Mardi Himal Trek Fixed Departure (March 1,7; Nov 3,10,17 2023)

5.0
(4 reviews)

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Its the fastest circuit trek to reach the Base of Himalayas from Pokhara, at an altitude over 4200 mtrs.It has a close view of many giant snow peaks with Annapurna I (10th tallest in the world), Ghandruk Village, most of the areas of Poonhill & Annapurna Base Camp trek from a close distance through this trek.On the 3rd day, you’ll cross tree line & will be trekking on the ridge of mountain with overlooking views of ocean of clouds, valleys & green forest on 2 sides of rigde along with front facing Panorama of Himalayas, most of which towering over 7,000 mtrs.
Every day your lodging is included in room sharing basis in the trek (4 nights). My fee along with assistant guide (if we have over 5 people) fees, our lodging and foods are included.
I’M DONATING PROFIT FROM THESE TREK TO THE POOR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND CLOTHINGS.
My fee is $13 per person per day.
Please contact me for further queries.

What's Included

Accommodation on sharing basis (This route has few lodges. Private rooms are not always possible.)
Foods and accommodation for guide and assistant guide.
Assistant Guides as per group size
Licensed Trekking Guide (Me)
Porters (Available on $20 extra per day), Your Insurance, Trekking Gears
Your foods
Transportation charge for the trek (Pokhara- Phedi- Pokhara) although I will arrange the vehicles
Trekking permits fees, I will issue them for you and will cost Nepalese currency 5000 per person

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I will pick up & drop all trekkers from a fixed departure point at the central hotel location of Pokhara. I will come to meet you individually at your hotel or a coffee shop in Pokhara before the departure date, explain about the trek and collect documents to issue your trekking permits. Documents required are 2 passport size photos, passport details and Nepalese currency 5000 each.

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Meeting point

There is a boat station at this point at the lake. Please arrive there at 8:30 am on your departure date.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pokhara- Phedi- Pitam Deurali

    2 stops
  • 1
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    -Drive from Pokhara to Phedi after breakfast (50 mins approx.) -Trek from Phedi (1175 mtrs) to Dhampus to Pitam Deurali (5 hrs approx.) -Lunch at Pothana -Dinner and overnight at Pitam Deurali (2140 mtrs)

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Dhampus

    Dhampus is a naturally beautiful village locally inhabited by Gurung caste (Mongolian tribe) and Bhramin caste (Aryan Tribe) people. The consists of traditional structured houses, traditional Nepalese culture, farm terraces, traditional agriculture features, green forest areas, overlooking view of Pokhara Valley and Panoramic view of Annapurna Himalayas.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Pitam Deurali- Low Camp

    1 stop
  • 3
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    - Breakfast at 8:00 am - Trek to Low Camp (2970 mtrs) after breakfast (7 hrs approx) - Lunch at Forest Camp - Dinner and overnight at Low Camp

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Low Camp- Badal Danda-High Camp

    1 stop
  • 4
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    -Breakfast at 8:00 am -Trek to High Camp (3550 mtrs/ 3 hrs) -Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at High Camp) ** High Camp is the location in Mardi Himal trek where the final accommodation is available. Few tea shops are available further during the morning but no lodging and proper foodings are available.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    High Camp- Mardi Base Camp- Low Camp

    1 stop
  • 5
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    -Tea/Coffee at 4:30 am - Carry packed breakfast and hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4210 mtrs/ 4 hrs with breakfast and tea breaks) ** You will find the height of Base Camp as 4500 mtrs almost in 99%+ data which used to be correct some years before. Now Base Camp has been shifted down to the elevation approximately 4210 mtrs as per the measurements shown by my and some other altitude devices. -Hike back to High Camp (2 hrs) -Lunch at High Camp -Trek back to Low Camp (2 hrs 15 mins) -Dinner and Overnight at Low Camp

    11 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Low Camp- Siding- Pokhara

    1 stop
  • 6
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    -Breakfast at 8:00 am -Trek down to Sidhing (1900 mtrs) after Breakfast (3 hrs) -Lunch at Sidhing -Trek down to Lumre (2.5 hrs/ 1190 mtrs) - Drive to Pokhara (1 hr 45 mins)

    8 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Trekking Guide in Pokhara

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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