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Overview Itinerary Includes Altitude FAQ
 
Difficulty
  • Medium-Hard
Max elevation
  • 4500m m
Meal
  • Full board on trek
Accommodation
  • Hotel, Lodge
Transportation
  • Private Car / Bus
Best month
  • March - May & Sept - Nov

Overview

Trek Description

The newly opened gateway to hidden treasure in the Annapurna region, Mardi Himal Trek brings you to a unique trekking route rarely explored by the trekkers. Mardi Himal Trekking trail is less traveled and has defined a fresh lovable trekking destination for the trekkers around the globe.

Mardi Himal Trek takes you high to the Mardi Himal Base Camp standing at an elevation of 4500m. The giant Mardi Himal appears so lively and charming from here. The ultimate destination of Mardi Himal Trek is the base camp of Mardi Himal from where we will behold the underlying exceptional beauty of Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal. Annapurna ranges view adds more charm in our Mardi Himal Trekking.

Unlike many other treks, Mardi Himal Trek is distinctive as we set up camp tents for overnight stays at many different places. You will find very few remote villages as we move up to High Camp. So, camp tenting experience will also be an exciting one.

This Annapurna Mardi Himal Trekking is specially designed for trekkers who love peace and amiable environment to walk around. The beauty and style Mardi Himal trek possess is sure lure you and plunge you deep leaving the footprints you'll never forget!

Trek Route

The initiation point for Mardi Himal Trekking in Annapurna Region is Pokhara. We drive from Kathmandu to Pokhra and again from Pokhara to Phedi after which we start walking all the way to our destination. Upon completion of Mardi Himal Trek, we take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The Route Map has captured every trail we would be following throughout our Annapurna Mardi Himal Trekking. Click Here for the routes and coverage areas of your destination.

Trek Highlights

Annapurna Mardi Himal Trekking allows you to gain a unique and rare trekking experience to observe the sacred Mardi Himal from the West and South Base Camps. Here are the major highlights of your Mardi Himal Trek.

  • Sight Seeing in Pokhara – the Phewa Lake, the Davis Fall, Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), Gupteshwor Cave, Mahendra cave and many others
  • Pokhara valley view
  • Annapurna Himalayan Range
  • Stunning Mountain Dhaulagiri views
  • Camp set up for overnight stay
  • Forest Camp and High Camps
  • Mardi Himal Base Camp, West and South
  • Gigantic view of Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre
  • Off the beaten pathways to Mardi Himal
  • Rhododendron and Oak Forest
  • Learn Buddhism, and visit ancient monasteries
  • Unique Gurung, Magar and Thakali culture and generous hospitalities of the people living in this region
  • Spring Season is the best to discover the wild variety of flowers all around
  • The traditional farming system

Our Trekking Group

The trekking group to Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek depends on the number of persons. Normally, we take in 1-10 persons in a group. However, if you are in a bigger group of more than 10 persons, we can manage the Mardi Himal Trekking accordingly. The maximum number '10' is the outcome of generally organized group treks. But, we are good at organizing treks for any group size you require.

Besides the trekking group, we have our local staffs to assist you as well. Trekking does not just mean traveling around; it will be more rewarding if you can gain good bunch of information of the areas you travel. So, we provide you with guides for that and in order to assure easy travel experience, we have porters who would carry on your luggage. We will facilitate you with 1 porter for 2 persons, 1 porter carrying maximum of 20 kg weight.

Guides and Porters

For trekking group of 1 to 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter).

For trekking group of more than 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide, 1 Assistant Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

Accomodation and Meals

Our overnight stay would be on Tea houses/Lodge and Camp Tent mostly during Mardi Himal Trek in Annapurna Region. Twin sharing comfortable beds and common bathroom will be provided. The place is clean and hygienic. However, if you require a single supplement accommodation, it can also be made available on request at an additional cost of US$ 200. But still you need to be aware that single supplement accommodation may not be available at all the places during your Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek.

During Camp stay at various destinations, we will be providing full board meals that include dry foods, packed foods and liquors. We will shop prior to camp stay and provide you with meals you would like to have.

Also, our Mardi Himal Trek would let you experience typical Nepali food, special mountain foods and other cuisines including international cuisine like Indian, Tibetan, Italian, and Continental. You can always make your choices from the food menu available there. We will have breakfast and dinner at tea house/guest house whereas we will have lunch on our way.

While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, your accommodation is at tourist standard hotels facilitated with Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower, Internet service and others. The facilities provided here is of 2 to 3 star standard hotel. We offer welcome dinner, farewell dinner and breakfasts during your stay in Kathmandu. Other meals as well as your other personal expenses will be from your own pocket during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea/Coffee) are included during Mardi Himal Trekking once you leave Kathmandu and head forward from Pokhara.  

Transportation

The means of transportation are private vehicles, tourist bus and planes. Pick up and drop from airport to hotel, and hotel to airport will be done by the vehicles of Imperial Nepal Treks. Also, we will be driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus.

Our Mardi Himal trekking will starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. From Pokhara, we drive to Phedi and walk all the way to our destination. While returning, we take flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. 

Safety and Pracaution

It is necessary that you take in good precaution during your travel to avoid any difficulties in your Mardi Himal Trek.  As the Mardi Himal Trekking leads to higher altitude range, you need some trustworthy, experienced, qualified and well-equipped people around you. Your safety is assured by the local trek guide and other staffs.

Since these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced, qualified and well-equipped leader such that your trek runs safe and successful one. The guides of Imperial Nepal Treks are trained and licensed from Nepal Government, certified from TAAN and Nepal Mountaineering Association with experience over 8 years. So, this is a double assurance for your safety and to make sure that you are in the correct and professionals hand. Thus, you need not worry about anything; we are here only at your service.

Health Issues

Regarding health issues, we are well aware that you are likely to get Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Going up high at faster pace is too harmful and can be fatal as well because of less oxygen. Some general symptoms of AMS are

  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Dizziness or light-headedness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Rapid pulse (heart rate)
  • Shortness of breath with exertion

Due to this, we need good time to adapt in the current environment and thus we have planned our itineraries in such a way that we get enough time for acclimatization to ensure your health safety.

A good planning for Mardi Himal Trek is a must to minimize the health risks with problems like AMS. And if you are a patient of heart, lungs or blood disease, it is very important that you consult with your doctors and familiarize yourself with the remedies for the diseases before trek.  

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Itinerary

Day 01 : Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu. (822 m/2696 ft.))

Early morning   quick breakfast at hotel and start our journey begins with a 6 to 7-hour drive to Pokhara. On the way we can see best Mountain View, River Bank and other landscape.  After reach in Pokhara we can visit in Lakeside and enjoy best lake view. We stay at Pokhara hotel 

Breakfast Time Travel: 8 hrs drive in Bus
Day 02 : Drive from Pokhara to Phedi and trek to Pothana (1950 m/6397 ft.))

After breakfast in pokhara we start to drive to Phedi where we start our journey to walk.
After short break in Phedi almost we need to climb up hill to Dhampus.  It is approximately 2- 3-hour steep uphill route, which takes around 4-5 hours to cover.
You will be having the first lunch on the trekking journey at Dhampus. Here, you can enjoy your meal along with the views of the wonderful Annapurna massif, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu.

Breakfast/ Wellcome Dinner 1 hour driving,4 hour walking
Day 03 : Trek to Forest Camp from Pothana (2600 m/8530 ft.))

Morning after Breakfast we need to start our journey to Forest Camp. One the way we pass some local village include Pitam Deurali,  and hike another 5-6 Hour to  passes through the rhododendron forest and the scenic views of snow-capped mountains.

Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner 14.5 km, 5-6 hour
Day 04 : Trek to High Camp from Forest Camp (2600 m/8530 ft.))

Morning good breakfast at Forest Camp then start our treks to High Camp. One the way we pass small Tea Shop and restaurant. If we want we stop to having some tea coffee in not we keep continue to walking uphill to High Camp via Badal Danda.
From Badal Danda we can see the best view of the Annapurna range, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and Hiunchuli.

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner 8.5 km, 5-6 hour
Day 05 : Trek From High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp & descend to Siding (4500m )

This is our final destinations, you need to hike up a steep hill to the Mardi Himal Base Camp at an altitude of 4500 meters (14,764 ft).  This Day we need to wake up early in the morning to reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for the sunrise view.  From Base camp view point we can see   Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South, Mardi Himal, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar, Fishtail, and Other.  After completed our first mission we need to back to High camp we will descend back to reach Siding and stay overnight there. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 9.3 km , 7-8 hours
Day 06 : Drive to Pokhara from Lumre – Siding (822 m/2696 ft.))

After Breakfast in Siding we need to walk down 2-3 hour then Take a local shearing jeep Drive back to Pokhara. Sometime we take jeep from Siding village but some time we need to go lumre and take a jeep ride back to pokhara.  . 

Breakfast /Lunch 3 hour walking 2 hour Driving
Day 07 : Dive to Kathmandu to Pokharar/ Or on your own destinations (Altitude:1,300m/)

Morning after breakfast at pokhara you can choose your own destinations. If you like to back Kathmandu or you like to stay more days in pokhara.  If you like to back to Kathmandu our guide arrange you Tourist Bus ticket and back to Kathmandu.

Time Travel: 5 to 6 hrs drive in Bus/Jeep

What's Included


Classic SERVICE INCLUDES

Airport pick up & drop off service in a private vehicle

2 nights’ accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast

Kathmandu to pokhara and pokhara to kathmandu by bus

Pokhara to Phedi by car

Siding to Pokhara by jeep

The best available clean and comfortable Tea house accommodation during the trek

All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea/coffee during the trek

Government license holder trekking guide

One porter for each 2 people.

Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staff

Trekking permits – Annapurna conservation permit and TIMS Card.

 All Local and Government taxes, administrative charges

 Safe drinking water.
SERVICE EXCLUDES

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara

    Hotel, in Kathmandu

    Personal expenses (phone call, internet, laundry, bar bills, snacks, battery recharge, bottled or boiled water, souvenirs, hot showers, extra porter etc.)

    Personal trekking gear and equipment

    Tips for guide, porter and driver (tipping is expected)

    Flight options Kathmandu pokhara- Kathmandu

     

Altitude



FAQ

What is the success rate for your trips? 
  • We have up to 98 % success rate for our Annapurna  treks.
What type of shape do I need to be in, is this trip for me?
  • To prepare for a strenuous trek you should begin training at least two to three months before your departure. As a guideline, an hour of aerobic exercise three to four times per week would be considered a minimum requirement. The best preparation is bushwalking involving relatively steep ascents and descents. If you can manage a couple of valley floor to ridgeline ascents per comfortable and able to enjoy the trek to the fullest. They are physically strong, sharp-witted and have an incredibly positive attitude towards a life that we would consider extremely tough. There is something about a trek in the Himalaya that draws you back time and time again. For keen walkers it is a paradise and even avowed non-walkers find that one foot just seems to follow the other, drawn by the appeal of what lies beyond. 
Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?
  • Yes Some one come to pick you up from airport to hotel .
What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in trekking?
  • In Kathmandu we will provide you 3* category hotel and mountain normal Tea house/ Lodge
Is it possible to reserve a trip now and pay deposit later or do I HAVE to pay deposit at booking/reservation?
  • About deposit amount depend about you,  This is possible  you reserve your trip now and pay your deposit amount  20% later
Is there a possibility of getting separate rooms for the Kathmandu portion of the trip? If so how much extra will this cost?
  • Yes this is possible of getting separate rooms in Kathmandu, It cost around $40 Per night.
Is this a guaranteed departure even if I am alone stating in the request trip?
  • Our departure  is guaranteed even if you are along.
When I pay the remainder of the money on arrival in Kathmandu, how do you take that money? US cash or credit card?
  • Remaining balance you pay upon your arrival in Kathmandu. We accept Visa card, MasterCard, and cash.
What sort of food can I expect in trekking?
  • Most teahouses (lodges) in Annapurna  trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal  bhat(rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat some every day. In many larger villages you may find some meat items on the menu.
Is the food in mountain prepared to international standard in terms of safety?
  • YES, the food is very safe during the trekking and we recommend you to eat the vegetarian and local food. Please follow the suggestion of our guide on the trek.
Is water provided and is there still water available at higher altitudes? Is it filtered/boiled? Readily available?
  • Bottled water is easily available at the lodges and tea houses. You can buy bottled water at the cost of USD 2 at lower elevations to USD 4 to higher elevation per littler. You can also drink the normal tap or spring water if you bring the purifying aid with you.
What mode of transportation do you use?
  • We used in Kathmandu  all transport Car/ Van/Bus with A/C 
What is the best season for this trekking?
  •  February, March, April, May,/ October, November, December are the best time to do Annapurna  trek.
What is the weather and temperature like in trekking?

Spring - March / April / May / June

  • During springtime, the average temperature is 17 degrees C with a maximum of 25 degrees C during sunny days and a minimum of -15 degrees C in the morning and at night for areas above 4000 meters.
July / August Through Mid-September is Monsoon Season
  • The maximum temperature during the monsoon season averages 25 degrees C during sunny days with a minimum -15 degrees C in the morning and night at areas above 4000 meters. The average temperature tends to hover around a comfortable 18 degrees C.
Autumn - End of September / October / November
  • The average temperature during the fall is 15 degrees C with a maximum temp of 20 degrees C during sunny days and a minimum of -10 degrees C in the morning and at night, for areas above 4000 meters altitude.
I m a Vegeterain, is that a Problem ?
  • No problem at all because the lodges mostly serve the vegetarian meals. We always recommend our clients to eat vegetarian meals to avoid the food poisoning, eating heavy meals and non- vegetarian meals at the high altitude is not really safe for the stomach.
Do your guides have trekking guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center? Have they received first aid training for high altitude?
  • Yes, they have all received a 45-day training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). And NMA.
What safety measures are in place? What safety equipment do your guides carry with them on trek to deal with sickness/accidents?
  • Our guides are well trained for the high altitude problems and first aid. They always carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well. All our guides carry the local mobile phones and SAT phones for the emergency.
Do you know about how many miles the trek is?
  • Total distance of the entire trek is about 75 miles.
Do we book our own international flights to and from Nepal?
  • Yes, you need to book your own International flights.
Can I charge my digital camera or other equipment’s on my trip?
  • These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges
Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
  • There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. All our guides are equipped with the local mobile phone. You may wish to pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too.
Can I use credit cards in the places I visit in trekking?
  • No In Trekking  you need a cash. Please change the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you go to the mountains.
How much additional money do I need per day?
  • It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 15 to USD 18 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking.
Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
  • This is a difficult thing to gauge. we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.
What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?
  • Our guide he  arrange some  guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hotel water in bucket will be provided for shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.
Is Imperial Nepl staff insured?
  • Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters.
Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?
  • Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.
Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?
  • Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.
Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?
  • The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.
Can I obtain the visa for Nepal upon on arrival at the airport?
  • YES, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.

Hear From Our Travelers

Poonhill - Mardi Himal Trek Apr 2023
Solo

It's my third trek in Nepal, and also my third time with Imperial Nepal and their wonderful guide - Hari, who has become a good and close friend of mine. I guess that already explains something special about Nepal and the company.

This time I did a 8-day trek to poonhill and then mardi himal. As usual, Hari is very reliable and humorous. He is a person you can rely on along the trek in terms of safety, food and accomodations, transport, adhoc changes to itinerary and knowledge. He is also friendly to other nepali and travellers so that we can often make many more friends throughout the trek.

Most importantly, I am sure he will make your trek more fun and enjoyable, that's what he values most.

mstchg

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