Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal (Nepali: मर्दी हिमाल) is a 5,587-metre (18,330 ft.) peak beneath the much more prominent Machapuchare in the Annapurna region of Nepal, from which it is separated by a 5,200-meter (17,060 ft.) col. It was first summited in 1961 by a Basil Good fellow.

In 2012, the Mardi Himal Trek was opened, following a ridge towards the summit, with lodges and teahouses open to an elevation of 3,550 m, with a further climb to “Base Camp” at 4,500 m. The peak itself is classified by the Nepalese government as a “trekking peak” and is offered by many expedition companies. The trek starts in the beautiful city of Pokhara and follows the route through the villages of Damphus and Pothana, passing through dense forests of oak, rhododendron, and bamboo. The trail then heads towards the Mardi Himal Base Camp, which is located at an altitude of 4,500 meters and offers stunning views of the Mardi Himal, Annapurna South, and Himchuli peaks.

Day 1: Arrive TIA airport, 1300 m

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, Nepal, 1300 m through the customs department, you will come out to the exit gate, our representative will standby with your name tag on the white board, we will get recognized by your hand-up, he/she will greet you, then along with him/her, you will get transferred to the Thamel area in the 3-star hotel with good take-care, a comfortable environment, hospitality, and services. After having some rest, we will call in your room for further discussion. Whenever you get ready, our team will be waiting in the hotel’s lobby. We will start our general meeting & introduction with the guidance of our team.

Day 2: Fly to Pokhara, 820 m

You will fly to Pokhara with our guide from TIA Domestic Airport within a favorable time. The airlines will be either Buddha Airlines or Yeti Airlines, depending on us. As soon as you land to Pokhara, you will get transferred to hotel or homestay, depending on your choice. You will be staying at Lakeside, You will meet rest of the team in Pokhara and do preparation for the treks.

Day3: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2200 m) in 4-5 hours

We start the trek today with excitement and we will listen to our guide, We drive 30–40 minutes to Phedi and start an uphill trail through the forest, We will pass a small village, enjoying green beauty along with the trail. And stay overnight in Pritam Deurali. guide will mention time for wake-up and breakfast and the starting time for the next day.

Day 4: Deurali to Badal Dada 2900 m 7-8 hours

We wake up, have breakfast and move forward. The trail will be uphill in the forest, and you will experience the best hike to Badal Dada. Overnight stay at Badal Dada. This takes us 7-8 hours.

Day5: Bada Dada, 2900 m, to High Camp, 3700 m

We will see the best views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Himchuli. Wake up and have breakfast. Hike to High Camp. This takes us 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Our trail is  uphill with an open sky. We relax in high camp and prepare for the next day by going early in the morning to the view point and basecamp. It takes us 6 hours to return to high camp and have breakfast.

Day6: High Camp (3700 m) to Base Camp (4500 m) to Forest camp (2900 m)

We wake up early in the morning, start walking in the dark for a view-point, have tea there, see the mountains, and feel like you are in a great place in great time with the best moments of your life. We will go to basecamp from there. It will take us 6 hours to return to high camp and have breakfast. Down trail to low camp to forest camp.

Day7: Forest Camp (2900 m) to Kalimati (1750 m) to Lumre to Pokhara

We hike down to Kalimati, then to Lumre and then we drive back to Pokhara. We will have a wonderful night by the lakeside

Day8: Fly back to Kathmandu (1300 m)

We fly back to Kathmandu on this day with our representative. Transfer to hotel and shop in Thamel.

Day9: Departure from TIA, Kathmandu

This is our complete trip, which we always dream of have in our life, We learn many new things and see the best part of the world. Our guide will drop you off at TIA airport, With a smile and some emotion and love we get in Nepal, you will take unforgettable memories with us. And you will recommend your friends, write reviews for service, and provide feedback for our better development.

 

 Cost Included for Mardi Himal Base Camp Trip

• All types of transportation are needed in the itinerary, like airport shuttles, flights, private jeeps, and the same types of vehicles for the treks.
• In cities, especially in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the accommodation will be in the 3-star category or higher as per the breakfast requirement.
• For the trek, there are small tea houses & lodges for accommodation with breakfast, lunch, dinner and fruits.
• All tours and activities plans are guided by a well-experienced English-speaking Guide.
• All entry passes during sightseeing’s, the permits (ACAP), and TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System).
• Cultural Exploration Dance with Farewell Dinner, sharing love and happiness together for a short time, joined in our family ACME ADVENTURE TREKS PRIVATE LIMITED.
• All applicable taxes.

   Cost Excluded for Mardi Himal Base Camp Trip

•  International airfare.
• Nepal visa fee and insurance that need to cover rescue in an emergency while on treks because trekking is an adventure activity.
• Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
• Optional activities (e.g., paragliding) not mentioned in the itinerary.
•  WIFI, Hot water, Hot shower and charging devices in the trek because of the     lack of electricity in that place, cost is for solar energy.
• Personal expenses and tips represent cultural values, especially for our staff, who work day and night to make the trip memorable and unforgettable.