Trip Grade
Moderate
Duration
11 Days
Daily Activity
4-6 hours
Country
Nepal
Season
Spring/autonm
Group Size
2-12
Max Altitude
4250 m
Transportation
Car-jeep-bus
Trip Type
Trekking
Mardi Himal Trekking is a hidden gem of Annapurna trekking area that goes up to Mardi Himal base Camp. This trek is an ideal choice for those of us who are looking for an ‘off the beaten path’ trekking experience in the quieter parts of the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is the lowest and perhaps the least visited of the trekking peaks in Nepal.The Mardi Himal Trek is a great option if you are looking for a shorter trek.
The trek offers wilderness, incredible eye-level close view of Mardi Himal, Annapurna ranges, Himchuli peak, Machhapuchare(Fish Tail), rewarding cultural of local indigeneous people, diversity landscapes. Autumn and spring are the best season to trek
Trip Highlight
DAY
1
After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and completing your custom formalities pick up your luggage and look for representative of Adventure Sherpa Tracks who who will be with display board at the arrival gate. You will be greeted by our representative and he/she will pick you and transfer to your hotel. Then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. In evening or noon , you are introduced to your fellow participants ,guides and discuss about our trip at Hotel where you stay.
DAY
2
DAY
3
After breakfast, drive for about an hour from Pokhara to the starting point of the trek. After an unhurried lunch with awesome mountain views at the Australian Camp, descend toPothana (6397 ft. / 1950 m.). Your first night’s accommodation has a wonderful view of Machhapuchare.Today’s trek heads off into the wilderness, leaving tourists, other trekkers, and even villagers behind. Enter an enchanted forest of birch, giant rhododendron, mountain oak, maple, and hemlock. If the weather is clear there will be stunning mountain views while trekking.
DAY
4
As the route climbs, the flora turns to classic ‘cloud forest’ with mosses and lichen, tree ferns, and orchids hosted by the hardier trees. Our trail passes through lush forest dotted with the red rhododendrons. The flowers are a common sight in Nepalese hills and it is no surprise that its Nepal’s national flower. Our trail is very quiet until we reach a clearing of the forest camp. We can take rest and explore the area which is also known locally as Kokar. Overnight in Forest Camp.
DAY
5
We continue to walk through dense forests admiring Nepal’s rich biodiversity and reach the low camp. From here, the fantastic view of Mt. Machapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) up the valley is mesmerizing. We can spend some time in the evening observing the local lifestyle. Overnight in low camp.
DAY
6
We trek uphill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the area mostly consists of shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail. If lucky, we might even come across the Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal) on our way to high camp. We ascend up to the high camp, which the final destination of the day. From here the mountain views are stunning. Overnight in high camp.
DAY
7
On our trek to the upper viewpoint we ascend and descend, and sometimes on a steep and narrow trail. Our trail passes through pastures and we hike along a narrow ridge before reaching the Upper Viewpoint. The view of the Himalayan vista from here is astonishing. We see Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machapuchhre (6993m) and others. We trek back to Badal Danda .Overnight
DAY
8
On the way back we take a different route so completing a circuit, from Low Camp there is a trail that goes down to Siding village rather than going back down Mardi Himal back to Kokar. Siding is a traditional Nepalese village and still very much away from the busier modern tourist treks and it is likely you will stay at a homestay in Siding owned by the person who runs one of the lodges at Low Camp. It is a wonderful cultural experience finding out more about village .Overnight
DAY
9
From Siding you walk out to the road head at Lumre, on the way from Siding you will pass the villages of Kalimati and Ghalel. Kalimati is mainly a Brahmin village with Ghalel and Siding mixed Brahmin and Gurung. At Lumre you will meet jeep organised by AST in advance to drive you back to Pokhara. After reaching the city, we continue our drive to domestic airport and fly back to Kathmandu.
DAY
10
The reserved day is for in case of delays in the mountains or delay of domestic flight .Today, you can spend the day as you please in the Kathmandu and casual day for Shopping around Kathmandu.
DAY
11
Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! Approximately three hours before your scheduled international flight, Our representative from Adventure Sherpa Tracks will drop you off at the Tribhuwan International airport and does a farewell.
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Mardi Himal trek is rate easy because it is one of the shorter treks and the path does not take you to difficult places but beginner trekkers do rate it as a medium difficult level trek. Exhausting long walks and uphill climbs make it medium level trek for beginners. Each day you walk around 5 to 6 hours on the foothills of Mardi Himal.
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The total distance of Mardi Himal Trek is 41 km. The path follow from Kande to Australian Camp, Pothana, Deurali, Forest Camp, Badal Danda(Middle Camp), High Camp And finally Mardi HImal Base Camp then back to Low camp to Siding Village and drive to Pokhara.
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This trek can be done within 4 days to 10 days. If you have short time period you can make the shortest (4 days) but you need to fly in and Fly out to Pokhara to Kathmandu. It can save your 2 days’ time. If you have more than a week’s time then you can take a bus to Pokhara for your trip and you can extend your trekking to Annapurna Base Camp or Annapurna Sunrise (Punhill Trek ) Taking Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu flights to start the trek on the same day is ideal for those who has holidays of less than a week. For customization for the tri let us know your preference
