Mardi Himal Trek (A short 8 Days Trek from Kathmandu)

The Mardi Himal Trek is a relatively newly opened route in the Annapurna region. It is a 7 days trek where you can explore Mardi Himal. This trek is designed for every traveller with an average level of fitness and also with the children to walk and explore the grandeur of nature, landscapes and culture of Nepal. This trekking route gains its popularity for a few years back. It is less crowded trails comparing to other trekking routes. Mardi Himal Base camp is situated at an altitude of 4500 meters above from sea level.

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu

Stop At: Pokhara, Nepal
We will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Pokhara with your guide.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Trekkers Inn

Day 2: Drive to Kande,Trek to Deurali

Stop At: Machhapuchhre Guest house and restaurant, Annapurna-6, Australian camp, Dhampus 33700, Nepal
Have your breakfast and be ready for the first day adventure of Mardi Himal Trek. Today you will first drive to Kande which is west north part of Pokhara which takes 1 hour from Pokhara. From Kande we will follow the trail of Mardi Himal trek through the woodlands lush forests and farmlands reaching the Australian camp (2,045 m). From Australian camp we will get the first glimpse of Annapurna range Himalayas. We then further trek towards Pothana, and finally reaching Deurali for our first stop. Dinner will be served after 6 PM.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Teahouse

Day 3: Trek to Forest Camp

Stop At: Annapurna Region, Annapurna Region, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
This second day of the trek and we continue moving upwards inside the forest of Annapurna conservation area. Our trail passes through lush forest with different species of rhododendrons. After crossing Forest camp (2,500 m) we will see the fantastic view of Mt. Machhapuchchhre (Mt. Fishtail) which we will follow until the base camp.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Teahouse

Day 4: Trek to High Camp

Stop At: Annapurna Region, Annapurna Region, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After breakfast we will start our third day trek towards High camp. We will continue our trek upwards climbing hill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Machhapuchchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail start to see with the different landscape. We reach to high camp, which the final destination of the day. From high camp the mountain views are stunning.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Teahouse

Day 5: Trek to Mardi himal base camp and back to low camp

Stop At: Annapurna Region, Annapurna Region, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
At 04:00 AM: We start our early morning hike towards Upper view point for the sunrise view. The view from above high camp is almost similar throughout the trail more upwards. We will see the valleys and surround mountains from the upper places. The mountains seen from Upper view point and Mardi Himal base camp are, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Mardi Himal, Tare Khang and many more. We then move downwards towards Low camp bak. Overnight at Low camp.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnight at teahouse

Day 6: Trek to Sidhing and Drive back to Pokhara

Stop At: Pokhara, Nepal
This will be our last day of the trek, we move furthermore downwards leaving the mountains behind to reach the beautiful Gurung village Sidhing. Then we will drive back to Pokhara for our overnight stay.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Trekkers in Pokhara

Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu

Stop At: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
On this day you are returning to Kathmandu by drive. You will get shopping time in Kathmandu and we will have a farewell Nepali dinner together.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.