal Trek. You can schedule a trek at your choice of destination online or in person. Or you can also place your interest and the travel agency will give you the perfect time to leave for your trek. Terms and agreements applied, you will have to comply with the demands set by the agencies before booking your trip. You will be required to send necessary documents such as passports, and advanced payment for your confirmation. You can be charged a certain amount of money depending upon the agency if you want to cancel a booking.

Acclimatization on Mardi Himal Trekking
Acclimatization is a vital aspect of any high altitude travel. It is a process by which your body develops an increase in the number of red blood cells which increases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. This lowers your risk of getting altitude sickness. Acclimatization may require several hours up to a day or two. Your body needs time to adjust to the new climate and thus function accordingly. It is recommended that you spend a night or more at every checkpoint you reach so that your body can acclimatize to the climate. You can get enough rest and also enjoy the surroundings while you're at it.