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Nepal · Trekking
The journey
Embark on an adventure to the Mardi Himal Trek in the Annapurna Himal mountain range, with magnificent Machhapuchare peaks as your backdrop. Trek along off-beat trails, climb uphill, and walk high ridges on your way to Mardi Himal Base Camp. Along the journey, enjoy views of mountain giants such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Mardi Himal, and Hiunchuli, while also discovering Kathmandu's cultural landmarks and traditional Gurung villages.
Embark on an adventure to the Mardi Himal Trek in the Annapurna Himal mountain range, with magnificent Machhapuchare peaks as your backdrop.
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Day by day
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 a group briefing regarding the trek and other helpful information.
Take a half-day tour of old Kathmandu city and its Durbar Square, with its 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 and crafts, with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples.
Stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast
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
After breakfast, drive to Kade and start your trek for one and a half hours 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, Pokhara Valley, and Annapurna South, as well as the top view of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
Included meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, start your trek ascending uphill through a big forest on narrow flat trails, with beautiful views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fishtail on the way to Forest Camp.
After reaching Forest Camp, have lunch and use your free time to explore nature.
Spend the night in Forest Camp.
Included meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, start the trek and descend through a large rhododendron forest to Low Camp.
Continue your trek ascending uphill to Badal Danda for lunch.
Keep an eye open, as Badal Danda offers views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, the entire trail leading to Annapurna Base Camp to the north, Mt. Fishtail to the east, and Pokhara Valley to the south.
After lunch, continue your trek to High Camp.
Spend the night at High Camp with 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
After breakfast, start your trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Get an exceptional view of Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mt Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli.
Spend around 30-45 minutes at Mardi Himal Base Camp and walk back to High Camp again for your overnight stay.
Included meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, start your trek down to Siding.
Stay the night in Siding.
Included meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, trek to Pokhara.
Stay the night in Pokhara.
Included meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Enjoy a free day in Pokhara.
Included meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, commence your return journey to Kathmandu.
In the evening, head out for a traditional cultural dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Transfer to the international airport for your return flight.
Included meals: Breakfast
Where this trip takes you
Mardi Himal Base Camp, Mt Machhapuchhré, Pokhara Valley
The route
The fine print
Pickups and drops from hotels and the airport
Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and teahouses during the trek
Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and 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
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, or 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, bottled or boiled water, showers, etc.)
Tips for guides and porters
Logistics
Your 12 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.
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