Mardi Himal region is the best place for travelers and trekkers who are looking for a short expedition for about 8 days – which is relatively shorter time you will take to ascend Annapurna Base Camp. Located at a peaceful area of Annapurna region, route to Mardi Himal is filled with vibrant forests, vast farmlands, cultural villages, and fast-flowing rivers. Whilst walking through the route, you will witness scenic view of magnificent mountain ranges such as Annapurna, Mardi, Machhapuchre, and Himchuli. The route, however, is not as easy – it is wet and slippery until the Mardi Base Camp. So, you got to be careful while walking. The trek route of Mardi is not as commercial as Annapurna trek route or Everest trek route. There are few tea houses and lodges on the way. Since it is a short trek, those accommodations are enough to cover up your thirst, hunger, and rest.
Day 01:
Kathmandu(1400m) to Pokhara(1400m) by tourist bus,6-7 hours
Day 02:
Drive to Kanda from Pokhara and then trek to Deurali (2100m) 3 hrs
Day 03:
Deurali to Forest Camp (2600m) 4-5 hrs
Day 04:
Forest Camp to Low Camp (2990m) 4 hrs
Day 05:
Low Camp to high Camp (3580m) 4hrs
Day 06:
Day hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp(4500m) and return to High Camp(3580m) 6-7 hrs
Day 07:
High Camp to Sidhing (1850m) 6 hrs
Day 08:
Sidhing to Lumre then drive to Pokhara,3hrs
Day 09:
Drive back to Kathmandu on tourist bus,6-7 hrs.
Day 01:
Kathmandu(1400m) to Pokhara(1400m) by tourist bus,6-7 hours
Drive to Pokhara ( 200km. 6/7 hours driving) on a tourist bus via the Prithvi Highway and then overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 02:
Drive to Kande from Pokhara and the trek to Deurali (2100m) 4hours
Early morning breakfast at the Hotel then our pick up vehicle will be there to drop us off at Kande (1 hrs drive) where we will start our trekking. The start is quite easy then abit steeper to Australian Base Camp, then a short downhill towards Pothana and then up again to Deurali (2100m).Overnight at lodge.
Day 03:
Deurali to Forest (2600m), 4-5 hours
From Deurali,we leave the circuit trail and catch an off-the-beaten trail that heads east. The trail passes through the dense forest, presenting the glimpses of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges and some wildlife en route to the Forest Camp. There are now 3 lodges in Forest Camp. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 04:
Forest Camp to Low Camp(2990m), 4 hours
The trail is initially quite steep leaving Forest Camp but soon gets less steep as you again get upon the ridge. From Forest Camp to Low Camp is only a short day trekking through more jungle with occasional glimpses of Annapurna South before getting into Low Camp (2970m).
Day 05:
Low camp to High Camp(3550m) 4 hours
The staring trails again starts inside the jungle,but the trees soon start to get smaller and after about an hour of trekking we will reach Badal Dada where open ridge with spectacular views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna south will greet us. The trail then undulates along the ridge and after about 3hours trekking we arrived at High Camp. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 06:
Day hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp(4500m) and return to High Camp(3580m) 6-7 hrs
It is possible to continue trekking along the ridge for another 4 to 5 hours to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m) and return to High Camp in around 4 hours – This makes a long day but there is also a viewpoint about half way. And then overnight at Lodge.
Day 07:
High Camp to Sidhing (1850m) 6 hrs
Wake up early in the morning to have the most precious Sunrise view. Have your breakfast at High camp and descend towards Siding village. Siding is a simple traditional local village. Walking back straight descend to the same fine forest you can again see the beautiful red Rhododendron forest.
Day 08:
Sidhing to Lumre then drive to Pokhara,3hrs
Early morning breakfast at the hotel then descend towards Lumre where our vehicle will be ready for us to take us to Pokhara.
Day 08:
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km. 6/7 hours driving) by tourist bus at 7:30 am. And stay overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- All ground transportation.
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader.
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS).
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).
- All government and local taxes.
- Nepalese visa fee.
- International flights.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).
