Mardi Himal trek is a newly opened trekking trail located in the Annapurna region. It offers stunning views of the mountains and includes the opportunity to discover the culture of different ethnic groups found along the route. Mardi Himal is a ridge of triangular shape, positioned on the Southern slope of Mt Machhapuchhare, considered as a Holy peak, from where one can admire the picturesque valley of Pokhara, the Hiuchuli (6441m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), and Annapurna-I (8091m) mountains. The trekking starts with the trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara, followed by a 30 minute drive to Suikhet-Phedi or an hour drive to Kande. The trail then passes through pine and rhododendrons forests and continues to the South of the Mardi River valley.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley as per itinerary, O/N in hotel
Day 03: Fly/Drive to Pokhara, transfer to hotel, 45 min flying / 6-7 hrs driving
Day 04: Drive to Kande/Phedi, 30 minutes / 1 hr, commence trek to Potana (1990m), ¾ hr
Day 05: Trek to Low Camp (3100m), 5/6 hs
Day 06: Trek to high camp (3900m), 4hrs
Day 07: Excursion day to View Point (4500m), O/N in same place
Day 08: Trek to Siding (1760m), 5/6 hrs
Day 09: Trek to Saidighhatta (1100m),3/4 hrs, drive to Pokhara, transfer to hotel
Day 10: Sightseeing around Pokhara, O/N in hotel
Day 11: Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 12: Free/Shopping day in Kathmandu,
Day 13: Final departure from Kathmandu for your further destination.
- Airport pick up and drive according to itinerary and plan
- Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per programme
- One day sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Cultural guide for sightseeing with private vehicles
- Monument entrance fee for the visit as per programme
- Trekking permits according to itinerary: TIMS cards and ACAP
- Trekking accommodation
- Three meals during the day: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
- Porters and well-experienced guide with their wages and food
- Insurance for local staff
- High altitude chamber as per requirement
- Domestic Airfare, local airport tax and land transportations according to programme
- Applicable Nepal government tax
- Nepal entry visa
- International flights and airport tax
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses/Bar bills
- Laundry service
- Alcoholic drinks with mineral water
- Rescue in emergency
Duration: 13 days
Region: Annapurna
Best Season: Oct-Dec, Apr-May
Difficulty: Low-medium
Maximum elevation: 4500m
Accommodation: Lodge or Home stay basis or Camping
Feature: Mixed culture, Views of Mt. Machhapuchhare (6993m), Annapuran South (7219m), Hiuchuli (6441m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), the seventh highest peak in the world.
