The Mardi Himal Trek is a hidden gem that takes you off the beaten path to the base of the iconic Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) mountain. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography.
Highlight Points
- Close view of Fishtail
- High Camp
- Less Crowded
- Rhododendron Forests
Overview
Mardi Himal sits on the eastern side of the Annapurna region. The trek is characterized by its diverse vegetation zones.
This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography.Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from destination
Flight to Kathmandu
Day 2: Arrival at Kathmandu(1350 m)
Arrival at Kathmandu airport (usually in the afternoon) already marks our entry into another world... Customs formalities, baggage collection and welcome by our local guide. Crossing the city to the hotel already offers a first discovery of the bustling and colorful capital of Nepal. Buses, trucks, bicycles and sacred cows crisscross in a friendly chaos... Depending on the arrival time, visit the surrounding area or simply settle in and rest at the hotel before your dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu- Pokhara (880m) -Phedi-Dhampus (1650m).
After about 8 hours by bus, we arrive near Pokhara. Then we walk for about 1 hour through lush forests and beautiful countryside to reach the village of Dhampus, where we spend our first night . The road passes through scenic hills between the Terai lowlands and the Himalayan range. Pokhara is the second most famous tourist city in Nepal. From there, we can see the beautiful peaks of Machhapuchhare (6,997 m), Annapurna III (7,555 m), and Annapurna IV (7,525 m) reflected in Phewa Lake. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Accommodation : in lodge Elevation gain: +750 m
Day 4: Dhampus- Pothana – Camp forest (2550m)
The trail passes through a forest populated with birches, giant rhododendrons, mountain oaks and maples, then the jungle, before reaching the top of a ridge. On the way we can see Annapurna South. We reach Australian Camp after trekking from Kande, mainly through the forests uphill in about 2 hours. After a short break, we start our hike again towards Forest Camp Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included Walking time: 4h to 4h30 Accommodation : In lodge Height difference +900m/-
Day 5: Forest Camp - Low Camp 2900m - High Camp (3550m)
We continue to progress through the rhododendron forest to Low Camp, and arrive on the Nangge Danda ridge, with extraordinary views of Annapurna, Hieuchuli, and Machhapuchhare. The breathtaking views of the Himalayas will be seen from High Camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included Walking time: 4h to 4h30 Accommodation : In lodge Height difference +1000m/-
Day 6: High Camp – View Point (4200m) - Base camp (4450m)- High Camp (3550m)
We start early in the morning, after breakfast, a climb of around 3 hours brings us to the Mardi Himal Base Camp. The walk takes place in the atmosphere of high mountains with splendid views of just before reaching the base camp, the Mardi Himal viewpoint at 4200m offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna III, Macchapuchre, and Gandarva Chuli, base camp from here is 1:30 hours. After some rest, we reach badal danda via High Camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included Walking time: 6h Accommodation : In lodge Height difference +900m/-900m
Day 7: High Camp – Low camp- Landruk (1900m)
Beautiful descent first on the ridge to then find the rhododendron forest whose flowering at the end of March and beginning of April is magical. A beautiful descent brings us to Landruk, a very beautiful Gurung village. It is a wonderful discovery of the life of the villages which dot the numerous rice terraces. In the distance we can still see the snow-capped peaks of Annapurna. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included Walking time: 5h to 6h Accommodation : In lodge Height difference +/-1650m
Day 8: Landruk - Pokhara (880m)
Drive back to Pokhara. And stay night at the bank of Phewa lake. The second biggest city of Nepal. There are lots of monuments and things to visit and see. We can boat at Phewa lake where we can see the reflection of Annapurnas and Macchapuchre himal. Breakfast and llunch are included. Accommodation : in hotel Breakfast and Lunch are included Accommodation : In hotel Height difference +/-1000m
Day 9: Pokhara - Kathmandu (1350m)
Drive back to Kathmandu. Breakfast included. Accommodation : in hotel
Day 10: Departure to the destination
Flight back to the destination. Breakfast included.
Day 11: Arrive at the destination
Arrival at the destination (End of the trip)
Equipment Checklist
Recommended gear for Mardi Himal Trek. Items can often be rented or purchased locally.
🧳 General
- Four season (Zero degree) sleeping bag (we have rental available for an additional 10 dollars per day)
- Puffy down jacket
- Day pack (35-45 litre recommended) with rain cover
- Sleeping bag liner
- Airline tickets
👖 Lower Body
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the tea house
- Water proof, wind proof shell
- Hiking shorts
- Inner thermal
- Technical fabric underwear
- Sports bras
- Sleeping clothes
👕 Upper Body
- Knitted hat
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Water & wind proof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard shell outer gloves
👟 Footwear
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Trekking boots
- Micro spikes
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters
🎒 Accessories
- Passport
- Extra copies of passport sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Toiletry kit
- Water purification tablets or uv water purifier
- Towel
- Toilet paper (2 rolls)
- High protein snacks (such as protein bars or nuts)
- Trekking poles
Includes
- Accommodation in the mountains (dinner, breakfast and lunch)
- 3 nights city accommodation (Kathmandu) with breakfast
- All transportation, including airport pickup and drop-off. (Kathmandu - Dhampus, Landruk - Pokhara and Pokhara - Kathmandu)
- Trekking permits of the national park and trekking region
- guide, assistants guides (1 assis. for 4 guests), Porters (1 porter for 2 customers)
- First aid medical kit (Your guide will carry the medical kit but we also advise you to bring it for your own use)
- All government and local taxes.
- Nepalese team insurance
Excludes
- Nepal entry visa at immigration at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) (approximately 50 USD) per person per month (For this trek 15 days of visa is enough)
- Location of trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, down jackets, trekking poles, etc.
- Shower, Wi-Fi, cell phone pill charging and device
- Unexpected costs due to health, flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc.
- All kinds of drinks and snacks.
- Tips for the guide and porter after the trek.
- insurance
- International flight
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