Trekking
8 Days
Medium
4500 m
KTM & PKR: 4*hotel Trek period: Teahouse
Autumn (Mid Sept to Nov) and Spring (March to May)
USD 900 [2 pax+]
Mardi Himal trekking is newly opened route, popular, moderate type and short trekking in the laps of Annapurna region. It offers the magnificent panoramic view of notable peaks: Mt. Annapurna range, Machhapuchre, Mardi Himal and other ranges. Pothana, Low camp, Badal Danda, View point and Mardi base camp are nice spot for the close range views of Himalayas. Mardi Himal peak is classified by Nepalese government as a “trekking peak” of an altitude 5587m. The climb is regard as a bit moderate, not highly technically but one must possess some good physical train and knowledge of gears and climbing experience. Mardi Himal hike takes you through a greenery rhododendron forest at an elevation of around 3,300m through narrow paths. The landscape will change into rugged high mountains as you ascend, a landscape that offers a magnificent view of Machhapuchhare Himal, which is also known as Fishtail.
Highlights of the trip
Mardi Himal Trek has been popular these recent years after its newly opened . Annapurna region attracts thousands of trekkers annually. After Poonhill , Annapurna base camp this Mardi Himal trek has been in top spot of trekkers. The standard route usually starts from Dhampus after an hour drive from Pokhara. Then trail start with slowly bit step to Australian Camp. Then slight downhill to reach Pothana (2000m) . Then a signpost indicating right turn to Forest Camp . The trail then pass through jungle and at top ridge a section just half way trail drops steep with small giant up to reach forest camp. Passing through forest leaving behind reach Low camp about 2-3 hours trek. Then onto the open ridge with spectacular view of Machhapuchhre just ahead and Annapurna south to left. With next 5-6 hours you reach High camp . Later trek to Mardi base camp and with descend back to Badal danda via Low camp and Siding with later drive back to Pokhara.
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Itinerary are in standard format. It is highly customizable with the need of clients. Please fell free to contact us for the customization.
Arrival in Kathmandu and pick up and transfer to hotel by office representative. Hang around Thamel on availability of time. Acquire and prepare necessary gear for the trip. Short briefing in evening with welcome dinner.
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu domestic airport to fly Pokhara about 25mins. Then drive to Dhampus about an hour. From Dhampus, start trekking crossing Australian camp to reach Pothana about 3 hour. Here you need to present the ACAP/TIMS at checkpoint. Futher passing the trail reach Deurali about 2 hours. Rest and overnight
After breakfast, a beautiful long journey starts through dense forest of rhododendron and bamboo, passing through small village and streams with breathtaking views of snow capped mountains. Lunch be taken at Forest camp. After 6 hours you will reach Low camp having stunning view of Machhapuchre and Annapurna south. Rest and overnight .
Today start the trail relatively easy initially. You will be passing through dense forest with tranquil fresh air. As you continue the trails starts to be challenging with altitude gain and have to pass through steep inclines and rocky terrain. Behind the panoramic view of mountain will inspire and push your limit. After 6-7 hours reach High camp . Rest and overnight.
Today we start our trek early morning by 4 am to Mardi Himal base camp. We put on head torchlight to observe the early sunrise behind the Himalayas with golden color rays over the stunning snowy peaks. The trail starts by heading up steep hill and rocky terrain. It takes around 4 hours. Incase if you do not want all way to base camp, you can hike upto Viewpoint about half way around 2 hours to observe the sunrise and panoramic range view then descend back to High camp. Lunch. Later trail descend back down to Badal Danda (3210m) . Reach Badal Danda by 3 hours rest and overnight.
After breakfast with wonderful experience and memories trek back to Siding about 4 hours. Lunch, then straight drive back to Pokhara about 3 hours . Reach Pokhara hotel, rest refresh and overnight .
After breakfast, fly back to Kathmandu . Transfer to hotel. Afternoon free and easy. Evening farewell dinner with team members. Back to hotel overnight .
Journey with us end here. Office representative will take you to International airport for final departure as per schedule requirement.
Sherpa Khangri Outdoor takes care of members from the moment they come to Kathmandu. If extra services and amenities required, please lets us know about it.
Kindly let us know your dates. We will arranage as per your need.
Trekking
8 Days
Medium
4500 m
KTM & PKR: 4*hotel Trek period: Teahouse
Autumn (Mid Sept to Nov) and Spring (March to May)
USD 900 [2 pax+]
