Mardi Himal

Mardi Himal

“An alternative trek for Annapurna Base camp is Mardi Himal trek, a hidden gem where you can trek within a short period of days.”

This is an amazing and worth trek in Nepal filled with breathtaking routes that provide a golden opportunity to explore traditional villages with their authentic and original ethnic diverse cultures and the landscape changes quite abruptly into a rugged high mountain landscape, with spectacular views of Mardi Himal, Machapuchre, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. It is considered beneficial to have an above average physical fitness level for this trek. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are generally preferred as the best seasons for this trip. So contact Himalayan Wander Walkers and join us for this trek to experience one of the finest trek in Nepal.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathamndu to Pokhara

Pass By: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today Morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu and Himalayan Wander Walker's guide will asist you to tourist bus station and drive to Pokhara .It will take 7 hours approximately.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel at Pokhara

Day 2: Drive to Phedi and Trek to Pitam Deurali - 2100m

Pass By: Dhampus, Dhampus, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After our breakfast we will drive to Phedi and start our Trek to Deurali through Dhampus, and Pothana. The trail is good, first slowly up then we will ahve a lunch at Dhampus village where the check post for Trekking permit lies. After a good lunch you will walk through a forest to Deurali and overnight there at tea house.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at tea house

Day 3: Trek to Low Camp (2970m)

Pass By: Machhapuchhare, Machhapuchchhre 33700, Nepal
There is a right turn in Deurali signposted “Forest Camp” the trail is through jungle, at first
up then undulating on the top of a ridge, there is a section just over half way where the trail
drops steeply and then slowly gains height and then back onto the ridge and into Forest Camp
(2600m) after about 4 hour trekking. There are now 6-7 lodges in Forrest Camp. We will
have lunch there and continue our 2 hours trek to Low Camp.
Overnight at teahouse.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: tea house

Day 4: Trek to High Camp (3550m)

Stop At: Machhapuchhare, Machhapuchchhre 33700, Nepal
As usual we start our trek after a good breakfast walking about 1 and half hours to Badal
Danda from where you could excellent panoramic views of snow Himalaya. Today we will
hike very gently as we can enjoy the Mountain views from the every ridge. We will go
directly to high camp for lunch and in the evening we will experience the sunset view.
Overnight at teahouse.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: tea house

Day 5: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp and return to Rest Camp (2605m)

Stop At: Machhapuchchhre, Nepal
It is possible to continue trekking along the ridge for another 3 to 4 hours to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m). Before Mardi Himal Base Camp we will reach Upper view point for sunrise and Mountain View. Many of the trekkers return from Upper view point as the views are similar as base camp. After we will return to tea house for breakfast and trek to rest camp for 3 hours.
Overnight at teahouse.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: tea house

Day 6: Trek to Kalimati and Drive to Pokhara

Pass By: Machhapuchchhre, Nepal
After a relaxed breakfast, trek gently through the shade of the forest via forest camp and you will follow a different route down till before terraced fields. After all you will reach Kalimati and we will stop for lunch at wonderful Hotel wiht the beautiful views from there. After our lunch we will drive to pokhara which takes two hours.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel at Pokhara

Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km. 6/7 hours driving) by tourist bus at 7:30 am.
Overnight accommodation is set with BB Plan.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.