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Mardi Himal Trek

The Mardi Himal Nepal - Mardi Himal trek is one of the short trekking options in Nepal which fits best to those who have limited time yet want to get pleasure from the splendid trekking experience. Mardi Himal trekking trail is a comparatively newly trekking trail in Nepal, be found in the Annapurna area. It was formally opened for trekking in 2012 and is a less trodden route. Mardi Himal Nepal trek is a superb chance to walk up through very old rhododendron woods to the gigantic mountain faces. Particularly, you will spot the close-up views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Ganga Purna, Machhapuchhre or Fishtail, Annapurna I as well as Mardi Himal itself.

Mardi Himal base camp trek takes you through the routes lying just east of the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Your path winds all the way through antique rhododendron jungles villages filled with houses made up of stones until you ascend out to 3,300 m. Mardi Himal Trekking is squeezed in between two admired trek routes in Annapurna Region- Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek. One of the captivating parts of the Mardi Himal Trek is witnessing the striking bird named Himalayan Mona which is also known as Danphe. It is a multicolored Himalayan bird signifying as the national bird of Nepal.

Mardi Himal trek designed by Nepal Kailash Trekking is a tranquil area in the Annapurna region as a new trekking trail in Nepal, where you can see very few trekkers and meet up welcoming local inhabitants. Also, you will notice a number of newly made lodges and enjoy homestay services at the houses built next to Mardi Himal ridge. There is also an available Mardi peak where you can climb without the special permit as well. The best time to go for Mardi Himal trek is throughout mid-September to early December. And, to go for Mardi Himal trek, you will require having a certain level of fitness though there is no direct ascending involved. Yet, you have to trek over a number of rocky regions.

Trip Facts

  • Trip Duration: 14 days
  • Trek Duration: 9
  • Trip Cost: $US 990
  • Primary Activity: Trekking
  • Starts Point: Kathmandu
  • Ends Point: Kathmandu
  • Trip Grade: Easy
  • Max. Height: 3550m
  • Accommodation: Lodge

Trip Map

Annapurna Region Trekking Trip Map

Trip Video

Day 01: Kathmandu  1350m - Nepal  Arrival

Day 02: Trip Preparation day

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 6 to 7 hours (820m)

Day 04: a short drive to Kande ( an hour drive) then trek to Deurali 3 hrs via Australian Camp

Day 05: Deurali to Forrest Camp 2600m, 3 hrs  

Day 06: Forrest Camp to Low Camp 3100m, 3 hrs or Badal Danda 4 hrs

Day 07: Low Camp to High Camp 3550m, 5 hrs

Day 08: High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp and back to Low Camp (Next day trek to Siding Mardi Himal Short route Trek )

Day 09: Low Camp to New Bridge,1400m,  3 hrs or Lwang 2 hrs ( visit tea Garden)

Day 10: New Bridge to Jhinu, 1780m, 2 hrs, drive to Pokhara (40 minutes drive), Local bus available

Day 11: Jhinu to Ghandruk 1990m, 7 hrs

Day 12: Ghandruk to Pokhara, 6 Hrs

Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 14: Departure


Mardi Himal Base Camp shot version trek

Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara flight (Pokhara Airport to Kande drive 32 km 00:33 min) and Kande to Australian Camp (2064 m) 2.44 km 1h 5 min (365m ascent & 45 m descent)

Day 02: Australian Camp to Forest Camp (2572m) 11.2 km 3:53 min (716m Ascent & 338m descent)

Day 03: Forest Camp to High camp: This day would be at Low Camp

- Forest Camp to Low Camp (3003m) 3.31 km 1h 46 min (569m ascent & 27m descent)

- Low Camp to Badal Danda (3283m) 1.61 km 00: 47 min ( 280 m ascent & 0 km descent)

- Badal Danda to High camp (3546m) 2.71 km 1 h 2 min (287 m ascent & 44 m descent)

Day 04: Trek High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp: This Day would be High camp

- Mardi Himal viewpoint  (3974 m) 2.55 km 1 h 18 min (446m ascent & 12 m descent)

- Tea shop viewpoint  to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4244m) 2.44 km 00:56 min ( 240m ascent & 5 m descent)

- Return from Mardi Himal Base Camp to Low Camp 9.19 km 2 h 5 min ( 55 m ascent & 1268 m descent)

Day 05: Trek Low Camp to Siding (1890m) 3. 78 km 50 min This day would be returned to Low Camp

- If the trek to Lwang then 12 km 2h 26 min

Day 06: Drive to Pokhara from Siding 24 km 1 h 15 min This day would be Siding or Lwang or can be reached to Pokhara 

- Drive from Lwang to Pokhara Airport 23.1 km 1h 14m 

Day 7: Fly to Kathmandu

Noted: the walking time does not match in High altitude Himalaya according to this measurement of App for offline map.

 

Cost Include

 

 Airport pick up drop, and drive to/from trekking starting/end point by private vehicle as per itinerary required

 From/to Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu tourist bus

 Kathmandu and Pokhara accommodation inclusive breakfast as per itinerary

 entry fees as per itinerary like Annapurna Conservation Area Protection fee (ACAP), Trekker’s Information Management System Card fee {bring 2 copies passport size picture}

 Three times meals including Lunch, Dinner and breakfast during trek with tea/coffee

 Twin sharing room ( if you are two or more)

 An English speaking highly experienced friendly and helpful trekking guide

 One porter for two member

 Guide salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports

 Porter salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports

 Rain protection duffel bag for luggage

 Company guarantee the rescue services if needed; please hand over your insurance policy copy to us

 Government taxes and office service charge



Cost Exclude

 International airfare

 Nepal visa fee which obtained at the airport on arrival, a multiple tourist visa for 15 days US $ 25, for 30 days US $ 40 and for 90 days US $ 100 or Equivalent convertible currency {bring 2 copies passport size picture}

 Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks bottle of mineral/hot water, hot shower and snack  foods during trekking

 Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara

 Battery charge during trekking

 Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incur and strongly recommend international Travel Insurance

 Extra porter for the personal day bag pack

 Extra cost on natural disaster

 Sleeping bag, can be rented from company @ USD 00.80 cent per day per piece

 Kathmandu sightseeing (it will be extra because we should arrange according your  staying in Nepal)

 Any other expenses which is not mentioned in the cost include

 Tips to staffs

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