Mardi Himal Trek - 9 Days

Flying into Kathmandu on a crystal clear day is itself a truly breathtaking experience. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, & begin a whole sequence of memorable experiences that stay with you for a real long time. Upon arrival, a representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Our team will assist you with check-in process and provide an orientation about your daily activities. This will be your first overnight stay in the city of temples.

The long drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara is a scenic journey which offers breathtaking views, terraced hillside, rolling and rural villages that follows Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers. The path gives Nepal's village life along with views of distant mountains, which makes the journey beautiful itself.

Upon reaching Pokhara, trekkers are welcomed by a relaxed lakeside atmosphere and scenic views of the Annapurna range. Trekkers can spend theirs rest of the day exploring beautiful Pokhara.

We continue the journey with a scenic drive from Pokhara to Kande, enjoying views of terraced fields and hills along the way. Upon reaching kande, we start our trek form here with steady uphill climb through lush forests and stone steps, then becomes steeper as we climb to Australian Camp (2,060 m) in about an hour. After an early lunch, the path descends slightly to Pothana (1,950 m), where we complete the ACAP/TIMS checkpoint formalities. The trail then climbs again through forested paths to Deurali . Overnight stay at a lodge in Deurali.

There is a right turn in Deurali signposted “Forest Camp” the trail is through jungle, at first up then undulating on the top of a ridge, there is a section just over half way where the trail drops steeply and then slowly gains height and then back onto the ridge and into Forest Camp (2600m) after about 4 hour trekking. There are now few lodges in Forrest Camp. Simple but clean so again a good choice. After lunch the trail is initially quite steep leaving Forest Camp but soon gets less steep as you again get upon the ridge. From Forest Camp trekking through more jungle with occasional glimpses of Annapurna South before getting into Low Camp (3150m) after around 3 hours. Although there are few lodges in Low camp, the lodges are very simple.

The trail leaves Low Camp again in jungle, but the trees soon start to get smaller and after about one hours trekking broke out of the jungle and onto the open ridge with spectacular views of Machhapuchhre ahead and Annapurna South to the left. The trail then undulates along the ridge and after about 3 hours trekking we arrived at High Camp (3700m) and then overnight at Lodge.

We set out early in the morning, following the ridge trail for a spectacular 4–5 hour hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m). The route offers stunning mountain views, with a scenic viewpoint located about halfway along the trail. After spending time at base camp, we descend back to High Camp in around 4 hours for lunch, then continue downhill to Low Camp. This is a long but highly rewarding day. Overnight stay at a lodge in Low Camp.

On this day, the trek from Low Camp descends through dense forests and peaceful alpine landscapes toward Siding village, one of the largest and most traditional settlements in the area. The trail passes through rhododendron and bamboo forests, offering a quieter and more authentic trekking experience. After reaching Siding Village, we take a scenic drive back to Pokhara, end of the trek.

While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you go up to Damauli, Dumre, Mugling and Kurintar where Nepal’s first Cable car is operated to reach Manakamana (wishes) Temple. In route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and see the local folks happily engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe, you climb up to Thankot, gateway to the capital city of Kathmandu. You can also fly from  Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.

In the evening, the company will organize a farewell dinner with cultural program, where you will meet with the team of your trek for the last time.

As we have successfully completed the trip, it is time to return home or embark on your next journey. Even you can join our next adventures trips in the Himalayas if you wish too. If not, our airport team will take care of your airport escort and say you our last goodbye till the next adventure holidays.