Mardi Himal Trek

This spectacular camping trek to Mardi Himal follows one of the least trekked routes in the Annapurnas. It is a remote trek at moderate altitudes through pristine forests and delightful villages that takes you further and higher into the mountains than on our Foothills of Nepal trek.From Pokhara we ascend through luxuriant forests of Oak, Magnolia and Rhododendron gaining tantalizing views of Machapuchare and the Annapurnas. The forest abounds with bird life, while the bubbling streams and grassy campsites complete the tranquil setting.From our alpine camps we gain uninterrupted views of Machapuchare. Its sacred, fluted peak looms high above us while the Annapurna range provides a distinctive and spectacular panorama. Trekking higher we enter a rugged world of huge cliffs and tumbling glaciers fed by the snowy flanks of Machapuchare.

On our return we descend through seldom visited Gurung villages, following ever more delightful trails to Pokhara and our flight back to Kathmandu.This trek offers the opportunity to escape Nepal’s tourist trails to venture into the deep forests and roam the high alpine pastures that flank the Annapurna range. The emphasis of the trek is on the forest and wilderness zone of these mountains. Some villages are visited on the last days of the trek and these receive few visitors and retain much of their traditional charm. There is an essence of exploration on this trek. The trails we follow are not well used and sometimes hard to identify.

Itinerary in Details for Mardi Himal Trek

Day 01 :Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfers to hotel.

Day 02 :Stay in Kathmandu and sightseeing day, overnight at hotel.

Day 03 :Drive to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.

Day 04 :Drive to Phedi and then start trek to Pothana, overnight at tented camp.

Day 05 :Trek to Forest Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 06 :Trek to Bhaisi Kharka, overnight at tented camp.

Day 07 :Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 08 :Climb to Mardi Himal High Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 09 :Summit Mardi Himal and back to Base Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 10 :Trek back to Forest Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 11 :Trek to Siding village, overnight at tented camp.

Day 12 :Trek to Mardi Pul, overnight at tented camp.

Day 13 :Trek to Hyanja and drive out to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.

Day 14 :Drive back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

Day 15 :Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

Day 16 :Transfer to airport, departure onward destination.