29/11/2021
You're welcome to join earthly paradise - Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek
Starting Date : 5 April 2022
Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek "for lifelong Himalayan experience"
Trip Facts
Grade: Moderate
Max Altitude: 4500m
Best Time: Spring & Autumn
Price Ranges: 2-3 Pax USD 1200, 4-5 Pax USD 1100, 6-7 Pax USD 1000, 8+ Pax USD 800
Trip Overview
Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is an amazing walk through diverse landscapes and cultures, rich mountain vistas, terraced fields, quaint Gurung villages and a wide variety of flora and fauna. Mt. Annapurna (8091m) of Nepal is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the journey to its base camp, which is at 4500m height, is one of the most popular walks on earth. Also this route is being very popular today among diverse outdoor enthusiasts, from a solo female traveler to hikers travelling in groups to Nepal.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m)
We will be waiting you at Kathmandu international airport holding a our company signboard with your full name so that you could recognize us so easily. When you come out, we will ride our reserve tourist bus to get hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Shortly you will do check in and get refreshed. Our tour leader Dilip will explain you about the overall glimpse of our full 11 days tour then in evening we will have a fantastic welcome dinner together at one of the Nepalese famous kitchen which introduces you a very unique Nepalese cuisine.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (1400m)
Early in the morning we ride tourist bus and we leave Kathmandu valley by crossing the Thankot border and we climb down to Trishuli river. We fallow Trishuli River up to Muglin bazaar then we cross it. We see different green hill tops and traditional villages on the way to Pokhara.
Day 03: Drive to Kande and trek to Pothana / Deurali (2,125m)
After breakfast, drive for about 01 hr to Kande on Pokhara Baglung highway. The trail climbs for about 1 ½ hrs to the ridge at 2,060m. The clearing in the forest with lodge settlement is known as ‘Australian camp’. The place is scenic with the panoramic view of Annapurna range and Pokhara valley. The trail further winds through the rhododendron forest to the mountain pass called ‘Deurali’. Deurali is overlooking into the Modi Khola valley wedged between Annapurna South and Mardi Himal/Fishtail.
Day 04: Trek to Low Camp (3,150m)
After walking for almost 3 hours, we will arrive at the Low Camp. You will mainly be walking from grassland with the great view of Mt Fishtail and Mardi Himal seems a lot nearer. You get yourself closer to clear blue sky with a perspective on layers of Himalayan lower regions and clearing valley towards the south. We at that point proceed with our trek to the Low camp through forest camp. If you are lucky enough, you may get a chance to have glimpses of rare animals like Himalayan Thar, Spotted Deer, Musk Deer, Snow Leopard, etc. You will also enjoy many rhododendron flowers covered with moss, fern, and lichen. The low camp has two or three tea houses in the clearing of the backwoods. After about 7 hours of trekking, we reach Low camp and rest there for a night. At the Low Camp, you will have just 5 options for the hotel. Do not stress over the service they give. The lodges are delightful and the proprietors are obliging. You will get a room in twin sharing premise.
Day 05: Trek to High Camp (3,700m)
Beginning at the Low Camp, we will trek directly to the High Camp today. Leaving the Badal Danda behind, we will proceed for 4-5 hours walk along the Mardi Himal edge. We trek tough towards high camp leads through the Mardi ridge providing the majestic views of Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. After climbing through the Rhododendron timberlands for 1.5 hours we will arrive at the Middle Camp. The tree lines begin getting slighter and the zone generally comprises of bushes with confined rhododendron bushes along the trail. If you are lucky enough, we may even see the “Daphne” (national bird of Nepal) on our approach to high camp. It would be a heartwarming experience to view all of these at once. We rise to the high camp, which is the last goal of the day. When you arrive at the High Camp, you will have options of 4 lodges to remain. The hotels are ideal perspectives of the snow-covered peaks. The hotel is greater having 8 individual rooms excluding the lounge area. The high camp offers a perfect viewpoint of the mountains. From here the mountain perspectives are dazzling.
Day 06: Hike to Mardi Base Camp(4,500m) and trek down to Low Camp
Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we hike towards the High camp in the first part of the day, we at last head towards our main destination- Mardi Base Camp. It takes around 3:30 hours to arrive at the Mardi Base Camp. At the base camp, we will appreciate the impressive natural environment with exotic flora and fauna and snowy mountains. We will spend some time there exploring the gleaming Himalayas and snowy landscape. After spending some great time enjoying the beautiful scenes of Himalayas and capturing some beautiful memories, it’s now time to plunge back to Low Camp.
Day 07: Trek down to Kande and drive back to Pokhara
Day 08 : Drive back to KTM
Day 09: Final departure to sweet home
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! Majestic Himalaya representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 1 hour before your scheduled flight.
Trip Cost Includes
• Twin sharing basis (two beds two people in a room) accommodation for 2 nights in KTM
• Twin sharing basis (two beds two people in a room) accommodation for 2 nights in Pokhara
• Twin sharing accommodations at well equipped teahouses/lodges during the trek
• Breakfast in KTM and Pokhara
• Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu
• All meals during the trek, no alchoholic drinks included
• All entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits
• An experienced English-speaking trek guide
• Salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging cost of all Nepalese staff
• All necessary paper works such as National park permit, TIMS Card
• Exclusive medical kit
• Wi-Fi service each day as possible
• All ground transportations and Round air fare
What to bring with (Checklist)
• Camera & Binoculars
• Protein bars, chocolate, dried fruits, candies and snack foods.
• Spare Boot Laces
• Sleeping Bag
• Light weight towel
• Day pack to carry your personal needs during the day
• Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
• Sunscreen and lip balm/snow glass
• Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Litre
• Gloves - wool or fleeced
• Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants
• Umbrella especially in summer (May to September)
• Comfortable trekking shoes
• Running shoes or sandals for evening
• Wool jumper / sweater / fleece. Lightweight
• Down jacket
• Fleece Jacket
• T Shirts 2 or 3 - Long Sleeved
• lightweight long trousers
• 4 socks, thick one for winter
• Medicine (Prescription drugs if you are taking daily, lip salve, aspirin, band aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea)
Climate of Nepal
• Spring – Mar to May
Average daily temperature, at 1,400m, Mar: 24 degrees; May: 28 degrees
Average nightly temperature, at 1,400m, Mar: 8 degrees; May: 16 degrees
• Summer – end June – mid Sept
Average daily temperature, at 1,400 m, Jun: 28 degrees; Sept: 27 degrees
Average nightly temperature, at 1,400 m, Jun: 19 degrees; May: 18 degrees
• Fall – mid Sept – end Nov
Average daily temperature, at 1,400 m, Sept: 27 degrees; Nov: 19 degrees
Average nightly temperature, at 1,400 m, Sept: 18 degrees; Nov: 3 degrees
• Winter – end Nov – mid Feb
Average nightly temperature, at 1,400 m, Dec: 3 degrees; Feb: 4 degrees
Average daily temperature, at 1,400m, Dec: 19 degrees; Feb: 20 degrees
