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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 and 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
- Do scenic treks on the foot of Mardi Himal and the towering Machhapuchare Himal
- Enjoy views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and other peaks
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Pokhara - Kande - Pothana expand_more
- Early morning after breakfast, we will drive to Kande (1.5 hours) and start the trek.
- From Kande, we will trek all the way up to Dhampus, passing by big Gurung village where you can experience local culture and village lifestyle, then straight and gradually up to Pothana.
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Day 2- Pothana - Forest Camp expand_more
- Today, you will turn off the main Annapurna Sanctuary trek and continue along a quiet trail through a dense forest of oak, maple, hemlock and rhododendron.
- Tonight, we will stay at one of the lodges in a clearing of the forest at Forest Camp or also known by the locals as Kokar. The lodges at Kokar are pretty basic, and there is no dining room, so you will probably have meals in the kitchen with the owner. In some ways, this is more like a homestay and is an excellent opportunity to get to know this friendly family from Siding village.
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Dy 3- Mardi High Camp expand_more
- An hour or so above Low Camp the trail breaks out above a tree line and towards the west, there is a good view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. The trail continues along the Mardi Himal ridge mainly on grass with some isolated rhododendron bushes along the way.
- Look out for the colourful Danphe pheasant on this section of the trail. The lodge at High Camp is larger than the lodges at Low Camp and Forest Camp, this one has eight rooms and a separate dining room with a heater. The view from the lodge is superb to Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
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Day 4- Mardi Himal Base Camp Excursion expand_more
- The plan for today is to wake early for a sunrise view of the mountains, then after an early breakfast, walk up the ridge towards Mardi Himal Base Camp. There is a well-established trail through the grass with a couple of steeper sections; however, overall not too challenging.
- Look out for the Dzokpo (yak/ cow crossbreds) grazing up here as well as Danphe pheasant. In the summer, the sheep and goats from lower villages are brought up to graze in this area so that you will pass a number of herder’s huts along the way.
- After three hours, you should reach Base Camp at the elevation of 4500m. This is where one can look into the Annapurna Sanctuary, and the panorama view is spectacular, looking at the south face of Annapurna and all of the peaks in the Sanctuary as well as Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
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Day 5- Siding Village expand_more
- On the way back, we take a different route, so completing a circuit, from Low Camp, there is a trail that goes down to Siding village rather than going back down Mardi Himal back to Kokar.
- Siding is a traditional Nepalese village and still very much away from the busier modern tourist treks, and you will likely stay at a homestay in Siding owned by the person who runs one of the lodges at Low Camp. It is a beautiful cultural experience to learn more about village life, and you will probably eat dhal baht in the evening with the family in their kitchen.
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Day 6- Lumre - Pokhara expand_more
- From Siding, you will walk out to the road and head to Lumre. On the way from Siding, you will pass the villages of Kalimati and Ghalel.
- From Lumre, you will drive back to Pokhara to conclude the tour.
What's Included
Transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as per itinerary
3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner) including the coffee and tea
Accommodation in tea houses as per itinerary during the trek
Accommodation includes breakfast at 3-star hotel in Pokhara as per the itinerary
Highly experienced Government licensed Nepali guide and necessary porters during the trek
Proper Insurance of all staff including porters
Government/Local taxes, Tourist service charge, Nepalese guide/porter insurance and salary, general equipment, national park and conservation area fees
Respective region (Everest) trekking map. TIMS Card & Trek Permit
Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC)
What's Excluded
International airfares
Trekking equipment
Hot shower, battery charge and Wi-Fi during the trekking
Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry
Nepal entry visa feeUS$ 30 for 15 days, US$ 50 for 30 days you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu
Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects. We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance
Tips & gratuities
What to bring
- Clothing
- Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1)
- Lightweight cotton long pants (3 pairs)
- Fleece jacket or pullover (1)
- Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
- Shirts and T-shirts (4 pieces).
- Long under wear (2 pieces)
- Short under wear (4 pieces)
- Sun hat or scarf (1)
- Woolen hat (1)
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1)
- Lightweight gloves (1)
- Sunglasses (1)
- Rain coat (1)
- Footwear
- Trekking boot (one pairs)
- Camp shoes (1 pair)
- Thick socks (4 pairs)
- Light socks (3 pairs)
- Sandals (1 pair)
- Other equipment
- Sleeping bag (4seasons)-1
- Down jacket -1
- Daypack – 1
- Water bottle – 1
- Sun creams
Know before you go
The above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer. We can follow accordingly.
Meeting Point
Pokhara, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 495 Per Group |
| 2 To 5 | USD 460 Per Group |
| 6 To 11 | USD 430 Per Group |
| 12 To 20 | USD 395 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |