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The journey
Embark on an 11-day journey that combines Kathmandu Valley's cultural landmarks with the scenic Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal. Explore Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu and Patan before travelling to picturesque Pokhara, with time for an optional boat ride on Phewa Lake. Continue from Dhampus through forest trails and mountain camps to High Camp, with spectacular views of the Annapurna range along the way. After a rest day in the high mountains, descend through Siding Village and return to Kathmandu.
Dhampus is a major Gurung village that offers spectacular views of the Annapurna Mountain.
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Day by day
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will find a representative waiting there to greet you. He will receive you with your name and take you to the hotel, where you will be briefly informed about the itinerary package.
On the second day, you will be taken on an excursion to some of the chief sites in and around Kathmandu. Visits include the temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath, as well as the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu and Patan.
Take a bus ride along the Prithvi Highway for 6-7 hours to reach Pokhara.
Spend the night in a hotel in Pokhara. If you feel like exploring, you can take a boat ride on Phewa Lake.
It takes a 30-minute drive to reach Phedi. From Phedi, you will make a steep climb through the forest for about 2 hours to reach the village of Dhampus. Dhampus is a major Gurung village that offers spectacular views of the Annapurna Mountain.
Walk through plains for about an hour before crossing the forest covered with pine, rhododendron, mountain oak, maple, hemlock, and daphnia.
Later, you will ascend the steep hill to a small clearing where you will pitch your camp overnight. You will have packed food for lunch, as there is no restaurant around.
Today, you will begin the journey by following a less steep trail and passing along the ridge.
You will pass through the jungle with occasional views of Annapurna South Himal and Machhapuchhre Himal before finally arriving at Low Camp (2970 m).
Stay overnight in Low Camp.
High Camp lies at an altitude of less than 4100 m above sea level. It takes 4 hours of walking to reach High Camp from Low Camp. You will have an early breakfast and then set off to reach the highest point of the walk.
Stay overnight in High Camp.
This day is kept as a leisure day. Feel free to explore the surroundings or relax and stretch your muscles.
After breakfast, you will begin a leisurely descent through the forest shade and move through the terraced fields before arriving at Mardi Khola.
You will walk along the bank of Mardi Khola to reach Siding Village, where you will stay overnight.
On this day, you will pass through a river valley and descend to pastureland full of lush green vegetation.
Later, you will pass through several Gurung and Magar villages to reach Lumre.
From Lumre, drive back to Pokhara, where you will stay overnight in a hotel.
A 25-minute flight past Manaslu Mountain will take you to Kathmandu.
Alternatively, you can take a bus ride for about 6 to 7 hours to reach Kathmandu.
Then, you will have your evening dinner at the hotel in Kathmandu.
The route
The fine print
One full day of Kathmandu Valley sightseeing by private car
Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus
Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit
An English-speaking registered and insured guide, with meals, accommodation, and salary paid
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), with cups of tea or coffee during mealtimes only
Accommodation in the mountains at hotels and lodges
Trekking registration arranged through the diplomatic office in Kathmandu
Emergency cooperation service
Applicable taxes
Purified safe drinking water
Pick-up and drop-off by taxi
Bar and beverages
Hot and cold drinks
Bottled water
Personal expenses
Meals during the journey between Pokhara and Kathmandu, and during the stay in Kathmandu
Desserts
Insurance for helicopter evacuation
Tips to the guide
Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal: Mardi Himal Trekking is an 11-day trek that takes you to Mardi Himal, the most southerly mountain of the Mount Annapurna Range in the Annapurna Himal Region. Mardi Himal stands at 5200 m above sea level and is less than fifteen miles north of Pokhara.
Enrolling in Mardi Himal Trekking will let you experience wildlife such as Danphe, Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer, spotted deer, and Barking Deer.
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Your 11 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.
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