Budget Mardi Himal Trek
- Overview
- Itinerary
- Cost Info
- Faqs
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A short and beautiful trekking adventure in the Annapurna region, Mardi Himal Trek is the best of nature walks. This adventure takes trekkers to the base of a peak – Mardi Himal – and offers unbelievable views of the mountains. Although a short walking adventure, it brings to you an incredible experience of trekking in the mountains.
The trail that leads trekkers to the Mardi Himal Base Camp stretches through beautiful forest with wonderful surroundings. You will walk past some beautiful villages as well along the trail. But most of the stretch of the trail offers you an amazing nature walk. Although you get pretty views of the Himalayan range as you trek, what you see from the High Camp and the Base Camp is overwhelming.
It is an adventure that entails gentle trekking with unbelievable elevation gain in a short time. In just four days’ time, you gain an elevation of 3,500 meters as you reach the base camp. This trek can also be taken as the shortest base camp trekking adventure in Nepal. However the trek is more popular as Mardi Himal Trek rather that Mardi Base Camp Trek. But it certainly takes you to the wonderful base camp of the mountain peak below Mt. Fishtail. The panoramic view of the Annapurna range from the base camp is a surreal experience.
Reasons why the adventure becomes more special with Himalayan pole treks
Himalayan pole treks is a name in the industry known for its uncompromising service to the travelers. We have established ourselves as travel experts with more than two decades of long experience in adventure tourism in Nepal. We truly value the clients’ interest and customize the adventure as they want it to be. We also have a high recommendation rate for the service we provide to our clients during their adventure.
Himalayan pole treks knows no compromise to offer the best of the services. We are the name to go with for an unparalleled service and experience of the adventure.
Adventure Highlights
- Beautiful trekking in the less explored region
- Himalayan Panoramic view during the trek
- Hidden wonders of Mardi Himal and the region
- Amazing nature walk throughout the trek
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival At TIA Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (900m)
Day 03: Pokhara – Pothana (1,900m)
Day 04: Pothana – Forest Camp (2,600m)
Day 05: Forest Camp – High Camp (3,550m)
Day 06: High Camp – Base Camp (4,500m) – Low Camp (2,900m)
Day 07: Low Camp – Pokhara
Day 08: Pokhara – Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 09: Departure Day
Day one is your arrival day in Kathmandu. We will come to welcome you at the airport in Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel. Upon reaching the hotel and checking in to the rooms, we will let you know about our trip briefing meeting.
It is an important meeting so, we will wait until everyone arrives if there are people flying in different flights for the trip on the same date. Anyway, you will get the information about the meeting time.
Accomodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B L D
We take our breakfast early and check out the hotel to travel to Pokhara today. The day is a long driving day. It is a 200 kilometers drive west of Kathmandu to reach Pokhara(otherwise, we can also go by plane and reach Pokhara within 25 minutes which will cost around extra 200 USD per person). However, it takes about seven hours of drive to reach the destination. But will enjoy the beauty of the Nepali rural settings along the highway. Once we reach Pokhara, we will check into a hotel at Lakeside and go for exploring the town later.
Accomodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B L D
We are going to start the trekking adventure towards Mardi Himal today. But before starting the trek, we need to drive to Dhampus Phedi for about half an hour. The first day of trek takes us to Pothana village along the trail. We start the trek with a steep uphill walk through a forest and eventually emerge to a village and terraced farms. The walk continues to Dhampus village that brings us wonderful view of the mountains and the valley down below. Later, we walk further to Pothana village to stay overnight.
Accomodation: Lodge
Meals: B L D
We continue the trek to Forest Camp through beautiful forest. The entire walk today is going to be through lush forest. The forest has rhododendron, birch, hazelnut, and many other different types of trees. We will enjoy the beautiful nature walk for around 6 hours before reaching the Forest Camp to stay overnight. Staying overnight amidst pristine natural surroundings is a beautiful experience.
Accomodation: Lodge
Meals: B L D
It is about 5 hours of walk that takes us to the High Camp through majestic surroundings. We will traverse the uphill trail all the way to the destination for the day. Lush forest walk in the beginning and later walking through the bushes and grassy pasture takes us to the High Camp. The walk today also brings us wonderful view of the mountains. Once we reach the destination for the day, we will find ourselves in the unbelievable surroundings of the massive Himalayan peaks. We exploit and enjoy the beauty of the mountainous surroundings and stay overnight here.
Accomodation: Lodge
Meals: B L D
The most awaited highlight of the trip comes today to us. Our day starts pretty early in the morning. We set off on a hiking adventure to the Mardi Himal Base Camp before the break of the dawn aiming to reach the view point to enjoy sunrise. As we walk up towards the viewpoint, the sun gradually breaks the darkness over the sky and mountains start to appear. When we reach the Viewpoint on the ridge, we will be awestruck by what we see. We will exploit the overwhelming beauty of the Annapurna range and the base camp before returning back to the High Camp. We will continue our trek down to the Low Camp after lunch and stay overnight there.
Accomodation: Lodge
Meals: B L D
After exploring the wonderful Mardi Himal, we are on the final day of the walk today. We walk all the way down to Sidding and then to Kalimati before getting on a jeep ride back to Pokhara. The walk is of about 4 hours and the jeep ride of about 2 hours back to Pokhara. Once we are back in Pokhara we will have time to relax and wander around the Lakeside.
Accomodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B L D
We have a long drive back to Kathmandu today. It is another seven hours of drive back along the highway. We can also choose the option of flying back instead of driving. The flight is of just 25 minutes and we can choose this option with an extra payment of 200 USD for the ticket. Once we reach Kathmandu, we have time at leisure to roam around and relax.
Accomodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B L D
We have come to the final day of the trip. The adventure trek to the Mardi Himal Base Camp has brought you a wonderful experience and beautiful memories to treasure in life. We will drive you to the airport for your departure flight.
Accomodation:
Meals:
Cost Include
- Airport pickup and drop-off service on your arrival and departure
- Standard level hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Teahouse accommodation on the trekking
- All breakfasts for the trip; all meals during the trek
- All overland transportation required by private vehicle
- All necessary permits for trekking
- A professional trekking guide for the trip
- Necessary number of porters for the trek
- Comprehensive medical kits(First Aid)
- Wifi, local sim card, battery charging, walking polls, Hot showers
- Snacks+ tea break and purified water/hot water for drinking on the way
- Down Jacket and sleeping bags(rental bases), duffel bags and trekking maps
Cost Exclude
- International flight ticket
- Travel insurance
- Nepal visa fees
- Gratuities
- All other expenses of personal nature and not mentioned in the “Includes” section
Faqs
Trip Facts
$ 590.00 / Person
| accommodation: | Hotel / Teahouse |
| Height: | 4500 m. |
| Best Season: | Sep to Dec, Feb to May |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 9 days |
| Activity: | Trekking |
| Transportation: | Plane, Private vehicle, tourist bus |
| Treks Type: | Sightseeing, Trekking |
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