11-Day Mardi Himal Trek from Kathmandu with Base Camp Hike

• Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be escorted to your hotel in Thamel.
• After checking into your room, get refreshed and join the briefing provided by our guide or leader.
• In the evening, enjoy a group dinner at a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant with a live cultural program to entertain you during dinner.

• In the morning, depart from the hotel by 7 a.m. for an exciting drive to Nepal's mid-west, reaching Pokhara, a renowned touristic and beautiful place in Nepal and the Himalayan region.
• Upon reaching scenic Pokhara, transfer to your hotel near serene Phewa Lake. Pokhara is blessed with natural beauty and is located on the lap of the Annapurna mountain range, with the towering peaks of Machhapuchare, the famous 'Fish Tail,' reflected on the surface of Phewa and Begnas Lakes.

Pokhara is a major starting and ending point for many treks and other adventures around Annapurna Himalaya and beyond. Some travelers may also choose the option of a 30-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

• From Pokhara, the first day of trekking begins with a short drive to reach the starting point of the walk, as the ride leads past Pokhara Valley with views of the Annapurna peaks.
• On reaching Phedi, which means the bottom of a hill, start walking with a climb past farm villages and terraces with mountain views, followed by a steeper ascent to reach our overnight stop at Dhampus village, populated by the Gurung, the hill people of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal.
• At Dhampus, the last village on the Mardi Himal route, there is time to explore the local Gurung culture against the backdrop of grand views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchare Himal.

• The morning starts with a short climb and some gradual walking to reach Potana, a small village on top of a high ridge. From here, continue into dense forests of rhododendron and pine to reach Deurali, with fantastic views of the high snow-capped mountain range and the valley.
• After a lunch break, continue the afternoon walk with some climbing and then a gradual trail for a few hours to reach Kokar, a small settlement in the midst of the forest, for an overnight stop.

• From the forested area, the walk leads higher with a climb to reach a beautiful green pasture for an overnight stop at a place called Forest Camp or Low Camp on the route to Mardi Base Camp. From here, enjoy views of the surrounding landscapes and mountains at close range.

• After enjoying the morning vista of beautiful landscapes and snow-peaks in perfect tranquility, head towards the higher area to High Camp as the air gets thinner and cooler, with a steep climb along the way.
• Reach High Camp, where the tree line fades into short rhododendron and juniper bushes.
• Here at High Camp, there are small lodges for overnight accommodation with superb views of the Annapurna Himalaya.

• Stay at High Camp for an extra night to explore beyond it with a day hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp, reaching the highest point of the trek at 4,490 meters. The route follows a steep climb along a ridgeline to reach the hidden pleasure at the base of Mardi Himal.
• Close to towering Mt. Machhapuchare, the area is known as the 'Other Sanctuary,' a name given by early pioneer Jimmy Roberts when he first explored this area in the early 1970s.
• After enjoying views of the superb mountain panorama, return on the same route to our overnight stop.

• In the morning, enjoy time at the highest overnight spot at High Camp as the walk leads on an easy downhill route and back into the dense tree line at Low Camp for the last overnight stay on the high hills of Annapurna Himalaya.
• After a fabulous time on the high ridges of Mardi Himal with beautiful views, return into the forest of rhododendron and pine trees, retracing the journey on the same trail to Low Camp.

• In the morning, walk on a long descent through forests of rhododendron and pine trees as the trail heads downhill to Siding village.
• After reaching Siding, take a jeep to Pokhara. A 2-hour jeep ride brings you to the lake city of Pokhara.
• Overnight in Pokhara.

• In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, depart for Kathmandu on a drive of more than 6 hours, following the main highway through nice farm villages and towns with views of the snow-capped mountain range.
• As the drive continues, wind up to reach the top spot on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley and the city. A short drive from the top brings you to your hotel, with the afternoon free for individual activities and shopping.
  (Flying option from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 30-minute scenic flight)

• On your last day in the land of the world's highest mountains and exciting cultures, depart from the hotel according to your international flight time.
• We will transfer you to the airport, bringing your Mardi Himal Trek to an end with grand experiences and beautiful memories.