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.
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.
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
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