Mardi Himal trek
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nepal Myth & Mountain Trails Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Mardi Himal is a hidden gem, just east of Annapurna Base Camp. Few trekkers make their way to Mardi Himal’s Base Camp, spectacularly situated at the base of Mardi Himal and the beautiful and imposing Machapuchhre (or Fishtail). It's enough of a challenge (yet suitable for most travelers) and very accessible from Pokhara. You'll reach a maximum altitude of 14,599 ft (4,450 m) and pass through Newar, Gurung, and Brahmin villages.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Welcome to Kathmandu — Flying into Kathmandu, you'll have views over the valley, the Himalaya, and the terraced fields below. After completing customs, a representative will be waiting to greet you outside the airport and to guide you through the initial culture shock of Kathmandu’s narrow, winding streets to your hotel.
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Day 2Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Trek to Pothana (6,102 feet / 1,860 m) — Today is the first day of your trek!
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Day 3Trek from Pothana to Forest Camp (8,202 ft / 2,500 m) — Today, you'll leave the popular trekking trail and head off the beaten path. You'll enter an enchanted forest of birch, giant rhododendron, mountain oak, maple, and hemlock. If the weather is clear, you'll see stunning mountain views throughout the day.
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Day 4Trek from Forest Camp to Badal Danda (10,532 ft / 3,210 m) — As you climb, the flora transitions to ‘cloud forest’ with mosses and lichen, tree ferns and orchids hosted by the hardier trees. Through breaks in the forest, you'll have beautiful panoramas—towards Hiunchuli and the knife-sharp traverse towards Annapurna South. Far below, to your left, you can see the Modi Khola Valley leading up into the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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Day 5Trek from Badal Danda to High Camp (11,745 ft / 3,580 m) — A short, steep climb and you're out of the forest. A ridge, now grassy and sometimes under the snow, takes you up to High Camp where you'll reach on lunchtime and where a second consecutive afternoon is spent acclimatizing and enjoying the views. Annapurna South seems near enough to throw a rock at and Machhapuchare itself close enough to touch.
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Day 6Trek from High Camp to Middle Camp via Mardi Himal Base Camp (14,763 ft / 4,500 m) — Today, you'll have breakfast earlier than usual. With a packed lunch, you'll then set off to Mardi Himal Base Camp.
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Day 7Trek from Middle Camp to Kalimati — After a relaxed breakfast, tired bodies make an unhurried decent through the shade of the forest and out onto terraced fields, down 1600m in all. This is a different route down—down to the upper Mardi Khola, the torrent that has been the ice and snow of the Mardi Himal. Although remote and still away from all the much-used 'teahouse' trekking routes, the trek now takes on the mood of the arm valley and the friendly villages into Kalimati.
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Day 8Trek from Kalimati to Lwang Village Home Stay — The path from Siding now follows the contour of the river valley gradually down between the pastures and through Tamang and Gurung villages. Lwang village has organic tea gardens. In the evening, you'll meet a mothers' group that is a part of an organization that works to raise money for local projects. Tonight, you'll experience a unique homestay.
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Day 9Drive from Lwang Village to Pokhara — Soon the trail skirts an outcrop—there’s the road, and there’s your transport, and soon you'll back in Pokhara celebrate your trek with a nice dinner.
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Day 10Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu — After breakfast, you may have time to do more sightseeing, relax, or check out one of Pokhara's coffee shops. About 1.5 hours before your flight, you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the domestic airport to catch your flight back to Kathmandu.
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Day 11Depart Kathmandu — It's time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a final stroll through the narrow alleys and temples, and some final souvenir shopping. A driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to take you to the airport for your return flight home. It's best to be at the airport at least two hours prior to departure.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- International arrival and departure transfer in a private vehicle.
- KTM - PKR - KTM airfare, and airport transfer in a private vehicle.
- PKR - Phedi transfer in a private vehicle.
- Lwang Village – PKR transfer in a private vehicle.
- 7 days of accommodation in Tea houses during the trek
- Meals on full board basis during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner).
- All required Permit, ACAP and TIMS fee.
- Equipment, salary, and insurance for staffs.
- Kit bags.
- All government taxes.
Not included
- International Airfare
- Accommodation, Lunch, and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Any Liquid drinks like soft drinks, Alcoholic beverages, Coke, Beer, Mineral water, and hot shower during the trek.
- Entrance fees for heritage sites, monasteries, and museum.
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Your personal trekking gears and equipment.
- Personal nature expenses like phone, wifi, gadget charging, laundry, gratitude, etc.
- You're insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if any.
- Any items not mentioned in "Service included the section"
- Note: Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara can be arranged upon your request.
Essential trip information
Accommodation
Tea Houses during the trek.
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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