Mardi Himal Trek

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Mardi Himal Trekking takes you to the untouched and less crowded nature that is easy and short in comparison to many other trekking routes in Nepal that will definitely amaze you with its beauty of hidden village trails with its unique flora and fauna along the way and proffers you with the wonderful views of alluring Nepal Himalayas including the Annapurna R...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Mardi Himal Trek is a short and easy trek with a low altitude of 4450m.
    • It is a less touristic area that proffers the spectacular views of Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and many other Himalayas of Nepal.
    • Passes through many camps on the way such as Australian Base Camp, Forest Camp, Low Camp, High Camp along with Mardi Himal Base Camp.
    • Mardi Himal Base Camp, Sidhing Village andeLwang are the major attractions of this trek.

What's this trip about?

    Mardi Himal Trekking takes you to the untouched and less crowded nature that is easy and short in comparison to many other trekking routes in Nepal that will definitely amaze you with its beauty of hidden village trails with its unique flora and fauna along the way and proffers you with the wonderful views of alluring Nepal Himalayas including the Annapurna Ranges, Mardi Himal, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and many others.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityKande
End CityPokhara

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Kathmandu
  • Pokhara

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Trekking
  • Guided Group
  • Small Group

Trip includes

    • Accommodation Nights (twin sharing basis): 10 (Total)
    • Tea house/lodge=6 Kathmandu hotel=3 Pokhara hotel=1
    • Overland/Air Transportation
    • Airport transfers, Kathmandu sightseeing, Kathmandu to Phedi, Lawang to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
    • Ticket/Fees/Taxes: All trekking permits, TIMS and taxes
    • Staffs: mountains guide=01, porters=2:1
    • Complimentary: Souvenir, welcome dinner, sim card, trekking map

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1350 M)

Our representative will be waiting at the arrival section of the Tribhuvan International Airport to greet you and make sure you won’t face any sort of difficulties. After that, you will be taken to the hotel where we’ll be spending the night in Kathmandu. Meal: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Airport pick up, welcome dinner

DAY 2: SIGHTSEEING AROUND KATHMANDU

The exploration of the historical and cultural beauty of the capital blended perfectly with modern technologies is what the day will consist of. We will roam around the city. You will be taken around to visit UNESCO world heritage sites during the day and return back ...

DAY 3: DRIVE FROM KATHMANDU TO PHEDI AND HIKE UP TO AUSTRALIAN BASE CAMP (2060M)

Starting the day with a warm breakfast, we check out early in the morning for Phedi. We head to Pokhara by passing through the sight of towns and villages alongside the divine Trishuli river. From Pokhara, we start our trek; after trekking for a few hours, you will re...

DAY 4: AUSTRALIAN BASE CAMP TO FOREST CAMP (2600M)

The golden sunrise from the Australian Base Camp starts the day, followed by breakfast. Then the trek starts leading us to Forest camp via Pothana (1950 m / 6397.638 ft). While heading for Pothana, you will be descending on a stone-paved path adding beauty to the trai...

DAY 5: TREK FROM FOREST CAMP TO HIGH CAMP (3900M)

You will leave for High camp after early morning breakfast at Forest Base Camp. Before reaching High Camp, we will be greeted by Low Camp with a stunning view of the mountains. Then the trek will be continued for a few hours after lunch through the dense but beautiful...

DAY 6: HIKE UP TO MARDI BASE CAMP (4500M)

As soon as breakfast, we will leave for Mardi Himal Base Camp. After reaching Mardi Base Camp and enjoying our lunch there, accompanied by astonishing sceneries of nature’s beauty, you will head back to High Camp to stay overnight in a teahouse. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Teahouse Activities: Trekking

DAY 7: TREK FROM HIGH CAMP TO SIDDING (1700M)

After beginning the day with a breathtaking sunrise, we march towards our next destination, Sidding. The trail To Sidding has a luscious green forest as well as a lovely forest of Rhodendron. This day will be long but not very tiresome as it will be an easy descend. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Teahouse Activities: Trekking

DAY 8: TREK FROM SIDDING TO LAWANG (1530M)

Our trek resumes, followed by a delicious breakfast in Sidding. Enjoying the company of scenic beauty along the trail, we move towards the traditional village, Lawang (1530 m). While on our way, you will be passing through another small village, Ghalel, where a warm l...

DAY 9: TREK FROM LAWANG TO POKHARA (850M)

One hour of walking and then we will take a drive by jeep or bus to Pokhara, ‘THE CITY OF LAKES’. Pokhara is one of the most famous tourist attractions and will surely leave you mesmerized by its lake and mountains. After sightseeing around Pokhara, the day ends at a hotel in Pokhara. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Trekking, Drive

DAY 10: DRIVE FROM POKHARA TO KATHMANDU

The relaxing day at Pokhara will be followed by the day with a 6-7 hours drive to Kathmandu. Once we reach the capital, the necessary preparation for the departure will be checked and performed by our team. On this day it’s up to you whether or not to stay in a hotel ...

DAY 11: DEPARTURE

The time for hotel check-out is usually by noon. Our team will transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport, depending on your flight time. We need to check in 3 hours before the departure time, don't worry though cause we got you covered. Meal: Breakfast Activities: Airport drop off

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Price per day$104
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa fee on arrival
    • Tips for our staffs
    • Travel and medical insurance
    • Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu, Pokhara
    • Hot and cold beverages throughout the tour (except what comes with a main course meals)
    • Expenses of personal nature as bar bills, laundry, battery charging, telephone calls and personal gratuities etc
    • Entrance fees during sightseeing

Accommodation

,WHAT IS THE OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION LIKE? For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trek, we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay for our clients, and whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, on their request. ARE WE SURE TO GET ROOM WHILE TREKKING? We contact the lodge/guesthouse owner for reservation of the room before trekking on a particular day. On other days, porters reach the destination on advance and book the rooms for you. But there are always going to be exceptions but even in those cases, we may have to be flexible about very basic sleeping arrangements. We always try to make sure that we have everything well arranged.

Transportation & Flights

WILL SOMEBODY COME TO PICK ME UP AT THE AIRPORT UPON ARRIVAL? Yes, our representative will be there to greet you at the airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private car/jeep. WHAT MODE OF TRANSPORTATION DO YOU USE? We use private car for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu Valley and to drive towards Pokhara we used car, Minibus or Van depending on the number of people. We also drop and pick up from the starting and ending point of trek on private car or Jeep depending on the number of travelers.,

Transportation & flights

WILL SOMEBODY COME TO PICK ME UP AT THE AIRPORT UPON ARRIVAL? Yes, our representative will be there to greet you at the airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private car/jeep. WHAT MODE OF TRANSPORTATION DO YOU USE? We use private car for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu Valley and to drive towards Pokhara we used car, Minibus or Van depending on the number of people. We also drop and pick up from the starting and ending point of trek on private car or Jeep depending on the number of travelers.
Guides
ARE YOUR GUIDES RELIABLE AND CERTIFIED? All our Guides are trekking experts holding license from Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Government. They are the most valuable assets of the company. Guides know the trekking route like the back of their hand and use their expertise in ensuring your safety in the mountains.
Requirements
,CAN I DO SOLO TREK? Nepal is a safe country for anyone who wants to explore on their own although professional guidance is highly recommended by our team for the safety in remote mountainous lands.
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Meals Included

Breakfast: 10 Lunch: 7 Dinner: 7

Age Requirements
16 years and up
Optional Activities

Paragliding - USD $60 Mountain flight - USD $210 Ultra-light flight - USD $180 Skydiving - USD $850

Additional Information

WHY THIS TRIP Mardi Himal Trekking takes you to the untouched and less crowded nature that is easy and short in comparison to many other trekking routes in Nepal that will definitely amaze you with its beauty of hidden village trails with its unique flora and fauna along the way and proffers you with the wonderful views of alluring Nepal Himalayas including the Annapurna Ranges, Mardi Himal, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and many others.

Trip Notes •We reserve the right to change and that the program may be reversed. Things can happen that make it impossible to meet them as planned. If any meeting or plan would not be feasible, we always try to find an equivalent alternative. In Nepal, you always have a plan B and C! •What follows is a general flow of events. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be flexible •A trekking permit is a must to travel to controlled areas. Permit, however, is issued only to groups. Individual trekkers will not be issued trekking permit

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