07/09/2022
The Mardi Himal trek is a newly opened eco-tourism, trekking trail that takes trekkers to the base camp of Mardi Himal offering an extraordinary view of the majestic Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and Manaslu. It also offers opportunity to enjoy the blue glaciers of the Annapurna sanctuary. The location lies east of the Annapurna Base Camp in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This, off the beaten track takes you away from the busy trail through the forest of Rhododendron and Juniper and the pristine little settlements of Tamang and Gurung people, all the way up to the base of Mardi Himal. Camping every night, sleeping under the stars and the mighty Himalayas offer utmost adventure to the trekkers. 4,500m is the maximum altitude achieved during this trek.
11 days Mardi Himal trekking itinerary designed by Amigo Treks and Expedition also includes a full day guided tour to some of the major sites of the Kathmandu Valley. The package includes full board during the trek and bed and breakfast before and after the trek. Due to the unavailability of tea houses and lodges, the nights are spent in a te house during the trek. Cooks are hired to serve your choice breakfast, lunch and dinner. In Pokhara and Kathmandu, the accommodation and meals are arranged in the hotel itself. The package also includes the benefit of a free map. Moreover, the package can be customized to your requirements and all the customized packages guarantee flat rates, no hidden charges, special group discount and 100% departure date.
March-May and September-November is the right time to enjoy the trek, as these months are very supportive in terms of weather, temperature, trail and visibility. Moreover, if you are looking to explore more areas of the Annapurna region try our other packages like the Annapurna Base Camp trek 16 days, or even the Annapurna Circuit Trek 20 days.
This hike to the base camp of Mardi Himal starts with a 40 minute ride from Pokhara to Phedi. The trail passes through Pothana, Forest Camp, and High Camp and finally up to the base camp of the Mardi Himal, which then retraces the same path till the Low Camp, where the trail heads towards Sidhing Village. The trail then follows the line of the river valley and heads towards the end point of the trek Lumre, where we catch a vehicle to Pokhara. Enjoy!
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara. (850m/6 hours.)
Day 04: Pokhara to Pothana. (1970m/5 hours.)
Day 05: Pothana to Forest Camp. (2550m/ 7 hours.)
Day 06: Forest Camp to High Camp. (4100m/ 6 hours.)
Day 07: High Camp, trek to Base Camp.
Day 08: High Camp to Siding Village. (1280m/ 7 hours.)
Day 09: Siding Village to Pokhara. (850m/2.5 hours trek and 1 hour drive.)
Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 11: Departure day
