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Description
Embark on this adventure trip to Mardi Himal Trek, which takes you to the Annapurna Himal mountain range, including magnificent Machhapuchare peaks. Do uphill climbs and walk along high ridges to make your way to the base camp of Mardi Himal. Also, enjoy the amusing views of mountain giants like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Mardi Himal, and Hiunchuli.
Highlights
- Hike through off-beat trails to Mardi Himal
- Pass from low-warm paddy fields to cooler alpine hills to the arctic zone of ice and glaciers
- Visit the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu Valley
- Do scenic treks on the foot of Mardi Himal and the towering Machhapuchare Himal
- Explore traditional Gurung villages enriched with colourful Buddhist culture
- Enjoy views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and other peaks
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
- On arrival at Kathmandu international airport, get transferred to your hotel after being received by our guides and staff.
- Check in at the hotel and join in for a group briefing regarding treks and other helpful information.
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Day 2- Kathmandu Sightseeing expand_more
Take a half-day tour of old Kathmandu city, its Durbar square, myriad temples, including the temple residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari.
Proceed to Swayambhunath Stupa, a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old, perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offering a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu City.
Head for a tour of Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the “city of beauty”, a great center of the Newari Buddhist religion and traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples.
Stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast
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Day 3- Kathmandu - Pokhara expand_more
Take a morning drive to Pokhara valley, famed for its emerald lakes and incredible snow peaks looming overhead.
Spend your day exploring or at leisure.
Stay the night in Pokhara.
Included meals: Breakfast
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Day 4- Pokhara - Deurali expand_more
After breakfast, drive to Kade and start your trek for one and half an hour to Australian Camp.
Take in the magnificent views of Mt Machhapuchhré, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and the Manaslu Range.
Continue your trek to Pothana, a beautiful village.
Savour glimpses of Mt Machhapuchhré, the Pokhara Valley and Annapurna South, as well as the top view of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
Included meals:Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
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Day 5- Deurali - Forest Camp expand_more
After breakfast, start your trek ascending uphill through a big forest on narrow flat trails with a beautiful view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Fishtail on the way to forest camp.
After reaching the forest camp, have lunch and utilize your free time to explore nature.
Spend the night in Forest Camp.
Included meals:Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
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Day 6- Forest Camp - High Camp expand_more
After breakfast, start the trek off to descend through a large rhododendron forest for Low Camp.
Continue your trek ascending uphill to Badal Danda for lunch.
Keep an eye open as Badal Danda offers the views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, as well as all the trail that leads to Annapurna Base Camp to the north, Mt. Fishtail to the east and Pokhara Valley in the south.
After lunch, continue your trek to the High camp.
Spend the night at the High Camp with the beautiful views of Mt Hiunchuli right in front, the entire Annapurna Range and numerous settlements, including Chhomrong, Sinawa and Ghandruk.
Included meals:Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
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Day 7- Mardi Himal Base Camp expand_more
After breakfast, start your trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Get an exceptional view of Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mt Gangapurna and the Hiunchuli.
Spend around 30-45 minutes at Mardi Himal Base Camp and walk back to high camp again for staying overnight.
Included meals:Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner
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Day 8- High Camp - Siding expand_more
After breakfast, start Your trekking down to Siding.
Stay the night in Siding.
Included meals:Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
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Day 9- Siding - Pokhara expand_more
After breakfast, trek to Pokhara.
Stay the night in Pokhara.
Included meals: Breakfast/Lunch
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Day 10- Pokhara expand_more
- Enjoy a free day in Pokhara.
Included meals: Breakfast
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Day 11- Kathmandu expand_more
- After breakfast, commence your return journey to Kathmandu.
In the evening, head out for a traditional cultural dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast/Dinner
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Day 12- Departure expand_more
- Transfer to the international airport for your return flight.
Included meals: Breakfast
What's Included
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airport
Accommodations in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and teahouses during the trek
Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
Farewell dinner
An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide) and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP, TIMS)
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
What's Excluded
- Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(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 guides and porters
Meeting Point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 5 | USD 890 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |