Mardi Himal Trek

After breakfast, you go on a day tour of Kathmandu city. The visit of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square is on the list. You will get familiar with the culture and lifestyle of the people. In addition, you get some idea of Nepalese history and arts. In the evening, you can prepare for the trek.

After breakfast, we begin our drive towards the lake city Pokhara. We pass through the terrains and farms along the Trishuli and Marsayangdi River. We cross the beautiful bazaars and settlements of Malekhu and Dumre. We can also take an optional 25-minute flight to Pokhara. This will offer some time to explore the city and saves 6-7 hours of drive.

We start the trekking after a short drive from Pokhara to Phedi. We start the trail towards Dhampus taking the gradual stone stairs. We ascend through the Yangri Khola valley and the old houses of the villages. The walk through the farm and houses lead us to a steep climb through the forests. We can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail|6997m) from Deurali.

After the breakfast with the amazing sunrise view from Deurali, we ascend towards the forest camp (also called Kokar Forest Camp). We pass through the dense and alluring forests of rhododendron, daphnia, mountain oak, and maple. The trekking trail is comparatively less crowded and we will enjoy a solitary feeling in the woods. After passing the jungle for the day, we reach the forest camp for the night stay.

Today, we trek towards the low camp after breakfast. We get the steep climb for an hour until we reach the rest camp. From there, the trail is gradual and moderate through the old and cold woods. We observe the spectacular views of the Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Machhapuchhre (6997m) from the Low Camp. There are a few lodges which offer great hospitality to the trekkers.

In the beginning, we take a steep climb through the forests until we reach Badal Danda. The rhododendron forests begin to widen and the grasslands offer a marvelous beauty. From the upper hills of Badal Danda, we can relish a panoramic view of the snowcapped mountains. The trail upwards is through the grassy landscapes until we reach High Camp. The Machhapuchhre (6997m) is closer than ever and gives us a pleasant welcome.

We start the trek early in the morning as we pass through the steep and grassy slopes. The trek takes about 2-3 hours where we pass lower and middle viewpoints. The mountain shows from the Upper Viewpoint highlights the stunning view of the Annapurna Himalayan range. It is a heavenly experience to witness the sunrise view over the mountains. We can also hike upwards to the Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 m) where the path is mostly covered with snow. We return to the high camp after the marvelous date with the mountains.

After breakfast, we descend to the village of Sidhing. We take the route along with the dense forests from High Camp to Sidhing. We mainly walk downhill today in the woods to reach Sidhing. The village is lovely and beautiful with terrace farms and fields. The village is composed of Gurung and Magar inhabitants and offers great hospitality to the passing trekkers.

Today, we take the road through the hillside villages and walk towards Lumre. The trek is short and through the motorable road. We cross the Modi Khola River and enter the Lumre village. Here, we get on a vehicle and drive to Pokhara. We pass the valley of Hemja and reach Pokhara. We can celebrate the completion of the Mardi Himal Trek around lakeside or take some rest.

This morning, we head back to Kathmandu following the banks of Marsayangdi and Trishuli River. We can also take the flight directly from Pokhara airport to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu by, either way, we check in to the hotel and rest our backpacks. You may celebrate the trip with some chilled Beer and make our visit to the streets for the last evening in the city.

The marvelous journey to the Mardi Himal ends today. We take you to the airport in a private vehicle before the scheduled flight time. We make sure that all your belongings and luggage are safe and in proper condition. We hope to see you again in Nepal and join us on a wild adventure. We wish you a good time ahead!