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The Mardi Himal Trek is a short trek and newly opened route in the Annapurna region of Nepal .It is an excellent choice for those who love to trek in relatively un-spoiled and less crowded trekking region. provides an life time memoriable opportunity to explore magnificent and panoramic views of Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mt Gangapurna, Mt Hiunchuli, the Annapurna South, Mt Machhapucchre (Fishtail), and Mardi Himal.
Travelers can get a complete trekking experience from this trek. The delightful rhododendron forests and mesmerizing sunset views are added bonus to the trek. Stopping at local teahouses and homestays, authentic experiences are abundant in the Mardi Himal trek.
Located just east of the trail to Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi trek has its own beauty to behold. Upon the completion of this wonderful trek, one can remember beautiful slides of cultural, natural, and spectacular bits from the Himalayas. Witness the best of Mardi Himal with Himalaya Sanctuary.
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
One of the representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting you at the international terminal gate holding your name and take you to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting you outside the international arrival terminal gate to pick you up than You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After breakfast in the morning you will be Proceed for Sightseeing place as given below. 1.Boudhanath Stupa , Lies about 6 kms to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath. 2.Pasupatinath Temple , Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple 3.patan Darbar Square , Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone 4.Swayambhunath Stupa (World Heritage Site) Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Pokhara
Our trekking staff will pick you up at the hotel at around 6:30 am and escort you to the tourist bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:00 am. Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
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After breakfast,we drive to Kade then start our trek to Australian Camp for lunch which is around one and half hour.Australian Camp offers magnificent views Mt Machhapuchhré, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli as well as the Manaslu Range.After lunch, we continue our trek to Pothana,a beautiful village then to Deurali where we will stay overnight.Deurali is a small and beautiful village which offers the Mt Machhapuchhré, the Pokhara Valley and Annapurna South as well as the top view of Mt. Dhaulagiri.Overnight in Deurali.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
After breakfast, we start our trek ascending up hill through a big forest on narrow flat trails with beautiful view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Fishtail on the way to forest camp.After reaching forest camp,we take lunch and free time to explore nature. Overnight in Forest Camp.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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After breakfast, the trek starts off with a descent through a large rhododendron forest for Low Camp, our stopover for tea.We continue our trek ascending uphill to Badal Danda for the lunch.Badal Danda offers the views of Annapurna South , Hiunchuli as well as all the trail that leads to Annapurna Base Camp to the north, Mt. Fishtail to the east and Pokhara Valley in south..After lunch,we continue our trek to High camp,place where we stay overnight. We spend night at High Camp with the beautiful views of Mt Hiunchuli right in front, the entire Annapurna Range and numerous settlements including Chhomrong, Sinawa and Ghandruk. Overnight in High Camp.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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After breakfast ,We start our trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp.The trial is steep uphill, on a narrow trail, on a ridge with cliffs on both sides, against strong winds, demanding extra care for that necessary balance required to avoid a fall, with an exceptional view of Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mt Gangapurna and the Hiunchuli .We spend around 30-45 minutes at Mardi Himal Base Camp and walk back to high camp. Overnight at HighCamp
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
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We will follow a different route back to Pokhara via Sidhing village. Today we will be walking mostly downhill from the High Camp losing about 2000 meters in altitude. The views are fantastic from this segment of the walk too. Passing numerous small forests dominated by rhododendron patches we will drop down from the camp. Nearing the Sidhing village we will go pass small shrines and monasteries. Sidhing is one of the major villages of the area and one can get a taste of the village lifestyle here. Rest for the day at a hotel/lodge here. Overnight at Sidhing village.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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For the last section of the Mardi Himal Trek, we have a pretty relaxed downhill walk to Lumre. The terraced fields and green hills with a glimpse of snow-capped mountains behind prove this portion picturesque. Short but livelier we will complete the trek at Lumre and catch a cab to Pokhara. Rest for a while in the hotel after reaching there and head out to explore the city. You can walk in the lakeside areas in the evening to view a beautiful sunset over Phewa Lake here. Try some Thakali cuisine and enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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You can visit some of the local attractions early today before the drive back to Kathmandu. After breakfast, your guide will take you to a local bus station where you will catch a bus back to the capital. Enjoy the refreshing hill highway segment to the valley. We will drive you to your hotel in Thamel. In your spare time head out to explore the lively Thamel market and do some souvenir shopping. Join us for a farewell dinner and share your experiences with the whole team. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
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We will pick you up and drive you to the TIA from your hotel a couple of hours before the departure. With some exciting stories and wonderful memories from the Himalayas, the Mardi Himal Trek with Himalaya Sanctuary will remain with you forever.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,428ft)
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing(1,350m/4,428ft)
Drive to Pokhara (915 mtr)
Pokhara to Deurali (2,100 metres) about 3 – 4 hour
Deurali to Forest Camp (2,500 metres) 3 – 4 Hour
Forest Camp to High Camp (3,700 metres ) 4 – 5 hour
To Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 metres ) 6 -7 Hour and back to High Camp
High Camp to Siding (1,700 metres) 4 – 5 Hour
Siding to Pokhara
Drive to Kathmandu(200kms / 6-7 hrs)
Departure for your onward Destination
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
- Our representative from Himalaya Sanctuary will meet you after landing and custom clearance in the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Following a brief introduction and Nepali welcome, we will drive you to the hotel in Thamel.
- Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
- You will visit the major world heritage sites and beautiful attractions around the valley throughout today. Some of these might be: Swayambhunath Stupa , This is one of the oldest heritage sites of Nepal. From the Temple viewpoint at the top, you can have a full-extent view of the Nepalese capital. Patan Darbar Square here resembles the rich history, art, and culture of the Kathmandu Valley. Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Asia with over 500 small and big shrines, Lingams, and temples in the temple complex. Boudhanath Stupa: The largest stupa and center of Tibetan Buddhism in the Kathmandu valley. One of the best places to relax and take a hint of Buddhist culture in Kathmandu.
- Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m)
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Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
- Our representative from Himalaya Sanctuary will meet you after landing and custom clearance in the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Following a brief introduction and Nepali welcome, we will drive you to the hotel in Thamel.
- Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
- You will visit the major world heritage sites and beautiful attractions around the valley throughout today. Some of these might be: Swayambhunath Stupa , This is one of the oldest heritage sites of Nepal. From the Temple viewpoint at the top, you can have a full-extent view of the Nepalese capital. Patan Darbar Square here resembles the rich history, art, and culture of the Kathmandu Valley. Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Asia with over 500 small and big shrines, Lingams, and temples in the temple complex. Boudhanath Stupa: The largest stupa and center of Tibetan Buddhism in the Kathmandu valley. One of the best places to relax and take a hint of Buddhist culture in Kathmandu.
- Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m)
- After breakfast, our guide will take you to the bus station near Thamel. You will take a scenic highway drive out from Kathmandu to the beautiful city of Pokhara. This thrilling road is packed with wonderful scenery and views to enjoy. Throughout the drive, we will take small breaks for snacks and lunch too. You will drive straight to your hotel here and rest for the day. In the evening you can take short walks to the lakeside area near your hotel.
- Day 04: Drive to Phedi and Trek to Deurali (2,100 m)
- The trek starts from Phedi today which is about 45 minutes’ drive from the Pokhara valley. After reaching Phedi we will start walking in a bit relaxed trail to Deurali. This well-managed path passes through the iconic Dhampus village. Stone patched trail lead us to Dhampus village. We will have our lunch here and continue the trek to a small ridge. After about an hour we will reach the small village of Deurali.
- Day 05: Deurali to Forest Camp (2,550 m)
- Enjoy a beautiful view of Machhapuchhre (fishtail) and Mardi from Deurali before starting the trek. In clear weather, one can have a majestic and clear view of these peaks. We will pass through red rhododendron forests and small villages before reaching the Forest camp. This area is locally known as Kokkar. From the camp, one can have a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape and natural scenery. Overnight at a lodge/teahouse in Forest Camp.
- Day 06: Forest Camp to High Camp (3,700 m)
- From forest camp, we have a steady uphill walk to High Camp today. Stopping briefly at the low camp we will have our lunch in a teahouse here. Nearing the high camp we can experience the change in vegetation and landscape as well. The alpine flora and fauna start to show up clearing the fantastic views all around the trail. After three hours of a climb from the low camp will see us reaching the High Camp. Overnight at a lodge/teahouse in High Camp.
- Day 07: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,000 m)
- We will start the hike to the Mardi Himal base camp early and view a mesmerizing sunrise over the snow-capped peaks. Heading first to the upper viewpoint the sublime view of Himalayas dominates the skyline. After some fantastic time here we will continue our trek to the highest point of the trail. Walking in a gradual uphill path we will reach the base camp after a couple of hours. From the base, we can have alluring views of Mardi, Fishtail, Tent peak, Annapurna Massif, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar and many other snow-capped peaks of the region. After a fantastic time in the base camp, we will return to High Camp. Overnight at a teahouse in High Camp
- Day 08: High Camp to Sidhing (1,700 mt)
- We will follow a different route back to Pokhara via Sidhing village. Today we will be walking mostly downhill from the High Camp losing about 2000 meters in altitude. The views are fantastic from this segment of the walk too. Passing numerous small forests dominated by rhododendron patches we will drop down from the camp. Nearing the Sidhing village we will go pass small shrines and monasteries. Sidhing is one of the major villages of the area and one can get a taste of the village lifestyle here. Rest for the day at a hotel/lodge here. Overnight at Sidhing village.
- Day 09: Siding to Pokhara
- For the last section of the Mardi Himal Trek, we have a pretty relaxed downhill walk to Lumre. The terraced fields and green hills with a glimpse of snow-capped mountains behind prove this portion picturesque. Short but livelier we will complete the trek at Lumre and catch a cab to Pokhara. Rest for a while in the hotel after reaching there and head out to explore the city. You can walk in the lakeside areas in the evening to view a beautiful sunset over Phewa Lake here. Try some Thakali cuisine and enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
- Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu
- You can visit some of the local attractions early today before the drive back to Kathmandu. After breakfast, your guide will take you to a local bus station where you will catch a bus back to the capital. Enjoy the refreshing hill highway segment to the valley.
- Day 11: Departure Day
- We will pick you up and drive you to the TIA from your hotel a couple of hours before the departure. With some exciting stories and wonderful memories from the Himalayas, the Mardi Himal Trek with Himalaya Sanctuary will remain with you forever.
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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