MARDI HIMAL
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The Mardi Himal Trek is one of the Annapurna Region's hidden jewels when it comes to trekking. You can travel around the map's corner and get off the beaten path, where most people would trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Instead, the Mardi Himal Trekking excursion brings you to Mardi Himal's base camp, located between Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre, also known as Fish Tail Mountain.
The hike follows a scenic path through green hills, oak and rhododendron forests, and valleys surrounded by snow-capped mountains. One of the many beautiful features of this walk is the trek along a high ridge with views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machapucchre, and Manaslu.
In roughly 3-4 hours, you can climb from High Camp (3,700m) to Mardi Himal Base Camp, which gives excellent close-up views of the entire Annapurna Range. Along the whole path, there are basic guesthouses and homestays.
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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m
- Day 2 Kathmandu to pokhara
Altitude: 823m Duration: 30 minutesOn Day 2, the group will either fly or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which is located at an altitude of 823m. The flight takes 30 minutes, while the drive takes 5-6 hours.
- Day 3 Drive to Pokhara, west of the Kathmandu Valley.
On Day 3, the group will drive to Kande and then trek to Pitam Deurali, which is located at an altitude of 2,100m. The walking distance for this day is not specified.
- Day 4 Trek to Forest Camp
On Day 4, the group will trek from Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp, which is located at an altitude of 2,500m. The walking distance for this day is not specified.
- Day 5 Trek from Forest Camp (2600m / 8,530ft) to High Camp (3600m / 11,811ft)
Altitude: 2990mOn Day 5, the group will trek from Forest Camp to Low Camp, which is located at an altitude of 2,990m. The walking distance for this day is not specified.
- Day 6 Trek from High Camp (3600m / 11,811ft) to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m /14,763ft) and to Low Camp (3,050m / 10,006ft)
On Day 6, the group will trek from Low Camp to High Camp, which is located at an altitude of 3,580m. The walking distance for this day is not specified.
- Day 7 Trek from Low Camp (3,050m /10,006ft) to Jhinu Danda (1780m / 5,839ft)
On Day 7, the group will trek from High Camp to Madri Himal Basecamp, which is located at an altitude of 4,500m. They will then return to High Camp. The walking distance for this day is not specified.
- Day 8 the group will trek from High Camp to Sidhing Village
On Day 8, the group will trek from High Camp to Sidhing Village, which is located at an altitude of 1,700m. They will pass through Low Camp on the way. The walking distance for this day is not specified.
- Day 9 Sidhing Village to Pokhara
On Day 9, the group will drive from Sidhing Village to Pokhara and transfer to a hotel.
- Day 10 Pokhara to Kathmandu
On Day 10, the group will either drive or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to a hotel.
- Day 11 Around the Kathmandu Valley.
On Day 11, the group will have a day of sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley.
- AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP : Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 3 nights sharing twin bedroom at the hotel (3-star category) in Kathmandu – Sharing twin Bedroom on BB Plan.
- ACCOMMODATION IN POKHARA : 2 nights sharing a twin bedroom at the hotel (3-star category) in Pokhara on a bed & breakfast basis.
- WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
- PERMITS : All necessary paper works: Annapurna Conservation area permit, TIMS Card & conservation entry fee.
- STAFF INSURANCE : Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
- MAP : Annapurna Region Trekking map.
- MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : Air Transportation: (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – to Pokhara and while returning Pokhara – to Kathmandu, as per itinerary. Land Transportation: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and while returning Pokhara to Kathmandu (by tourist vehicles).
- DRIVE BY PRIVATE/TOURIST VEHICLE : Pokhara – Kande and while returning drive to Pokhara from Siding Village.
- MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.
- FOODS & LODGING : Food 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek.
- DRINKS : 2 liters of boiled water to carry on thermos per day per member.
- GUIDE : Local government-licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sight-seeing in Kathmandu valley.
- PORTER : Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek.
- STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
- VALLEY SIGHTSEEING : Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley [ Swoyambu (Monkey temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square] by a professional guide.
- MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit.
- INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- NEPAL VISA FEES : Nepali Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
- LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).
- EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU & POKHARA : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- INSURANCE : Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- RESCUE EVACUATION : Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs.)
- PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.
- TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
- FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
- INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facility during the trek is not included.
- EXTRA PORTER : $20 USD for an extra porter per day (If an extra porter is demanded).
- TIPS : Tips for Guide, porters, and staff.
- EXTRA : Any other services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
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MARDI HIMAL
- Day 2 Kathmandu to pokhara
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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu
