Mardi Himal Trek

Itinerary

Day 1: DRIVE TO KANDE AND TREK TO DEURALI (2,232 m/ 4hrs)

Stop At: Pothana, Dhampus 33700, Nepal
After breakfast, drive for about 40 mints to Kande on Pokhara Baglung highway. The trail climbs for about 1 ½ hrs to the ridge at 2,060 m. The clearing in the forest with lodge settlement is known as ‘Australian camp’. The place is scenic with the panoramic view of Annapurna range and Pokhara valley. The trail further winds through the rhododendron forest to the mountain pass called
Pothana.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Moutain lodge

Day 2: TREK TO FOREST CAMP (2,600 m / 5 hrs)

Stop At: Mardi Himal, Chame Nepal
after spending beautiful morning in the ridge top village of Deurali, we head off the main Annapurna trekking trail and follow the forested ridge to Forest camp. Since this is new trekking destination, there are no teahouses along the way and we need to carry pack lunch and sufficient water. The day’s walk in the rhododendron forest is beautiful with gradual uphill.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Forest Camp

Day 3: TREK TO LOW CAMP (3 Hrs / 2,950 m)

Stop At: Mardi Himal, Chame Nepal
The trail gradually climbs through the rhododendron forest following the ridge. Low camp has got couple of tea houses in the clearing of the forest. The view of Mt Fishtail and Mardi Himal appears much closer. You find yourself closer to clear blue sky with view of layers of Himalayan foothills and sweeping valley towards south. Note: You can trek 1 more hr to Badal Danda (Cloud Hill) above the tree line in consent of guide for better view. There is only one lodge in Badal Danda.


Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Low Camp

Day 4: SHORT WALK TO HIGH CAMP (3 HRS / 3,550 m)

Stop At: Mardi Himal, Chame Nepal
The trail further climbs along the ridge towards Mardi Himal and Mt Fishtail. From Badal Danda, we leave the tree line and arrive in shrubby alpine zone. Snowcapped peaks of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Fishtail looms in a distance above deep valley on the either side. High camp is a small pasture after the climb with 3 lodges. Here you find yourself above the clouds and closer to snowcapped peaks.


Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at high camp

Day 5: EXPLORE MARDI HIMAL BASE CAMP (7 Hrs / 4,500 m)

Stop At: Mardi Himal, Chame Nepal
The day trip is more difficult than other days with steep climb and longer walk. Trail becomes more vertiginous at some points with uneven and steep rocky steps. The first steep climb will take about 2 hrs to the ridge top which is marked as MBC (Mardi Himal Base Camp). However the real base camp will take about another 2 hrs along the ridge. The view is amazing all along the ridge. While Mardi Himal and Mt Fishtail appear right above us, view of Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Annapurna III also appears at a distance.


Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mardi Himal Base camp or Middle Camp

Day 6: Trek to Sidding

Stop At: Mardi Himal, Chame Nepal
Trek down to Sidding
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sidding

Day 7: Drive to Pokhara by Jeep

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Drive to jeep by Pokhara
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lakeside Pokhara