Mardi Himal Trekking
The most triangular shaped ridge and its summit that form the westerly lower slope of mount Machhapuchhre (6,997m.). The Mountain possesses two peaks thus it named as this which in English means ‘Fish Tail’. Its great skyline is seen even from Phewa Lake at Pokhara. It is situated to the most southerly high point of Mt. Annapurna massif, around these appears majestic grouping of mountains is the central Himalayan that includes 5 of the 12 highest mountains in the world, all these awaits to this route.
Descending first through the forest a
different route takes us steeply down to the upper Mardi Khola, the torrent
that has been the ice and the snow of Mardi Himal although remote and still
away from the used trekking routes, the expedition now takes on the moods of
the warm Valleys and the friendly Villages, as we make our way along the banks
of Mardi Khola from the hill side Village of siding, down through the lovely
fields, past the simple farms over the bridges.
Trek Itinerary:
- Lodges/Camping/Jungle/Hotels
- 4 Days Trek
- Grade: Gentle
- Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Accommodation: 4 Nights KTM, 2 Nights Pokhara, & 3 Nights Tented Camping
- Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Half-day sightseeing Swayambhunath temple, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple & Patan Durbar square.
Day 03: After breakfast, meet our trekking guide and staff and drive to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: After breakfast at hotel, take a half-hour's drive to Hemja, the trekking starting point. Start trek for about 3 and half-hours to Lowang (Gurung village).
Day 05: Lowang is one of the beautiful typical Gurung village. View of Mt. Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail can be seen in the north and Pokhara valley in the south.
Day 06: After breakfast at the campsite, trek to Ghalel Village through Koleli. 5 hrs walk. Overnight at Ghalel Gurung village. You can experience their life style, cultural andcustom.
Day 07: After breakfast, walk down towards Pokhara via Lumre, Khoramukh village.6 Hour walk through bank of the Mardi river, Upon arrival transfer to hotel at Pokhara.
Day 08: After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 09: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey
Cost: Euro/ US $ Per Person.
Camping Trek Cost Includes:
- All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace & tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
- One full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees. (As per the trekking itineraries)
- 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 2 nights in Pokhara, at Bed & Breakfast basis.
- All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) & accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
- One professional English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
- Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
- Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
- Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
- Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
- All official taxes and service charge.
The Cost Doesn’t Include:
- Personal transportation except above programs.
- Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara or, Bharatpur (Chitwan)/Kathmandu & airport tax.
- Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
- Personal Nature expenses.
- Emergency evacuation (If incase).
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Airfare: to & from your country.
- Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Tips for trekking crews.
