One of the most inspiring alpine treks in Annapurna that goes through a remote region and snakes through varied landscapes, Mardi Himal is no doubt a serious quest amid the barren beauty. With steep and and craggy cliffs, deep gorges and lush forest all throughout the trail, the trek takes a betting shape when it reaches high above the ridges and crosses deadly mornines. Mardi Himal at (3,540m) and Upper viewpoint at (4,250m) offers the dramatic view of Himalayas - Machhapuchhre, Annapurna group and Mardi Himal which are the major attraction of the trek. Further, the Mardi Himal Trek cuts across several remote Tamang and Gurung villages where you can dig into the vidi culture and local lifestyle.
Very few trekkers make their way to Mardi Himal Base Camp which impressively located at the lap of mighty Mardi Himal and Macchapuchhre. This trek is an ideal choice for those seeking for an “offbeat trekking experience” in the pristine and unexplored part of Annapurna region. On this trek, you will get a chance to appreciate the solitary trails embellished with verdant forest, warm villages, impressive valleys, terraced fields, dazzling river and splendid views of Annapurna, Macchapucchre and Hiunchuli peaks. Additionally, you will make a circuit trek from the base camp so that you don't have to backtrack via the same terrain.
In short, Mardi Himal Trek is a great alternative trek in Annapurna region where you can overnight at local teahouse, try local food, enjoy the amazing hilly landscapes and marvel at the massive Himalayan peaks - Annapurna, Macchapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Mardi Himal and more.
| Day | Day Acitivity |
|---|---|
| Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel |
| Day 02: | Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation day |
| Day 03: | Drive to Pokhara |
| Day 04: | Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali |
| Day 05: | Deurali to Forest Camp |
| Day 06: | Forest Camp to Low Camp |
| Day 07: | Low camp to High camp |
| Day 08: | High camp to Upper Viewpoint and back to high camp |
| Day 09: | High camp to Sidhing village |
| Day 10: | Shiding to Lumre and drive to Pokhara. Fly to Kathmandu |
| Day 11: | Final Departure |
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), you will be received by our airport representative who will escort you to the pre-booked hotel. After hotel check-in, you will take a rest for a while and explore the quaint streets of Thamel to get acquainted with the local environment and culture. Evening: enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Kathmandu |
| Meals | Dinner |
After breakfast, you will make a tour to several historical and religious sites in Kathmandu which are enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites. You will visit the historic Durbar Square (ancient royal seat of Nepal), Pashupatinath (sacred Hindu temple), Swayambhunath (2,000-year-old monkey temple) and Boudhanath (largest Buddhist temple). Afternoon, you will get your equipment checked by trek leaders and get introduced to your fellow trekkers. Make sure you ask all the questions to your trek leader.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Kathmandu |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Today, you can enjoy the beautiful terraced fields, little shops by the side of the road and the gushing Trishuli River on our drive to Pokhara - also known as the ( city of the lake). Pokhara offers a beautiful view of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Pokhara |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 6 - 7 hours |
After early morning breakfast, you will start the adventure with a drive to Phedi and begin the trekking from there. You will walk via stone steps, terraced fields and through villages and forests before reaching the Dhampus village. After lunch here, you will continue your walk towards the small village of Deurali which is perched on a ridge offering good views of Annapurna south, Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Deurali |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 30 min drive and 4 - 5 hours trek |
Today the trail passes through lush forest adorned with rhododendron trees. The trail will be quite until you reach the clearing of the forest camp. You will take a rest and explore the surrounding areas locally known as Kokar.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Forest Camp |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 6 - 7 hours |
Today, you will continue through the dense forest enjoying Nepal's lush biodiversity and reach the Low camp. Here, you can enjoy the tantalizing Mt. Macchapucchre and Mardi HImal. At low camp, you can enjoy surrounding landscapes and observe the local lifestyle.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Low camp |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 5 - 6 hours |
Today, you will trek uphill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Macchapuchhre. The treeline gives way to alpine scrubs with small rhododendron bushes along the trail. Today, you might get the opportunity to enjoy the national bird Pheasant (Danphe) on your way to High camp. You will push high up to the high camp which is the final destination of the day. The mountain views here are really astonishing.
| Accomodation | Overnight in High camp |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 3 - 4 hours |
Today, you will make several ups and downs and sometimes walk through steep and narrow trails to reach the Upper viewpoint. The view of the Himalayas from here is really astonishing. You can enjoy the view of Mardi Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar, Tent Peak, Singhachuli, Macchapuchhre, and several other Himalayas.
After exploration, you will retrace your step back to the high camp for overnight stay.
| Accomodation | Overnight in High camp |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 2 - 3 hours |
Today you will take a different route from high camp to descend back to Pokhara. The different route allows you to experience something different and make the trek more exciting. Shiding village is remarkably quiet and lets you explore the authentic local lifestyle.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Sidhing village |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 6 - 7 hours |
After early morning breakfast, you will walk towards Lumre where you will join a road trail to drive back to Pokhara. Once you reach the lake city Pokhara, you will drive to its domestic airport to catch a flight back to Kathmandu. At Kathmandu airport, our airport representative will receive you and escort you back to the hotel.
In the evening: enjoy the farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of the trip.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Kathmandu |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 2 - 3 hours, 2 hours drive and 25 min flight |
Your trip in Nepal comes to an end today. Our airport representative will drive you back to Tribhuvan International Airport right on scheduled time.
| Meals | Breakfast |
