Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal is the name given to the feature of the long rising ridge and its summit that from the southwest lower slope of Mount Machhapuchhare, the famous triangular skyline that is seen from the Phewa Lake at Pokhara. As we shall soon see from a closer and more westerly vantage point, the mountain hold wins peak – thus its name, Machhapuchhare , which is English means “Fishtail”. Furthermore, Mardi Himal trekking is a relatively short and easy trek in the Annapurna Region the Majestic Grouping of Mountains.
In particular, Machhapuchhare is the most southern high point of the Annapurna Massif , the awesomely majestic grouping of mountains in the central Himalaya that includes 5 of the 12 highest mountains in the world – all at the close of very close quarters to our route. Eight-day hiking through the forest and on above the tree line and on up to from our high altitude camp at 4,100 m. from where there are the most amazing close quarter’s views of all.
Itinerary
Day 01: Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300m/4,264 ft) Hotel Accommodation.
Day 02: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (828 m /2690 ft) (200km / 124miles ) 6 – 7 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.
Day 04: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100 m/ 6888 ft) (9km / 5.5mi) 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hrs trek, Tea House Accommodation.
Day 05: Deurali to Forest Camp (2520 m/ 8266 ft) (6km / 3.7mi) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
Day 06: Forest Camp to High Camp (3540 m/11,611 ft) (8km/ 4.97mi) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
Day 07: High Camp to upper viewpoint (4250 m/ 13,940 ft) (3.6km/ 2.23mi) return back to Badal Dada (3210m/10531ft) 2 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
Day 08: Badal Dada to Sidhing Village (1700 m/5576 ft) (8.3km/5.5mi) Drive to Pokhara 7-8 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.
Day 09: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu on a comfortable tourist bus. (200km/124miles) 7 – 8 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.
Day 10: Final departure.
Cost Includes
International Airport transfer by private vehicle
Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in a 3-star level hotel.
Kathmandu sightseeing by professional tour guide and private vehicle.
Free Luggage stored at "The Great Adventure Treks" office store during the trek.
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus.
Professional trekking guide with government license.
A porter who will carry your baggage (2 guest 1 porter: 20 kg max )
Pokhara to Phedi by private vehicle.
All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
All Accommodation during Trekking (Tea House)
Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP)
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management system) card.
Necessary Equipment( sleeping bag, Duffle Bag, Down Jacket if needed (Return back to the company after the trek).
Staff Insurance, Food, salary, Transport and clothing.
Purified drinking water (Ef-Chlor water purification tablet).
First-Aid kit from The Great Adventure Treks & Expedition including oximeter.
Emergency Rescue Help ( covered by your travel insurance)
Siddhing Village to Pokhara by sharing Jeep.
Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus.
Trekking completion achievement Certificate after completing the trek.
Government tax and service charge.
All program as per Itinerary
Cost Excludes
International and domestic airfare, visa fee and travel insurance.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Kathmandu monuments fees
Personal Nature expenses
Tips for Staffs
Rescue and Evacuation cost
Any other special accommodation.
Extra expenses : All drinks(Hard and soft drinks), Wi-Fi, laundry, Hot shower during the trek.
Extra Activities: Bungee, Paragliding, zipline, Hot air Balloon, Helicopter tour
Additional Porter cost : USD $23 per day.
Pokhara to Kathmandu flight ticket.
Cost raised because of weather, Natural disasters, political issues, personal reason will not be our responsibility.
