Nepal > Annapurna > Mardi Himal Trekking

Mardi Himal trek is a short colorful foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past waterfalls where you can stop to cool yourself. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek. This Mardi Himal Trekking is one of the bitten Eco-tourism based trekking destinations in Nepal.
This trek offers the opportunity to escape Nepal’s tourist trails to venture in to the deep forests and roam the high alpine pastures that flank the Annapurna ranges. The emphasis of the trek is on the forest and wilderness zone of these mountains. Some villages are visited on the last days of the trek and these receive few visitors and retain much of their traditional charm. There is an essence of exploration on this trek. The trails we follow are not well used and sometimes hard to identify.

Highlights of the Trek

magnificient close-up view of annapurna and machhapuchhare range, Wilderness trek in annapurna region, flora and fauna, beautiful Village view, alpine forest, Gurung and thakali Gulture, eco friendly villager, the least touristy trek.

Facts of the Trip

Tour Region: Annapurna Region.
Best season: September to November & Feb to May.
Transportation: By tourist bus / private or Air.
Accommodation: Hotels, Resorts & tea houses and camping.
Grade: Moderate to strenuous
Trekking style: tea house / camping
Highest access of the trek: Around 18500 feet.
Culture: Mixed culture of Gurung, Magar, Thakali.
Himalayan sights: Annapurna Range, Fishtail Range (machhapuchhare range), Dhawalagiri Range, Nilgiri.
Attraction: Close Mountain View, Villages, local peoples, rhododendron forest.

Travel Insurance

Make sure to have both medical and evacuation insurance before coming to Nepal for Trekking. Insurance for the guide and supporters which we will arrange, Note: - B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= dinner Note : The departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, trail slides, and avalanches.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathamdu

Upon arrival you will be met and assisted by an Himalayan Idol representative and transferred to Hotel.

Day 02: Drive/Fly from Kathmamdu to Pokhara

After morning breakfast drive/fly to Pokhara , half day sightseeing in Pokhara Valley(Phewa Lake, Barahi Temple, boating in Fewa Lake, Davis Falls, Gupteshwori Temple, ).

Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Pothana Deurali(2150m).
Drive from Pokhara to Phedi, it takes one hours by driving. The road is reasonably good. Then trek from Phedi to Pothana village Deurali (2150m). It takes 4 hours then overnight at camp.

Day 04: Trek from Pothana Deurali to forest camp.
After morning breakfast today we trek from Pothana village to Forest Camp. it takes about 5 hours then overnight at camp.

Day 05: Trek from Forest Camp to Low Camp
The flora and funna has turned to classic cloud forest with mosses and liche, . As we climb there are natural windows in the woods that view out onto thrilling panoramas towards Hiunchuli Peak and the knife-sharp traverse towards Annapurna South. Far below, to our left, we can see Modi Khola Valley leading up into the Annapurna Sanctuary. Though Low Camp still surrounded by forest, we have magnificient northerly views of the ever-closer ‘Fishtail’.

Day 06 :Trek from Low Camp to High Camp (4100 m).
After early breakfast we start trekking to reach our highest point of the trek, if conditions are favorable, up to 15,000 /16,000 ft. In the afternoon we return to our camp. If the weather is clear, the view today will never be forgotten. Overnight at camp.

Day 07 : Exploration Day
Today is rest day in and around High Camp. A peaceful day of acclimatization, reading and relaxing in the warmth of the midday sun.

Day 08 : Trek from High Camp to Siding Village (1280m ).
Today the trail decents through the shade of the forest, and out onto terraced fields, down 1,600 m. This is a different route down –to the upper Mardi Khola. Here, as we make our way along the banks of the Mardi Khola from the hill-side village of Siding, down through the lovely fields, past the simple farms and over the 'interesting' bridges, there is no doubting this is indeed the idyllic Nepali countryside.

Day 09 : Siding Village to Pokhara.
With morning spectacular views of himalayan range from siding, the trail continues to pokhara city.

Day 10 : Return to Kathmandu
After morning breakfast in the hotel, the tour starts with the scenic view of beautiful hills, countryside lifestyle driving along the Trishuli River. Enjoy the scenic countryside and the drive along the Trisuli River.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

Price Include :

Pick & Drop to Airport / 1night hotel in Kathmandu as per our corresponding.
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide as per itinerary.
3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
Accommodation in the mountain lodges or guesthouses in twin sharing bases during the trek.
Experienced English speaking Government licenses holder trekking guide & Supporters (One supporter for Two People, weight must not be more than 25 KGS)
Facility of food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
Trekking permit/ National Park fees/ Conservation fees/ as per government requirement and TIMS Card ( new provision)
Necessary all ground transportation by private tourist bus or car.

OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

Price does not include :

Any meals in Kathmandu except breakfast, any alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, whisky etc), any cold drinks, juices), mineral waters, laundry bills, bar bills, communication bills, Tips for guide & porters
Airfare domestic / international flights.
Nepal entry and re-entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Kathmandu Airport (TIA).
Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights
Personal trekking equipment, medical and travel insurance.
Entrance fees for sightseeing/Monument any kind of personal expenses.
Helicopter rescue charge incase if we needed.
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu Flight ticket.
Others then not mention above.