Mardi Himal Trek

After some breakfast, we’ll head to Pokhara on a private vehicle/tourist. It utilizes about 7-8 hours to cover a 200km serpentine path of the Prithvi Highway depending on the traffic conditions. We progress across numerous human settlements along the highway accompanied by the ferocious river Trishuli. At far away distance, we can catch the sight of lush green vegetations flourishing on the foothills complemented with the views of the icy mountain peaks. After reaching the vicinity of the Pokhara City, you can relax in your hotel and prepare for the upcoming trip. Or you can explore the lovely Pokhara and get lost in its enchanting beauty comprising of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna Massif, various mythical lakes and waterfalls, scenic greenery and many more.

Today we will drive to Phedi from Pokhara that utilizes about 40 minutes on a private vehicle via the Siddhartha Highway. Accompanied by the green hillocks, we pass by the farmlands, roadside local market, waterfalls, residential houses painted with red mud and at some points; you’ll encounter the gates that welcome you to Phedi. We initiate our trek from this point onwards, pursuing the trail that abruptly climbs uphill to the alluring Gurung village of Dhampus (1,650m). The village renders the exquisite view snowscapes that include Annapurna range, Mt. Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal. Afterwards, we pass through dense but arresting forest and enter the vicinity of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Eventually, we arrive at the Pothana Village (1,925m): a small village overlooked by the elegant snowy mountains.

After trekking for a couple of hours, we abandon the classic trail for Annapurna circuit trek and proceed to an unheeded trail that ultimately leads us to the small human settlement of Deurali (2,100m). We continue trekking on the untouched trail that delivers isolation to the trekkers from the populous outside world. The trail commences with a short plain walk advancing with numerous ascends and descends alongside mosses, forests adorned with scattered pine trees and appealing rhododendron flowers. Additionally, we get to listen to the melodic chirping of birds with the occasional glimpses of wildlife. In the end, we make it to the Forest Camp aka Kokar Forest Camp (2,600m). This stretch of trail also extends the astonishing outlook of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs.

Today’s endpoint is the Low Camp (3,150m). We progress through the narrow hilltops of Manjh Danda encircled by the forest comprising chiefly of the vegetations such as Oak, Rhododendron, and Juniper. Alongside you’ll witness lovely floras such as mosses, lichen, tree ferns, and orchids trees nurtured by some of these robust trees. This stretch of the trail consists of the highest level of biodiversity adorned with the prepossessing panoramic vistas of Annapurna Massif, Mt. Machhapuchhre, and Mardi Himal within close range

It’s the day six and High Camp (3,540m) is the final destination of the day. We gently ascend upward to the Nangge Danda. As the forest becomes thinner, the trail begins to open up. We can observe shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes as major vegetation along the trail. Soon we arrive at the marvellous viewpoint that flaunts the outlook consisting overall villages of Chhomrong and Ghandruk complemented with snow-capped peaks of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli.

Today, we’ll depart from High camp and set off to our ultimate destination which is also the highest point of our trek. After some breakfast, we trek across bumpy and rock-strewn terrain comprising of several abrupt ascend. After four hours of toil, we arrive at the hidden gem of the Annapurna region, enchanted Mardi Himal Base Camp. Here, you can take pleasure of glistening panorama that embodies the awe-inspiring Annapurna massif. The Base Camp also flaunt heavenly outlooks of majestic snow-capped peaks including Mardi Himal (5,587m), Machhapuchhre (6,993), Hiunchuli (6,441m), Gangapurna (7,455m), Tent Peak (5,695m), and many more surrounding peaks. These celestial vistas can make you gaze it for a long moment; compelling to forget the extensive toil and troubles that you went through to get the glimpse of this ‘heaven on earth’. After capturing these moments in your mind and of course, camera; we’ll now trek back to the hot food, steaming mug and the protection of High Camp that takes about 3-4 hours of trek.

The High Camp renders a gleaming sunrise that uplifts the trekking spirit. After observing the sunrise, we leave the High Camp and descend back to Low Camp crossing the Nangge Danda. Afterwards, we follow the trail that passes through dense forest towards the Mardi Khola; then, to the Sidhing Village (1,850m). The village of Sidhing is majorly populated by Brahmin and Gurung communities. The village is also well-renowned for its gentle hospitality, friendly locals, and homestay facilities.

Today, we trek on the trail that descends downward pursuing the line of the river valley. We come across various small settlements that are chiefly inhabited by Gurung and Brahmin until we arrive at Lumre. From here, we head back to Pokhara on a private vehicle that takes about 2 hours. At Pokhara, you can either wander or cycle around the enchanted Lakeside area watching the sunset over Sunken fishing boats on Phewa Lake.

It’s the tenth day of your adventure and today you’ll head back to Kathmandu on a private vehicle/tourist bus via Prithvi Highway that utilizes about 7-8 hours depending on the traffic conditions. You’ll witness the diverse landscapes with numerous foothills and snowscapes at the far distance beside the highway. Along the Highway, you’ll see the mighty rivers, Masryangdi and Trishuli. Besides that, you’ll also observe the crowded but radiant local markets that provide basically everything to the residents of the towns established nearby the highway. Once at Kathmandu, you can either relax in your hotel providing the much-needed rest to your body or wander around the vivid Nepalese bazaars.

After bestowing some precious rest to your exhausted body yesterday; we’ll have a sightseeing tour around the Kathmandu city this very day. Kathmandu city is the unique blend of cultures, people, traditions, and heritage. The city exhibits numerous landmark sites, among them few are also enlisted as UNESCO world heritage such as Sacred shrine of Pashupatinath, sacred Buddhist shrines (stupas) of Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Basantapur Durbar Square that takes pride in the Kumari Ghar where the living deity Kumari resides, Swet Bhairav, Kaal Bhairav and Freak street. If you are keen to learn more about Buddhism, we suggest you pay a visit to the Kopan Monastery which also oversees a nunnery. Later in the afternoon, you can get familiarized with the zest of this Himalayan nation while shopping in the streets of vivid Thamel market and neighbouring area.  You can buy handicrafts and click pictures to take back home as a souvenir from the land of heavenly mountains.

Today marks the conclusion of your adventures and end of your stay in Nepal. We are grateful to have you as our guests and are much delighted to be a part of your memories. We hope you are satisfied by our hospitality and anticipate that our expertise in the tourism sector has helped you living your dream adventure. You can plan your next adventure, we are here to help you or you can return home. Our representative will accompany you to the airport so that you don’t have to confront any sort of troubles before your flight back home.