Mardi Himal Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,327 m and transfer to hotel.

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport our representatives from High 5 Adventures Pvt. Ltd will welcome you. He/she will asset you and transfer you to hotel for your overnight.

Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour and trek preparations.

Today, you will do day tour in Kathmandu valley. In morning time you will visit Pashupatinath (oldest and holy Hindu temple), Bauddhanath (Buddhist temple known as little Tibet), and Swayambhunath (monkey temple). Finishing this we return for lunch. After lunch you will visit Kathmandu durbar square and Patan durbar square. In Kathmandu durbar square you will visit Kumari temple (temple of living goddess).

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 820m - 06 hrs of 220 k.m. distances.

Early morning we drive to Pokhara. By 7 to 8 hours we reach Pokhara in bus. You can also take flight. It takes about 30 minutes. Reaching on Pokhara we explore the city of lakes in remaining time. Finishing this we will return back to hotel for our night and make preparation for remaining trek.

Day 04: Drive to Kande 1,770 start trek to Potana 1,890 m via Australian Camp - 04 hrs.

Today we start trekking to Mardi Himal. Before starting to walk we take a drive of an hour to reach Kande. Reaching Kande we carry our baggage and start to walk. We begin to climb uphill to Australian camp. We rest for some moment in a scenic spot Thulo Kharka. After scenic break we head downhill into cool forest and reach Potana for our night.

Day 05:  Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 3,050m via Deurali 2,100 m - 06 hrs.

After a pleasant first night in Potana village with scenic views, we continue our trek to Deurali. We get superb scenery of landscapes and snow-clad peaks. From here our route goes completely wilderness. The temperature drops to cool and we are hit by fresh air. We also get super views of Annapurna I, South, Huinchuli, Annapurna IV -II and Lamjung Himal. Continuing slowly we reach Deurali to spend our night.

Day 06: Trek to Low Camp 2,970m - 04 hrs.

From forest area, our trek leads higher on uphill path and reach a pasture land on route Mardi base camp. In walking fantastic views of landscapes and mountains at close range will be so much memorable. Today’s walk will be short but we can marvel beautiful scenery at ease reaching at Low Camp. In lunch time we reach here. We get enough time for round up around Low Camp.

Day 07: Trek to High Camp 3,700m - 05 hrs.

In beginning we walk to upper and higher ridgeline of Mardi Himal hills. This wonderful area offers panoramic views of surrounding hills, landscapes and snow-clad mountains. As walk approaches closer to Mardi Himal and towering Mt. Machhapuchare, it becomes perfect spot. When we reach High Camp we can feel air getting thinner and cooler.

Day 08: At High Camp for day hike to Mardi Himal West Base Camp 4,500m.

In High Camp it’s free day for excursion. We will explore hidden ridges of Mardi Himal area. In morning we hike to Mardi Himal base camp following a high ridge. Mardi Himal is also called as 'The Other Sanctuary'. It was named by Mr. Jimmy Roberts, in his first ventured the area in late 1970's. Spending a marvelous time at Mardi base camp, we then return back to High Camp for our night.

Day 09: Trek to Sidhing village 1,700m via Low Camp - 06 hrs.

After enjoying walk on high ridges of Mardi Himal Base camp it’s time to return back through good memory. Our today’s destination is Sidhing village via low camp. We walk through same forested areas full of rhododendron, pines trees. Sidang village is situated on a junction to other East and West route of Mardi Himal where we spend our night.

Day 10: Drive back to Pokhara via Mardipul - 05 hrs.

Today is last day of our Mardi Himal Trek. This route is hidden valley of Annapurna area. It has been walked by few trekkers. Following the Mardi River on a wide valley through farm villages and rice paddy terraces our walk ends at Mardi village. From here we take drive back to Pokhara. In pokhara we can visit around the place in leisure time.

Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu - 06 hrs evening farewell dinner.

Completing our trek now we drive back to Kathmandu. It takes about 7 to 8 hours. You can also take flight to Kathmandu. It will just take about 30 minutes. Reaching on Kathmandu, you can do last minute shopping in Kathmandu. At night we celebrate Farewell Dinner together with the trekking team.

Day 12: Final International departure homeward bound.

Now it’s time to say good bye to the Kathmandu. Your journey in Nepal comes to an end today. You are transferred to the airport for your returning flight. Have a safe journey. Hope you will return back to Nepal again.