Mardi Himal Trek

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Activity Levels	Moderate Moderate This involves longer treks (five to ten days) on maintained
Group Size	2 person above
Activity	Trekking in Nepal
3 Star Hotel Package USD 1370 Per Person	5 Star Hotel Package USD 1570 Per Person
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Mardi Himal trek is off the beaten track, during the trek we discover the different moods of the Himalayas, from villages and rice fields of medium mountains with dense forests of rhododendrons. The arrival at the base camp of Mardi Himal 4450 M/14,5100ft in the middle of the high peaks of the Annapurna range is simply magical!

Our 9 days trek to base camp of Mardi Himal begin from Khade.The start point of Mardi Himal trek is located 1 hours drive from Pokhara. the first part of the trek, we explore the average Nepalese mountains. We are going through the village to village and discover the rice fields and terraced fields.We trek through dense rhododendron forests, the ridge that leads us to the foot of the high peaks of the Annapurna range. A gradual climb leads us to the High Camp, then to the base camp at 4450 M/14,5100ft. We are here in the heart of the high mountains of Nepal! Especially the views of the Machhapuchare (Fishtail Mountain) are certainly impressive. A trek to Mardi Himal additionally brings you into an unknown corner of the Annapurna where you can meet in peace with villagers still live in all authenticity. Mardi Himal trek is a trek to discover the different landscapes of the Himalayas with breathtaking views throughout the trek on the mythical Himalayan peaks: Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Annapurna, Macchapuchare. This trek offers a great variety of landscapes: green forested ridges and rhododendron forests, but also some wild alpine valleys where huge snowy peaks tower above the landscape.

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel (1340M) – Hotel (free welcome drinks)

Kathmandu International Airport, After Visa formalities complete, we have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please check our Company Name board, Our Guide will be waiting with Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions display board at the arrival gate. Upon our arrival at Kathmandu international airport, our Airport Representative guide will warmly welcome you with Silk scarves as per Sherpa customs.

Private Vehicle will transfer you to the hotel. Check in at Hotel, free welcome drinks tea/coffee or any cold drinks/Juices. Company Manager will meet you as per your preferred time & will provide detailed Plans and Briefing about the trip. At the Evening we will offer you welcome dinner at best authentic Nepali restaurant where you can enjoy the best Nepali food and cultural show.

What's included: Dinner included overnight stay at best hotel in the Kathmandu.

Day 02: Full day city tour in Kathmandu city & trek preparations. Overnight stay at hotel

After a good night’s sleep and enjoying a hearty breakfast, we proceed for our tour of Swayambhunath (popularly known as Monkey Temple) “Swayambhu” means “self-created” and refer to the myth that the hill sprung up suddenly from a great lake that once covered Kathmandu Valley.

After this tour, we drive for a tour of the famous Boudhanath Stupa (said to be the largest in the world) and a major center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu. The stupa is designed to be like a giant mandala (a representation of the Buddhist cosmos).After lunch, we return back to our hotel get refresh then we process for necessary gear checking and packing. We will help to check your necessary gear for Packing as well as we deliver you our company duffel bag, Sleeping bag as well as down jacket. Best Hotel accommodation will be provided

Meals included: Healthy Breakfast, accommodation,Tour guide, and Transportation

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara- trek to Australia Camp. Approx 5/ 6 hrs. Overnight stay at Lodge

Fly from Kathmandu west to Pokhara, 25 mins, lunch in Pokhara then drive to Khari (1hr). We then hike to the camp site at Australian Camp for the night (2hrs). This is an easy day and there is no need to rush. We will have time at the end of the day to relax and enjoy the view of Annapurna South and Machapuchare, the sacred peak of the region. Overnight Stay at Lodge.

What's includes: All meals, Flight, Guide, Porter and lodge accommodation

Day 04: Australian Camp to Forest Camp (2,520m/8064ft). Approx. 5/6 hours. Overnight stay at Lodge

The morning views from our campsite are excellent. Today as you walk, the peaks of the Annapurnas will be visible through the rhododendron forest. Reaching Deroli (2200m), our lunch spot, we get our first views of Dhaulagiri, the world’s 6th highest peak. Then it is a gradual ascent to our camp at Kooker also know as Forest Camp. Overnight Stay at Lodge.

What's includes: All meals, Guide, Porter and lodge accommodation

Day 05: Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp 2950M/9679ft. Approx 3/4 hrs. Overnight stay at Lodge

Today in the distance are the terraced fields and villages that cling to the hillsides. We climb through the forest to our campsite where stunning views of Annapurna and Machapuchare are waiting. Take time in the afternoon to rest and reflect on what you have seen so far and sit and enjoy the magnificent view. Overnight Stay at Lodge.

What's includes: All meals, Guide, Porter and lodge accommodation

Day 06: Hike to viewpoint (4250m/13600ft) back to High Camp Approx 6/7 hrs. Overnight stay at Lodge

Start the day with the first rays of sunshine on Annapurna South, Himalchuli, and Machhapuchare. The three to four-hour ascent offers spectacular views deep down on the trekking route to the Annapurna base camp and high out to the ice-crowned mountain peaks. At the top, you will be rewarded with a 360-degree view of Annapurna South (7219 m), Patal Himalchuli, Glacier Dome (7069 m), Gangapurna (7454 m), Machhapuchare and the barren rock of Mardi Himal (5587 m). We return back to High Camp for overnight Sleep.

Day 07: Trek to Kooker 2590 M/ 8497ft. Approx 4/5 hours. Overnight stay at Lodge

After a relaxed breakfast, we descend reluctantly, stopping often to soak in the mountain views. This is a leisurely day as we return through the forest.

What's includes: All meals, Guide, Porter and lodge accommodation

Day 08: kooker to Landruk 1565 M/5135ft. Approx 3 hours. Overnight stay at Lodge

We take a separate route to Landruk village. This is huge village that is on the way to Annapurna Base Camp. We will come to a junction that separates us between the trail heading to Low Camp on the left and Landruk on the right so we take the right one. Descending further will again bring us back inside the forest where the trail is so peaceful and quiet. Turning one and another circles we will then reach Landruk village for overnight stay.

What's includes: All meals, Guide, Porter and lodge accommodation

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Day 09: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. Approx 5/6hrs Overnight stay at Lodge

After soaking in the early morning views of Annapurna South, we head down the Modi Khola to Syauli Bazar where we stop for lunch by the river side. We pass through the village of Birethanthi and cross a steel suspension bridge before continuing a short distance to board our private vehicle to Pokhara. We will have the afternoon at leisure in Pokhara before our final dinner with our trekking crew.

A gravel road extends until the village called Kimche. So, we can drive to nayapul by Jeep as a optional. Kimchi can reach after an hour walk from the Ghandurk village.

What's includes: Breakfast and Lunch, Guide, Porter and Hotel Accommodation

Day 10: Drive to Airport & fly back to Kathmnadu- transfer to Hotel

After healthy breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Pokhara airport. It takes about 25 minutes on the flight. Flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara gives a great chance to experience the magnificent views of mountains such as Annapurna and Langtang and landscape flying to north over the snow-capped Himalaya and green Mahabharat range to the south is exciting. Once you land at Kathmandu airport, our guide will be transferred to hotel. Check in to the Hotel and rest for some time.Afternoon visit Thamel area, we will provide you our very special Ayurvedic massage service for one hour. Evening enjoys the dinner at one of the finest restaurant at Kathmandu.

What's includes: Healthy Breakfast, domestic flight, private car and Hotel accommodation

Day 11: Transfer to international Airport & fly back to Home

After breakfast, our guide and office vehicle will be on standby at our hotel to transfer us to the airport for our connecting flight home. Serving you was a wonderful joy and pleasure, we at Mountain Sherpa Trekking and Expeditions will cherish the bonds of our relationship created over the time you spent with us and we thank you for choosing us as your travel partner and for visiting this amazing country Nepal. We are sure that trekking in this beautiful region of the Annapurna region [ Mardi Himal trek] will give you lifetime memories of a vacation well enjoyed. Ciao friends! Till we meet again. Breakfast

Please Note: that although we try to follow the itinerary given above, at times local trail or weather conditions may necessitate slight changes if necessary. The trekking itinerary may also vary slightly depending on our trekkers' acclimatization rates. This adventure goes into wild territory above the timberline, so we seek to request maximum flexibility if and when required for the safety of your trip and your life. Thank you so much for your understanding.

Accommodation

3 Nights Deluxe accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 Star/ 5 Star Category Hotel as per itinerary

1 Nights Deluxe accommodations in Pokhara at 3 Star/ 5 Star category Hotel as Per Itinerary

9 Nights best Mountain lodge room & we also provide you hot shower where available

All accommodation is on a twin sharing basis [Single rooms can be organized during trek with extra cost]

For the 3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu & 1 night in Pokhara.single rooms are available at a supplementary cost.

What kind of food I can expect during Mardi Himal lodge trek??

------------------- Morning Breakfast [6:30-7:30 AM] -----------------------

Tea or Coffee, Hot chocolate, lemon tea, hot milk or green tea
Eggs items- Fried Eggs, Boiled Eggs, scramble eggs, Omelet etc
Bread items- Toast, Pancakes, Chapati & Tibetan Bread etc
Porridge with Honey, muesli with milk etc

-------------- Afternoon Lunch [12:30 – 1:00 PM] -------------------

Curry with Rice, Pasta, Noodles item, fried rice and fried Potatoes, Mo.Mo etc

----------------- Evening Dinner [6:00-8:30 PM] ----------------------

Sherpa Stew, vegetable Soup, mixed Soup, Potato Shop
Dal Bhat Tarkari – a soup of lentils with rice and a vegetable curry, Lassani, Pizza, Home Made Pasta etc
Fried potatoes with vegetables, MO. MO, fried Noodles, Pasta, mash potatoes with Cheese

Extra special from Mountain Sherpa Trekking

Seasonal Fresh fruits after lunch & Dinner [ Where Available ]
Enough boiled water after dinner
Welcome/farewell Dinner with live Cultural Show at typical Nepali Restaurant

--------------------------- Safe Drinking Water -----------------------------

You can get bottled water all the way up to base camp but the price per liter goes higher and multiplies significantly. It is recommended to bring steripen (UV filtration) or iodine tabs for water purification with soft plastic bags so that you can purify the water from local source and make it safe for drinking purposes. At tea houses you will be served with boiled water. And please be noted that don’t drink water from local taps and resources as it would prone you to water borne illness and affects the whole trekking journey.

Vital information

******* Travel Insurance *******

It is a condition of joining any of our holidays that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs, air ambulance, and helicopter rescue services). We also strongly recommend that you take out delayed departure and cancellation insurance, as all deposits paid are non-refundable.

A relaxed trip is not possible without good travel insurance. In the event of any sickness or injury, the cost of emergency treatment and evacuation is shocking. Therefore, travel insurance is strongly recommended for everyone who signs up with Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions.

We strongly recommend that you be careful while choosing a policy as some make special exceptions for adventure travel. Before buying your insurance, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your MSTE itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken in the trip to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India. Such as if you are planning trekking or climbing/expedition in the Himalayas your insurance must cover emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue including medical expenses.

For group tours in urban areas, your insurance coverage of ambulance or helicopter rescue is not mandatory, however better to have with them too. Again, in Tibet, Bhutan & India trips there is no possibility of helicopter rescue, so no need to buy the air ambulance coverage.You need send us your copy of your insurance policy (e.g. your insurance certificate) or carry it with you while you come on the trip.

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Review Posted by:
Linda Wainwright

Incredible Mardi Himal Trek with Mountain Sherpa trekking

Returned just over a week ago from a memorable trek to Mardi Himal. I am so impressed with this company! Our needs were specific - our trek needed to be challenging enough for my super fit son, but easy enough for me (the trip was a 70th birthday present from my son), and we wanted "a road less traveled." Mountain Sherpa trekking matched our needs to this adventure perfectly. Our guide and porter could not have been more helpful or sympathetic, and kept us informed about everything we saw en route. We were absolutely delighted with every aspect of the trip.

Posted on : December 25th, 2016 7:29 AM