Mardi Himal Trek - 12 Days

Trip Overview

Mardi Himal Trek is one of the best short and newly open trekking route in Annapurna region. This trekking has contains all the elements of adventures and fun during your trip, like village life, wildlife, panoramic views, etc. Mardi Himal Trek which is at 4500m. and the highest point of the trek is Mardi Himal Base Camp. Mt. Machhapuchhre also known as Fistail(6993m.) is the main highlight of the trek also Mt. Annapurna South(7010m.) and Mt. Hiunchuli(6993m.) are best complement of this trek. A certain level of fitness is helpful for Mardi Himal Trek over some rocky areas near high camp and base camp. The trek is possible to do all round the year, but September - December and March - June is the best time of year for Mardi Himal Trek. The entire Mardi Himal Trek is about 5/6 days covers 49 km, and most days involved 5/6 hours of slow walking. The hardest point this trek is going from high camp to base camp which is tough 6 hours trek over the rocky mountain terrain which is quite steep and rocky.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and meeting with your Trekking guide.
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara
Day 4: Pokhara to Pothana(1970m/5 hour)
Day 5: Pothana to Forest Camp. (2550m/ 7 hours)
Day 6: Forest Camp to High Camp.(4200m/ 6 hours)
Day 7: High Camp, trek to Base Camp
Day 8: High Camp to Siding Village. (1280m/ 7 hours)
Day 9: Drive Siding Village to Pokhara.
Day 10: Sightsee and relaxing day in Pokhara.
Day 11: Fly or Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu.