Mardi Himal Trek (A short 8 Days Trek from Kathmandu)

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu - Pokhara

Pass By: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
We will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Pokhara with your guide.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Trekkers Inn

Day 2: Pokhara - Kande (Drive) and Trek to Deurali

Pass By: Australian Camp, Lumle 33700, Nepal
Have your breakfast and be ready for the first day adventure of Mardi Himal Trek. Today you will first drive to Kande which is west north part of Pokhara which takes 1 hour from Pokhara. From Kande we will follow the trail of Mardi Himal trek through the woodlands lush forests and farmlands reaching the Australian camp (2,045 m). From Australian camp we will get the first glimpse of Annapurna range Himalayas. We then further trek towards Pothana, and finally reaching Deurali for our first stop. Dinner will be served after 6 PM.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Teahouse

Day 3: Deurali - Forest camp trek

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
This second day of the trek and we continue moving upwards inside the forest of Annapurna conservation area. Our trail passes through lush forest with different species of rhododendrons. After crossing Forest camp (2,500 m) we will see the fantastic view of Mt. Machhapuchchhre (Mt. Fishtail) which we will follow until the base camp.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Teahouse

Day 4: Trek from Forest camp - High camp

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
After breakfast we will start our third day trek towards High camp. We will continue our trek upwards climbing hill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Machhapuchchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail start to see with the different landscape. We reach to high camp, which the final destination of the day. From high camp the mountain views are stunning.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Teahouse

Day 5: Trek from High camp to Mardi himal base camp and back to low camp

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
At 04:00 AM: We start our early morning hike towards Upper view point for the sunrise view. The view from above high camp is almost similar throughout the trail more upwards. We will see the valleys and surround mountains from the upper places. The mountains seen from Upper view point and Mardi Himal base camp are, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Mardi Himal, Tare Khang and many more. We then move downwards towards Low camp bak. Overnight at Low camp.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at teahouse

Day 6: Low camp - Sidhing and Drive back to Pokhara

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
This will be our last day of the trek, we move furthermore downwards leaving the mountains behind to reach the beautiful Gurung village Sidhing. Then we will drive back to Pokhara for our overnight stay.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Trekkers in Pokhara

Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu / Shopping / Nepali Cultural Dinner 200 Km (Duration 6-7 Hours)

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
On this day you are returning to Kathmandu by drive. You will get shopping time in Kathmandu and we will have a farewell Nepali dinner together.

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.