Mardi Himal Trek
What's included
- All Arrival and Departure transfer from the airport to the hotel.
- Full day sightseeing tours in Kathmandu as the itinerary
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Twin sharing accommodation on best Lodge available on treks on full board with breakfast-lunch and dinner.
- Luxury tourist bus transportation from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
- Jeep drive from Pokhara to Phedi and Siding to Pokhara
- Trekking Information Management System fees
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit Fees.
- Group briefing and orientation program on do’s and don't of the trip.
- International air tickets re-confirmation.
- Basic First Aid and Medical Kits.
- Applicable government taxes.
- Experienced and well English speaking guide.
What's not included
- Entrance Fees for sightseeing places
- International Airfare and Nepal Entry Visa.
- Personal Travel and Medical Insurance.
- Expenses of Personal Nature-Gratitude-Airport Tax
- Meals(Lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal Trekking gear and equipment, down or duvet jackets, sleeping bags. (Sleeping bags and down jackets and climbing equipment can hire in Kathmandu at a reasonable cost).
- Emergency Evacuation by any means of Transportations and personal medical kit.
- Porter as on ratio of 2:1 (one porter for two guests)
- Early return from the trips or breaking up the journey due to personal/medical reason clients has to bear extra expenses in Kathmandu or on route with related expenses as there will be no refund from the company in such situation.
Mardi Himal Trekking Route Map[/caption] Mardi Himal Trekking is a great way to enjoy your Himalayan walks within serene and off the beaten tracks away from main trekking trails, a different from other popular Annapurna areas on this trek where you encounter less number of trekkers within its beautiful surroundings.
Mardi Himal is an amazing place and scenic destination around Annapurna Himalaya, where early explorers and pioneers christened the area as ‘The Other Sanctuary’ where the first one was located within Annapurna base camp.
An adventure that takes you around the hidden region on high ridges facing marvelous views of the mountain range of Annapurna Himalaya with Manaslu as well Dhaulagiri peak includes towering majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famous ‘Fish Tail’.
Trek to Mardi Himal takes you at the very bottom of Mardi Himal above 4,490 m / 14,817 ft high, whereas Mardi a small mountain at 5,587 m which is a broken south ridge flank of Machhapuchare Himal offer a glorious panorama of the mountain range.
Mardi Himal treks start from famous touristic city Pokhara with a short drive to reach high scenic hills of Dhampus and its large Gurung village adorned with Buddhism religion and culture, from Dhampus enjoy the panorama of the mountain range.
From here on the high trail then leaving the main villages and away from popular trekking trails heading into complete and pure wilderness within dense beautiful woods covered by tall rhododendron and pine trees.
As the walk progresses on steep up soon leaving the tree lines on entering into a wide-open valley beyond the ridgeline at Mardi Himal base camp where amazing views of mountains surround you leaving you breathless.
After a great scenic moment return journey downhill on the same trail for some time and back into the deep forest as long descend takes you to low warm farm villages for the short exciting drive back to Pokhara by its serene Phewa lake on ending our wonderful Mardi Himal Trekking.
Best Season for Mardi Himal Trek
March to May and September to November months of the year, March to May when most days are clear for views of mountains and pleasant walks with longer sunlight hours due to spring season when wildflowers especially rhododendron and magnolia in bloom.
The next best months are October to December although cold in the morning and nighttime with freezing temperatures around higher hills, but with the fine clear day but sunlight hours due to autumn/fall and pre-winter season.
