About the Trip
‘adventure on and off the beaten tracks within massive Annapurna Himalaya’
Highlights:
- “A great scenic adventure away from mainstream trekking trails to Mardi Himal
- Enjoy walks on off the beaten trails beyond villages and popular trekking routes.
- Around hidden high corners of Annapurna Himalaya to the base of Mardi Himal
- Grand panorama of Annapurna and Manaslu peaks on daily scenic exciting walks”
March to May and September to November months, except June to August not advisable for this trek during wet months of monsoon season.
During spring time when wild flowers are in full blooming season with various species rhododendron from tall trees to bushes makes the hills alive with spectacular colors.
During autumn / fall to pre-winter seasons from September to November fine and clear day for views and walks, but freezing cold in the morning and night time at above 2,000 m high.
Introduction:
Mardi Himal Trekking a wonderful short adventure of a week time frame a perfect trip for people with limited holiday in Nepal, where one can enjoy and have the opportunity trekking into high Himalayan country.
Mardi Himal Trekking region also called as ‘The Other Sanctuary’ the name christened by early pioneers exploring new routes towards Annapurna Base Camp and accidently reached around beautiful Mardi Himal areas.
A remote country and yet close from beautiful Pokhara city and its scenic valley, where our adventure begins heading towards foot hills from warm low farm land to reach cooler high hills, in the shade of massive Annapurna Himalaya mountains.
Walk continues heading into few lovely villages with constant views of snow-capped peaks and entering serene cool forest lined with tall rhododendron, oaks, magnolia and pine tree lines.
As adventure progress heading beyond villages towards absolute wilderness getting closer within high mountain range then reaching at Mardi Himal base camp on the highest point of the trek. Mardi Himal base stands at the height of 4,500 m / 14, 763 feet high located right beneath towering Machhapuchare Himal South Face popularly known as Fish Tail a peak with twin summits. Machhapuchare Himal a virgin unclimbed peaks that dominates most of Annapurna Himalaya Southern region which is clearly seen from Pokhara and throughout the trek. Mardi Himal a broken flanks of Machhapuchare Himal, Mardi Himal listed as trekking peaks of Nepal at the height of 5, 587 m /18,325 feet high by NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association), the peak frequently climbed in good times of the year.
At the base of Mardi and Machhapuchare Himal enjoy glorious panorama of surrounding dramatic landscapes of rolling green hills, valleys with closest views of Annapurna Himalaya and majestic Fish-Tail peak.
After reaching highest point and main highlight of the adventure enjoying fabulous times on daily walks, where return journey takes you to long descend back into farm village.
As walk finally reach around low warm farm country close to motorable road, then taking a short exciting drive to beautiful Pokhara to complete our marvelous adventure and experience on Mardi Himal Trekking.
Day to Day Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
On arrival at Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, received by our staff for short transfer to your hotels.
Where hotels located within hub of Kathmandu around Thamel area, an exciting and interesting location, on reaching your respective hotel check into your rooms and get refreshed.
Meet a hotel lobby where our guide / leader will brief you with full information of the treks, local cultures and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable.
Evening group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant along with local folk programs to entertainment you while enjoying delicious meals.
Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
In Kathmandu for guided full day sightseeing tour around interesting old monuments world heritage sites.
Where tour takes you to visit old Durbar Square (palace courtyard), ancient Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, and world largest dome / stupa of Bouddhanath with Hindu temple of Pashupatinath.
After an enjoyable and fascinating tour back to hotel with time for trek preparation for next morning departure for Pokhara.
Drive or fly to Pokhara 860 m - 06 hrs journey (30 mins by air)
Morning as given time for departure for Pokhara and as size of a group board in a private cars, coach, bus or taking tourist bus to reach scenic Pokhara city.
Drive of 5-6 hours journey on 220 k.m road distance an interesting overland on the main country highway as ride lead past many farm villages and towns to reach Pokhara and then transfer to respective hotel.
Where most of nice hotels situated by Phewa Lake side with excellent views of Annapurna with Machhapuchare Himal the Fish Tail peak.
Pokhara a leading touristic city blessed with natural beauty of high snow mountains of Annapurna and Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’ peak that reflects on the lakes of Phewa and Begnas.
(By air from Kathmandu of 30 minutes flight to land at Pokhara airport)
Drive from Pokhara to Kande 1,700 m trek to Deurali 2,100 m- 05 hrs.
Enjoy exciting morning drive of few hours after having breakfast journey takes you beyond Pokhara valley with grand views of Annapurna, Manaslu and Machhapuchare Fish Tail peaks.
As drive continues for few hours reaching on the foot hills at Kande village and then climb into patch of cool forest within lovely farm villages, as walk reaches you at scenic large meadow called Australian Camp or Thulo Kharka.
A summer grazing area for village cattle’s offers super panorama of Annapurna, Manaslu, with Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish-Tail peak enjoying views head downhill and then up to reach a hill top at Deurali for overnight stop.
A scenic spot with views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya range located within beautiful forest surroundings.
Trek to Jungle Camp 2, 520 m / 8, 267 ft) - 06 hrs.
Enjoy lovely morning views of Annapurna Himalaya Mountains as walk leads to
slow climb into forest, as our route diverts from the main trail at Deurali heading
into hidden pockets of Annapurna Himalaya to reach at Jungle Camp also called
Kokar located within forest surroundings of tall rhododendron and pine trees.
Trek to Forest camp to Low Camp 2,970 m - 04 hrs.
From here, morning walk leads higher with climb to reach a summer pasture areas for overnight stop on a scenic spot named as Low Camp, with houses serving as lodges on route Mardi base camp, offers fabulous views of green landscapes and mountains.
Trek to High Camp 3,600 m /11,811 ft-05 hrs.
Enjoy great vista of beautiful landscapes and snow-clad peaks within tranquil surrounding as walk climbs further high to reach at High Camp as air gets cooler at High Camp, where tree lines stops for short rhododendron and juniper bushes.
High Camp with few simple lodge for overnight accommodation with basic facilities commanding super views of Annapurna Himalaya.
At High Camp hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp 4, 500 m / 14763 ft.
After a pleasant overnight stop at High Camp morning after breakfast takes you to
our final destination of the adventure, as hike leads to the base of Mardi Himal.
Morning walks follows a faint path on a high ridge with views of Mardi Himal
with Machhapuchare Himal includes most of Annapurna peaks, as walk reaches
you on the bottom of Mardi Himal.
Situated at the bottom of towering Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’, enjoy great
views from the highest spots of the adventure at the height of 4, 500 meters high,
after enjoying glorious panorama and exciting day walk retrace journey back to
High Camp for last overnight around high Mardi Himal area.
Trek to Siding 1,700 m- 07 hrs.
Morning from High Camp leads to a long day and the last walk of the adventure to
reach around lower warmer areas and valley at Sidang village, with last moments
on high hills of Annapurna and Mardi Himal, where walk follows same route
for sometimes within dense forested area, and then taking a new trail then
descend a long way to Sidang village located by the road head to Pokhara.
Drive to Pokhara-04 hrs.
Last day a short walk of the adventure to the road-head and then boarding in a vehicle for few hours exciting drive to reach beautiful Pokhara, after a most enjoyable and scenic time on high hills of Mardi and Annapurna Himalaya.
Drive / Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
After pleasant stop in beautiful Pokhara with fabulous views of Annapurna Himalaya, then having hearty early breakfast travel by overland on same scenic and interesting highway past farm villages and towns.
As ride continues following Trisuli River for some time and then on winding uphill to reach into Kathmandu valley, and back into hustle and bustle city life after checking into your hotel, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.
Evening enjoy last day farewell group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with folk programs from various parts of Nepal to entertain you.
(By air from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes scenic flight)
Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Last and final day in Nepal in the country of amazing Himalaya blended with colorful culture, as per your time for international flight our staff, guide transfer you to airport for final departures home-ward after a memorable experience and adventure on Mardi Himal Trekking.
