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Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek is a short & spectacular trip in the Annapurna region. The trip covers some of the breathtaking glacial valleys and the hidden landscape of the Annapurna.
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Destination
- Annapurna Region
- Max. altitude
- 4,200 m
- Style
- Trekking
- Price
- On request
Overview
About this journey
Mardi Himal Trek is a short & spectacular trip in the Annapurna region. The trip covers some of the breathtaking glacial valleys and the hidden landscape of the Annapurna. Trekking to the Mardi Himal Base Camp is also described as the journey to the hidden gem. The trek drives through the amazing rhododendron forest at the early portion and eventually, the setting turns on the rugged trail conquered by the hard rock formation. During the trek, we can explore the dramatic views of Mardi Himal, fishtail, Annapurna and Himchuli peaks. The trail undulates along the ridge and after a tiresome walk, you reach the High Camp (3580 m).
Day by day
Itinerary
11 stages over 11 days. Timings are approximate and depend on weather and pace.
We will welcome you to Tribhuvan International Airport and help you to the hotel with the short description of the program.
Our early schedule is set early morning at 6:30 am, we will pick you and escort to the bus station. We drive towards Pokhara after an hour where we will have dramatic rivers, valley, cascade rice porch and rocky gorges on our side. Night moments will be created with boating and superior reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Range in the lake.
We drive to Phedi and march onward to Pothana.
Next destination after Pothana will be a place known as Pitam Deurali. Through our way, we sight dense forest of oak, hemlock, maple, and rhododendrons. Our night will be calm on forest Camp, known as the name Kokar. Our camp contains splendid services.
We proceed to Low Camp continuing through a forest. Rhododendrons and tree covered with moss, Lichen, and ferns come on our way. The Low Camp is designated with Mt. Machhapuchhre visible up to the valley.
The trail flares up towards the west with an adoring view of the Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. The trail leads along the Mardi Himal edge with Rhododendron bushes and colorful Danphe on the section. We will uplift to the lodge at high camp that captures the wonderful view of Annapurna, Huinchuli, and Machhapuchhre(fishtail).
We are scheduled for an early wake up in order to have morning sunrise view. Then we follow as per routine towards Mardi Himal. Our sightseeing on the occasion includes Danphe pheasant, Nepali national. After approximation of 3 hours, we shall stand on the Upper viewpoint. This viewpoint helps us with south faces spectacular Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Fishtail via the Machhapuchhre and all of the peaks in the Sanctuary.
We will have our takeoff completing a circuit and low camp. The trail takes us to Siding. Siding is well known for the traditional village and is the busy destination of a journey.
We forward to Lumre from Siding. On the way, we will pass Kalimati and Ghalel villages. Kalimati has Brahmin inhabitant whereas Both Brahmin and Gurung in Ghalel. We catch up our transportation from Lumre that will take us to Pokhara.
Our day tracks back to Kathmandu, a beautiful drive for about 6 hours.
We will go through final schedule by taking you to the Tribhuvan International Airport, 3 hours earlier than flight time.
Inclusions
What’s included
Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle
- All your standard Meals during the Lodge to Lodge trek and Camping (Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners)
- Local Gautam holidays Expeditions licensed English speaking guide
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage and equipment during the trek
- Area permits
- Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
- Official expenses
Not included
- Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
- Hot shower, wifi, and Battery charge during the trek
- Personal trekking Equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned in ‘Price Includes’ section
Good to know
Trip details
- Starts in
- Pkedi
- Ends in
- Pokhara
- Country
- Nepal
- Languages spoken
- Nepali/English/Hindi
- Maximum altitude
- 4,200 m
- Price
- On request. We quote for your dates and group
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