Mardi Himal trek is a popular destination for both international and domestic tourists. This is a short but adventurous trek that takes you to the base camp of Mardi Himal at 4500m.
You will experience pristine wilderness, walking through pine, oak and rhododendron forest buzzing with birds, animals and colourful flowers. Trek through villages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups of Nepal and taste local cuisine. All along the trek you will have multiple opportunities to catch spectacular views of Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhare), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Annapurna I and Mardi Himal.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 6 hours. Enjoy scenic views of terraced fields, green hills and raging rivers. Stay overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Kande and trek to Forest Camp (2,500m) via Australian Camp (2060m). The drive to Kande followed by a short trek to Australian Camp (2060m) takes about 3 hours. Continue trekking to Forest Camp through Pothana and Deurali villages that takes about another 3 hrs. Stay overnight at lodge.
Early morning trek from Forest Camp to High Camp (3,580) takes about 6 hours. The camp offers an excellent view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Macchapuchre and other peaks.Stay overnight at lodge.
After early morning breakfast, trek from High Camp to Mardi Himal West Base Camp/Upper View point (4,450m) and back to Low Camp takes about 6 hours. You will have the opportunity to watch beautiful views of Annapurna South, Annapura I, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna and Hiunchuli. Stay overnight at lodge.
Early morning trek to Siding Village (1,885m) takes about 5 hours. Later drive to Pokhara which takes about 1 hr. Stay overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 6 hours. You will enjoy beautiful views of mountains, hills, rivers and villages. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
b) Trekking