Mardi Himal Trek

We will start our journey from Kathmandu with the peaceful and fresh air of nighttime, as at this time, we rarely have to face any traffic jams and obstacles. It will take around 6-7 hours to reach Pokhara, the city of natural beauty. We will get to pass by Thankot, Naubise, Baireni, Maleku, Muglin, and many more places. After reaching Pokhara, we will be staying at a selected hotel.

After an early breakfast, we’ll drive for half an hour to Kande and begin our trek to Forest Camp at an altitude of 1810m. The way is steep until Dhampus and satisfying, easy walk up to Pothana, where the night will be spent at a well-groomed Teahouse.

The way of 5 hours continues from Forest Camp to Low Camp through the forest; however, as we’ll climb up the greenery that starts to change with colourful rhododendron, and the trees are covered with moss, lichen, and tree ferns. The view from Low Camp is marvellous with Mount Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) visible up the valley.

We will get a good view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli towards the west, about an hour (3700m) or so above Low Camp, where the trail breaks out above the tree line. The trek continues along the Mardi Himal ridge, mainly on the grass with detached rhododendron bushes along the way. Further, we will be watching colourful Danphe pheasant in this section of the trek. Staying at this place is very comfortable with well-managed tea houses/lodges.

We will wake early for the sunrise view of the mountains, then, after breakfast, walk up the crest towards Mardi Himal Base Camp. There is a path through the grass with a couple of steeper sections. Dzokpo (yak/ cow crossbreds) grazing up here, as well as Danphe pheasant, will be our mood fresher. There, the sheep and goats from lower villages are brought up to graze. At an elevation of 4500m, one can gaze into the Annapurna Sanctuary, and the panoramic view is mesmerizing. Viewing the south face of Annapurna and all of the peaks in the Sanctuary, as well as Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). We’ll be staying overnight at Low Camp

Here, will trek for 6 hours. On the way back, we’ll take a different route for the completion of a circuit from Low Camp. There is a trail that goes down to Siding. Siding is a traditional Nepalese village and still very much away from up-to-date tourist treks, and more likely, we might stay at a homestay. It is a wonderful cultural experience finding out more about village life and getting to experience eating Dal Bhat in the evening like a family.

From Siding, we’ll be walking out to the road head at Lumre. On the way from Siding, we will pass the villages of Kalimati and Ghalel. Kalimati is mainly a Brahmin village with mixed stays of Ghalel and Siding. We’ll probably get a jeep or any other vehicle managed by our trek office for an advanced drive back to Pokhara.

After Breakfast at the hotel, start driving to Kathmandu with a tourist bus. Farewell Dinner at Local Nepali Restaurant with Nepali Food and Nepali Cultural Dance. Overnight 

We will drop you at Tribhuwan International Airport or the further programme in Nepal