Price Starts From US$ 950
- 1 personUS$ 1200
- 2 - 6 personUS$ 950
- 7 - 10 personUS$ 899
- 11 over 9999 US$ 799
US$ 950
Introduction of Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek is a terrain trekking trail that is popular among the short trek with the diverseness of features as much as what a trekker seeks in a longer trek. It lies in the great tranquil geography of the Annapurna Region. But it consists of fewer visited trails and an empty journey, unlike the routes of the Annapurna Base Camp trek which gets more crowded in the peak seasons.
As is less crowded, it is filled with unspoiled beauty and the untouched nature which holds the nature of Annapurna sanctuary as well the beauty of the Annapurna region. The trekking journey covers all the features that make Annapurna a majestic destination for all trekkers and travel enthusiasts. The adventure seekers who want to explore the Himalayan terrains and the high altitude trekking adventure as it provides such opportunities for them to explore the geography of the Himalayas.
Mardi Himal Trek is always flexible and wide-trial for trekking to cover the aspects that build the adventure and the nature footsteps for any trekkers from beginners to the experience offering great choices of features and a diverse journey to have. The trekking also provides the beauty of high peaks, mountain ranges, the ecosystem of flora and fauna, the natural bodies, and the traditional lifestyle of ethnic communities of the Himalayan region.
So, here we have a good package for the Mardi Himal Trek with the proper schedule and the planned itinerary to cover the diverse journey through the trail of the Mardi Himal Trek which is drawn over the geography of the Annapurna Region. The region itself is a great place of beauty and the diverseness for the travel features of the adventure and this trek covers most of them which are to be included in a wonderful journey. So, stick here to get all the itineraries that are planned and include advantages you can have with our package.
Trip Highlights
- Tranquil and the majestic beauty of Annapurna Region
- A very diverse journey that covers the natural features and the diversity of flora and fauna
- The majestic views of the highest peaks in the world
- The wonderful views of landscapes of high hills and the upper snow-capped mountains
- The breathtaking nature walk through the tranquil and peaceful alpine forest and the oak woodlands
- The journey covering the proper Himalayan features in a short durations
- The wildlife and the wide range of plants which are rare and endangered
- Traditional villages and the cultural lifestyle
- The witnessing of different ancient cultures and the traditions of ethnic people living there
Route Map
Mardi Himal Trek Detail Itinerary
01
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
The itinerary of this trek begins after you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu at TIA( Tribhuvan International Airport ). You will be welcomed by the office representative or office staff which will be waiting for your arrival at the airport.
Later you will be taken to the Hotel to check in. After that, you will get a short briefing about the trek. Then you could have a refreshment time after the briefing. You can have a street tour hunting for some of the local foods to have.
You will be getting your overnight at the Standard Hotel in Kathmandu.
Activity
30 mins
Max Altitude
1400m. / 4,593ft
Overnight Stay
Kathmandu
Accommodation
Hotel 02
Day 02: Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara
You will get a very scenic tour through the dive up to Pokhara from Kathmandu. It goes through the mid-hilly highway covering the enormous beauty of landscapes. It will take you through the riverside road of Trisuli and Narayani which are the major rivers in Bagmati Province. You will have to have a drive of about 6 hours to 7 hours to arrive there in Pokhara.
You can use the remaining time to hang around the streets of Pokhara enjoying the air from the Macchapuchre or the Pokhara vibe around the Lakeside.
You will be staying at the Hotel in Pokhara.
( this drive can be replaced with the flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara with some additional charges to enjoy the scenic flight )
Max Altitude
822m. / 2,697ftAccommodation
Hotel 03
Day 03: Drive to Kande And Trek Up To Australian Camp
With the fresh morning of Pokhara, we will start our trek after breakfast. The drive will take us up to the Kande via bumpy roads. After we arrive at Kande we will be starting to pour trekking from there through the Astam village. After the Astam we will pass through the Dhampus village which is the beautiful prime location of the region. The trail starts to enter the forest.
We will again have to walk for about an hour to arrive at the Australian camp through the farming fields, enjoying the massive view of mountain ranges and the landscapes behind the villages. With the arrival of the Australian camp, you will get to see the majestic view of great mountain peaks which are to be snow-capped, and the enormous landscape scenes of hills.
You will stay there at a teahouse.
Activity
3 hours drive & 3 hours of walkMax Altitude
2065m. / 6,775ftAccommodation
Teahouse 04
Day 04: Trek to Forest Camp From Australian Camp
After breakfast at the tranquil and peaceful morning at the Australian camp, we will head towards the Forest camp. The trail gets inside the rhododendron forest and the bamboo vegetation. The trail also passes through the different small villages as well as the different settlements.
The journey is also filled with breathtaking views of mountain ranges. You will also get a chance to pass through peaceful places like Pothana and Pitam Deurali. The further descent takes you to the streams and forest which later make you arrive at forest camp.
We will arrive there at Forest Camp after the steep climb of difficult than other days until this itinerary day.
You will be staying at the Forest Camp.
Activity
6 hoursMax Altitude
2500m. / 8,202ftAccommodation
Teahouse 05
Day 05: Trek From Forest Camp to High Camp
On the fifth day of the itinerary you will be getting a gain in altitude of about 1000m plus in a single trek so, obviously, it will be difficult to cross from there climbing the vertical steeps. You will also get this trek as diverse as other itinerary days, you will get the Rhododendron forest until you arrive at the Badal Danda. There is also a very sacred temple of Baraha Temple which is a very holy and worshiped temple of the Gurung community.
After the Badal Danda, the paths get over the pasture grassland leaving the forest. The path will still be steep until we arrive at the High Camp. It takes us to reach by about the trek of 4 hours from Forest camp to Reach there in High Camp.
You will get your accommodation there in High Camp.
Activity
7 hoursMax Altitude
3550m. / 11,647ftAccommodation
Teahouse 06
Day 06: Trek Up to View Point And Trek Back To Low Camp
We will continue our journey after the breakfast. Today we will be having the trek through the highest point of this Mardi Himal trek. You need to climb the vertical steps until we arrive at the Mardi Himal viewpoint which is also called the upper Mardi viewpoint.
We will go through the rough terrains and the narrow routes. It will cover the majestic tranquil and remote places of the Annapurna Region.
After arriving at the upper Mardi viewpoint we will have a massive view of some of the highest peaks in the world. And you will also witness the valleys and the rivers flowing beneath the hills. All of them are as magical as the trekking spirits of this trek. From there you also see the view of Mt. Macchapuchre, Mt Annapurna, and many more.
After some time there we will be returning to the Low camp. It will follow the same ascending route from where we ascended toward the viewpoint.
Your overnight will be managed at the low camp.
Activity
8 hours of trekMax Altitude
4200m. / 13,780ftAccommodation
Teahouse 07
Day 07: Trek From Low Camp to Landruk
After breakfast at the Low camp, we will move towards the Landruk which is about 6 hours of walk far from the Camp. The journey will cover the nature of lower hills through the alpine forest, oak woodlands, and different species of rhododendron flowers. The different settlements of various ethnic communities will be all around the journey.
It takes you the trek time of about 6 hours of walk from Low camp to arrive in Landruk.
You will get your overnight there in Landrum.
Activity
6 hours of trekMax Altitude
2500m. / 8,202ftAccommodation
Teahouse 08
Day 08: Short Trek to Syauli Bazar and Drive to Pokhara
Today we will be having a short trek down to Syauli Bazar which is a very beautiful small settlement in Annapurna region. We will ascend down there descending with a huge loss of altitude of more than 1000m plus of height.
After arriving in Syauli Bazar, we will move towards the Pokhara from the drive ending the walking trek in our itinerary. The drive will take you the time of 7 hours to arrive in Pokhara.
You will get your overnight accommodation in Pokhara.
Activity
3 hours of trek & 7 hours of driveMax Altitude
2565m. / 8,415ftAccommodation
Lodge 09
Day 09: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
On this day we will get the drive to Kathmandu after breakfast on the luxury tourist bus. We will be on the same scenic road which we went through before. It will again offer you the opportunity to enjoy one of the most scenic drives through the mid-hill highway of Nepal.
It takes you the drive time of 6 hours to arrive there in Kathmandu. The remaining time can be used for exploring the streets of Kathmandu or visiting the local market to buy yourself something before your departure. You can also have the nightlife in Thamel before you leave Kathmandu.
You will get your accommodation managed in a standard hotel in Kathmandu with a fare well dinner.
( this drive can be replaced with the flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu with some additional charges to enjoy the scenic flight )
Activity
6 hours of driveMax Altitude
1400m. / 4,593ftAccommodation
Hotel 10
Day 10: Departure From Kathmandu
In the morning in Kathmandu, you will get breakfast, and get a pick to drive to the airport. The private vehicle will pick you up from the Hotel and drop you at the airport for the departure. From there you will officially end your trekking itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek.
If our standard itinerary doesn't fully meet your needs, we are happy to tailor it to your specific preferences and requirements.
Includes and Excludes
What’s Included?
- Airport Pickup and Drop in Private vehicle
- 2 nights stay in Kathmandu’s 3star hotel with twin sharing bed basis room and Breakfast
- Luxury Tourist Bus for Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
- Private tourist Jeep for Pokhara-Kande and Syauli bazar-Pokhara drive
- Twin sharing bed basis room in Lodges during trek
- Expert, Experienced Guide with Nepali Government’s Guide license.
- 1 Porter assign for 2 persons (Can take individual porter in extra cost)
- All Permits and Tims Cards
- 3 meals a day during trek including: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 1 Duffle Bag for trek (have to return after trek)
- 1 Full sleeve T-shirt of Summit Excursions
- Guide’s and other Staff’s foods, wages and insurance covered
- Farewell Dinner
- 1 Assistant guide assign for 5 person’s group.
What is not Included?
- International Visas and Flight’s Cost
- Travel Insurances for emergency
- Helicopter for Emergency Evacuation (Can manage incase with additional cost)
- Extra day in Kathmandu in case you want to add
- Extra Meal which is not included
- Bakery Items, Soda, Alcohol and other beverages
- Battery Charging, Wi-fi cost and laundry service
- Tips and Gratuities for staffs
- Personal Trekking Gears
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Extra day in case you want add anywhere
- Domestic Flights for Ktm-Pkr-Ktm
Private Trip or Group Joining ?
Private Trip
A private trip offers complete flexibility, personalized itineraries, and tailored experiences. You enjoy privacy, exclusive attention from guides, and the freedom to travel at your own pace, making the journey more intimate and customized to your preferences.
Group Joining
Joining a group tour offers cost savings, added safety, and the chance to meet new people. It provides expert guidance, organized logistics, and a more enriching experience through shared insights and camaraderie.
Mardi Himal Trek - Trip Information
The best time to have the trekking journey in the Mardi Himal trek is considered to be the season or the time of Spring and Autumn. It is chosen based on the wide choice of trekkers and travelers to trek across the Mardi Himal trek. It may still vary from person to person as the interests of features may differ.
In spring, you will get to see the blossoming landscapes as well as the blooming flowers of different varieties. The longer day will be there to have longer time during the trekking journey where you can enjoy your trekking days more than usual. The weather also gets very stable and the visibility also gets clearer as the monsoon before it washes all the dust in the air. The overall journey will be refreshing as well as scenic because of the blossoming flowers all across the journey. It m, makes Spring to be the best time for the trekking.
In Autumn, you will get the most clear visibility of the year, and the most stable weather as well. You will get the colorful trails with a warm hue which makes the journey more mesmerizing than any other season. You will be having a picturesque journey through scenic trails with a mesmerizing journey during Autumn, making it up to the list of the most trekking season in Nepal.
So, the two seasons of Autumn and Spring will be the best time to choose during your trekking in Mardi Himal Trek.
The accommodation facilities will be as of basic logistics with the meal structure of Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All the stays will be managed at the local teahouse and the lodges besides the stays in Kathmandu and Pokhara which are managed at the standard hotel.
The menu is filled with most locally based food such as Dal Bhat Tarkari, momo, noodles, eggs, and various flavors of soups. The Western dishes are only widely available in Kathmandu and Pokhara as there are very limited resources to prepare such dishes at these trekking trails. Until then you need to have your meals with the local foods and the cuisines throughout the trekking in Mardi Himal trek.
Always keep in your note that the resources at such altitudes are very rare to provide you with the proper services as the teahouses and lodges in such remote areas are all running on very limited resources. It is due to no means of transportation and the only means is through the animals and the potters themselves. So, they are unable to provide you with the proper and standard services that you will find in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
So, do not make any arguments for the basic services they are providing. The same goes for the price of goods considering the struggle of carrying them through such difficult and long-duration trials. It makes the price of goods to be hike than its usual price. And there is also a very rare opportunity to earn some money for the people in the Himalayan region.
Also, all the services or the facilities will be provided as of basic logistics. This package will not cover any external bills and expenses other than what is mentioned in the cost section. The excluded items are such as bars sweets, ice creams, or any other expenses out of what is included in the cost section.
The preparation should be properly planned as this trek covers the proper geography of mountain terrains. All the preparation related to the essentials and the equipment should be on the proper list of usage.
You need to carry your essentials such as water bottles, trekking poles, maps, etc, as of your choice. Do carry enough clothes which can cover your trekking journey properly. And carry all the warm clothes even if it’s summer during your trek carries some warm ones. The extra pair of shoes will be the recommendation as it is impossible to get another pair for you if you have a damaged one.
Also, carry the medical kit with some of the basic medical support. It will help you during your unfortunate incidents. And having small wounds during any trek such as the Mardi Himal Trek is an often thing. If not cared for properly it would lead to further infection.
Do not carry any unnecessary stuff that you are not using often during your journey it will increase the unusual weight which may be a burden for you and overlay can ruin the experience of the trekking journey.
For fitness, you need to be a good shape to do this trek as it covers the mountain terrains and the sloppy steeps. You can also have some of the basic breathing exercises from one month before the start of your itinerary.
You need two permits to get access to the trekking trail of Mardi Himal Trek. The trekking journey falls inside the area of Annapurna Region. The needed permits are given
- ACAP ( Annapurna Conservation Area Permits )
- TIMS( Trekking Information Management System )
You need to take them from the representative government boards or the official issued offices with the legal information of trekkers. Do not try to enter without a permit as it is considered an act of illegal activity to enter the region without official permission.
Most Asked Questions
What altitude does this trek cover?
This trekking journey of Mardi Himal Trek covers an altitude of 1400m to 5587 m from sea level. The altitude is between the starting point of this itinerary from Kathmandu to the highest point of Mardi View Point.
What is the minimum and the maximum walk of the Mardi Himal trek?
The minimum walk is about 5 hours a day and the maximum of 7 hours a day with continuous walk through Himalayan terrains and the trail which is scheduled according to the itinerary. It may also depend upon the ability of a person or the speed of walking per day.
What currencies does this trek support?
Only the Nepalese currency is in use throughout this trekking journey. There is no currency in use. So, it is a better idea to keep the local currency of Nepal to not have the trouble of transactions during your journey. You can exchange them with your currency in Kathmandu or Pokhara, with the international money exchange rate.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Mardi Himal Trek is recommended for beginners because of its easy nature. The difficulty of this trek is considered to be moderate. But it also depends upon the experience level as well the personal ability.
Are there any options to change the plan of this itinerary?
Yes, there are some options that you can change as per your interest but you may have to pay some extra charges as to what you want to include or customize the features of this trek. You need to have your quires with the staff. You may also contact directly to the office for further information.
Do I need to hire a potter and guide myself?
No, you do not need to hire any potter or guide by yourself as you will get your potter and guide with this package. All of them would be government-licensed personnel in their fields.
