Mardi Himal Trek
Trip Overview
Mardi Himal trek is the long, rising ridge on the southwesterly slope of Macchapuchare Mountain. Machhapuchare (6993m, 22943ft), with its twin peaks that mirror the image of a fish tail, is a gorgeous and sacred mountain of Nepal.
The ridge here leads to a High camp, located at 3,620m (13,550 ft), where a second consecutive afternoon is spent acclimatizing with the views of Annapurna South (7219m, 23684ft) and Machhapuchare himal , himchuli (6430m) including many others peaks.
All around you, right from Dhaulagiri to the Ganesh Himal stretches a dozen or more spectacular mountains, with Annapurna (I) being the highest of them all.
In this region is inhabited by Gurung , magar, chhetry people . a long the way you can see their miexd culture and religion. in begining few days you will trek into the forest, but from low camp you will start to see good view of machhapuchhre (fishtrail)Anapurna south and Himalchuli mountain. And continue next few days you will have a great view of whole annapurna range and mardihimal.
Than after slowly you will return back to pokhara through the sistibung village.
your trek is end here.
- Start From Kathmandu
- End At Pokhara
- Country Nepal
- Duration 9 days
- Best Season Sept-Dec, Feb-May
Activities
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Trekking -
Nature -
Photography
Activity Level
- Easy
- Medium
- Hard
Duration
9 daysBudget
Per PersonItinerary
Our journey is maintained focusing Total Days of trip, distance, geography, and individual capable efforts. We will hike 4-8 hours per day. Each day hike is balanced with scheduled breakfast, launch, and dinner in pre destined hotel, Guest House, camp and locality.
| Days | Location | Duration | Altitude | Overnight | More | ||||||
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| Day 1 | Arrival at Kathmandu | Altitude 1350m | At hotel | + | |||||||
| Day 2 | Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara | 6-7 hours | Altitude 820m | At hotel | + | ||||||
| Day 3 | Drive Pokhara to Kande and trek to Pothana | 2-3 hours | Altitude 1890m | At guest house | + | ||||||
| Day 4 | Trek from Pothana to Forest camp | 5-6 hours | Altitude 2500m | At guest house | + | ||||||
| Day 5 | Trek to low camp | 5 hours | Altitude 3170m | Camping | + | ||||||
| Day 6 | Trek for high camp | 4-5 hours | Altitude 3620m | Camping | + | ||||||
| Day 7 | Trek to low camp via viewpoint | 5-6 hours | Altitude 3170m | Camping | + | ||||||
| Day 8 | Trek to lwang | 6-7 hours | Altitude 1280m | At guest house | + | ||||||
| Day 9 | Trek to Anante Thanti then drive back to Pokhara | 2- 3 hours | Altitude 820m | At hotel | + | ||||||
Inclusions
- Airport peak and drop.
- Three star hotel in Kathmandu ( On arrival)
- Three times meal on trek ( breakfast ,lunch , Dinner)
- Hot drinks (tea or coffee)
- Jomsome pokhara airplane Ticket
- All the necessary airport pick up and drop
- All necessary ground transportation during the trip
- Accommodation on trek normal twine sharing basic rooms. Best in twin)
- Experience English speaking guide
- Sporting staff (porter) each two people one porter ( porter carry 25kg)
- All the Annapurna conservations entrance fee and TIMS card as a required from Nepal Gov.
- Pokhara –Kathmandu tourist bus services (you can come by plane too if you want. It cost $120 per person.
- Duffle bag for keeping your goods during the trek (refundable after trek)
- Down Jacket for cold place (Refundable after trek )
- Nature Explore Trek T- short as a gift
- Medical Kit bag
- Treated drinking water
- All the Gov. Vat Tax , services
Exclusions
- International air ticket( Home to Home)
- personal insurance(encase for emergency only)
- personal trekking gear
- Accommodations , lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Extra cold drinks like
- Personal expenses like use internet, extra snacks, laundry, buttery charges etc…
- Above mentions in Itinerary if you stay in longer or use more services in mountain.
- Tipping to staff
FAQ
Nepal is renowned for consisting world’s climate. Himalayas, mountains and low land terai lets you experience different climates with different altitudes. Nepal is rich is culture, tradition, art and architecture. Nepal is multi culture, multi religion, and multi language and multi ethnic country. Nepal offers century’s old monuments, palaces, buildings, statues and much other. To be true, Nepal is living legendry museum. Gigantic Himalayas, mountains, glaciers, appealing forestry, flowers, divine lakes, more than hundred local languages and cultural, divine lake and temple are few to mention, significance of Nepal.
We are a group of art compiled together. Our team is systematically organized. Our team has required knowledge, experience, and familiarity with the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal climates, cultures, and vegetations. Each member of the team is assigned to their specific responsibility. We prioritize every visitor as a team. We believe our success is in your gratification.
One must pay US $ 25 for 15 days single/multiple entry, US $40 for 30 days single/multiple entry, US $ 100 for 90 days single/multiple entry. Those individual passport holders from the member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) do not need to pay visa fee for 30 days.
We will provide you manual, training and assist in the trekking. It is possible to travel. Our obligation is to ascertain the fine trek that suits your physical and mental capability, ambition and experiences.
During autumn (mid-September-November), Nepal’s weather gets highly pleasant and the mountains, hills, Himalaya’s beauty captivates any visitors. Spring season (march-may) is also a good time to visit Nepal. The temperature gets mildly warm in the lowlands and moderates in higher altitudes. On this very season, we can have abundance opportunity to view the dominant and brilliance attributes of mountains, blossom flowers like Nepal national flower Rhododendron that decorates the whole hills and forests with its pink, white and crimson affections. On winter (January-February) one can tour, have safari to lowland altitudes below 4000m. And on summer (June- August) one can experience rains shadows and light monsoon. You can choose any seasons to visit Nepal.
Yes, we assist in all domestic flights, international flights, hotel bookings and other services. However, we recommend you to arrange international flights from your native country.
You cannot get insurance in Nepal. The insurance conditions for joining any of our tours includes protection against comprehensive investments that are likely to occur such as medical issues or accident that can include air ambulance and treatment costs. We do not arrange or sell insurance. Travel insurance assures your trip relaxation. Sickness, injury, emergency treatment and evacuation are important subject and matter in expeditions. Therefore, we highly recommend having travel insurance especially when you sign for the Himalayan glacier. Also, be careful when choosing insurance policy as some are special exceptions for adventure. Before taking insurance be sure that company has good knowledge of High Gran Tourism' (HGT) adventure itinerary you are going to carry out and is to your liking to cover all activities being undertaken in the tour. For like to cover emergency air ambulance rescue including medical costs if you are planning expedition in the Himalayas. You have to send your insurance certificate to us or you can carry with you when you come on the tour.
Indeed foods and water are hygienic in the lodges, camp, and hotels. We provide only hygienic foods prepared on lodges. Our team has a cook to assist you fresh and hygienic food on the trek and hike. Further, to assure ourselves we check goods and ingredients before preparing in the kitchen. Most of the local teahouse has simply trained but experienced cook. However, if you prefer well trained and 5-star class cook then we can arrange accordingly with additional cost. You will be provided boiled water or sealed water bottles in the lodges. You can also purify the water with tablets. On HGT’s camp, we will have technically and practically well trained and experienced guides, cook, kitchen staffs and porters. Varieties of food will be prepared which are hygienic and full of ingredients.
You can have both warm and light clothes of comfortable and casual styles as Nepal has a wide range of climates. Warm woolen clothes are required in mountain areas and cotton cloths in lower altitudes. You can even buy clothes in Nepal and we will assist you in what types of clothes to purchase.
Yes, we have ATM facilities mainly in cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dharan and Butwal and other major as well in developed cities and community. In Nepal VISA, MASTERCARD and American Express are popularly accepted cards, both Debit and Credit cards are accepted.
Yes, we have tourist police situated near the Nepal Tourism Development Board’s Office. There are also compliant counters at the airport and Basantapur. For any travel related assistance you can call at 4-247041, 4-4268969 in between 11 am to 5 p.m.
One has many other things in Nepal besides trekking and hiking in Nepal. At some least part of the country, people celebrate festivals. Nepal is also known as land of festivals. Nepal’s festivals are full of joyous. Kathmandu valley rich in Newari heritages and cultures celebrates festivals almost every day in a year. Other parts of the country also have their own fanfare. One can check Nepali Calendar for major festivals details and accord tour and visits accordingly. Nepal is a complete garden of multi-culture, multi-language and vibrant multi-festive. As surrounded by geographical unique and appealing features, Nepal is as well encircled with vibrant and multi-religious festivals and celebrations.
It will a plus point if you the native folks language. But in case you do not know the language, we will assist you by translating native language into your language with absolute meaning.
The domestic flight has normal limit of 15 kg. We therefore request you not to overload yourself.
