Name: Mardi Himal Trek – 10 Days
Brand: Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure
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10 Days

Kathmandu

Pokhara

Tour Details

Mardi Himal Trek is a relatively new trekking experience in the Annapurna Region, but as enthralling, nonetheless. Having opened for trekkers in 2012, it is certainly gaining popularity but not as frequented as other trekking areas. The pristine route goes through ever breathtaking mountain terrain of Nepal and will give you an insight into the cultural and natural beauty of the rural areas.

The trek, starting from Pokhara, will take you up to Forest Camp, Low Camp and High Camp and then descends via Siding village. Since this trek has not yet caught the eyes of that many trekkers, the teahouses along the trek are limited in number as of yet, and basic. But who would mind that when the surreal closeness to Mother Nature is there to make up for it? The highest elevation in this trek is 4500m at Mardi Himal Base Camp and you will get to enjoy the extraordinary views of mountains like Mardi Himal, Annapurna, Machhapucchre and Himchuli. Truly a feast for the eyes!

If you want to get acquainted with the mountains, vivid landscapes and culture of Nepal within a short frame of time, this trek is for you. So, get ready for some off-the-beaten-path adventure!

Departure & Return Location

Kathmandu

Departure Time

Morning after Breakfast

Price Includes

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinners
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flights
An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes

Price Excludes

Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
Extra night accommodation in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trek (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

What to Expect

Short trek in Annapurna region
Local food and beverages
Marvelous panoramic views of the Himalayas

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Upon your arrival, a team member representing Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. In the evening, you will attend a welcome dinner, where you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine that will introduce you to Nepal’s food culture, at the hotel hosted by Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure. You will stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Dinner

Day 2Drive to Pokhara (827m/2,700ft): 6-7 hours

On our drive to Pokhara, we will enjoy beautiful green fields and terraced farms, and Trishuli River all the way through. The view we get from the lake city of the Himalayas is quite spectacular. We will enjoy our time here in Pokhara, as it is one of the most popular tourist destination of Nepal. We stay the night in Pokhara.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m/6,720ft): 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hours trek

Upon having our breakfast early in the morning, we will start our adventurous drive to Phedi and start our trek from there. We will be walking through stone steps, through villages and forests before landing on our lunch spot of Dhampus. We will continue our walk to Deurali, a small village beautifully located on a ridge with an amazing view of Annapurna South, Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. We stay the night in Deurali.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4Deurali to forest camp (2,520m/8064ft): 6-7 hours

Today, our trail passes through luscious forests full of red rhododendron flowers. The rhododendrons are very common in Nepalese hills, as it is Nepal’s national flower as well. The path to our destination is very quiet until reaching the forest camp. We can rest and explore the area, also known as Kokar. We stay the night in Kokar.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5Forest Camp to low camp (2970m/9504ft): 5-6 hours

Today, we will be continuing our walk through the dense forests until reaching low camp. The view from here is amazing of the valley of Mt. Machhapuchhre. We can spend some more time in the evening looking at the lifestyle of the local people. We stay the night in low camp.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6Low camp to high camp (3540m/11,328ft): 3-4 hours

We will be trekking uphill along a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. The tree will start getting thinner and we see shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the way. If we are so lucky, we might get to see the national bird of Nepal, Daphne. We will ascend up to the high camp, our final destination of the day. The view of the mountains from here is absolutely fantastic. We stay the night in high camp.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7High camp to upper viewpoint (4250m/13600ft), return back to high camp: 2-3 hours

During our walk to the upper viewpoint, we ascend and descend, and sometimes on a steep and narrow trail. The trail that we will be passing through consists of pastures and we will be hiking along a narrow ridge before reaching Upper Viewpoint. The view of the Himalayas from here is simply amazing. We trek back to the camp to spend the night after gazing at mystical mountains including Mardi Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and others.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8High camp to Siddhing Village (1700m/5440ft): 6-7 hours

Today, we will be taking a different path. The path will take us to Siddhing instead of going back down to Mardi. We will get a chance to explore and experience something different that will make our trek exciting. Siddhing offers a quiet stay for trekkers. We stay the night in Siddhing.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9Trek to Lumre, drive to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu: 2-3 hours trek, 2 hours drive and 25 minutes flight

Upon our early breakfast, we walk towards Lumre. We will start driving towards Pokhara after finally reaching the road. After reaching the beautiful lake city of Pokhara, we will continue our drive to the airport of Pokhara and fly back to the capital. Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted back to our hotel. We can enjoy the day freely, go shopping, or explore any landmarks we might have missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To celebrate our wonderful journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. We stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10Final departure

Our journey and time together in Nepal comes to an end today! A representative from Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our flight. On your way back home, you can plan your next adventure in this beautiful country of Nepal with Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure.
Included meal: Breakfast