Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Itinerary – 07 days

7 Days
Moderate

Max. Altitude

4500m

Best Season

Spring / Autumn

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Itinerary – 07 days

Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is often named an off-beaten and short trekking route in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. Being near one of the most popular tourist destinations Pokhara, it serves as one of the most promising destinations for incredible views of the Himalayan peaks, natural beauties, and human settlement of the Himalayas.

Base Camp trek to Mardi is one of the highly emerging treks in Nepal on the lap of Fishtail (Machhapuchhre) which you definitely should not miss out on.

Our 7 days trek begins officially on the second day of your arrival with a scenic drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu. And a one and a half-hour ride to Dhampus. Dhampus is a local village turning into a tourist destination because of its architectural house designs and beautiful sceneries of high snow-capped mountains and hilly landscapes.

You would spend the night in a reputed teahouse/lodge. The next day after breakfast we started our journey to the Forest camp. The trail to Mardi Himal leads to some beautiful small villages like Pothana, Pitam Deurali, etc.

Highlights of Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Itinerary – 07 days

Scenic 30 min Flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu
Walk through the vast oak and rhododendron forest
Different species of birds and animals
Incredible panoramic view of high peaks like Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna South(7219m) and Annapurna-II (8091m)
Early morning sunrise from Mardi View Point
Houses,culture and Lifestyle of Local people of the region

What's Included

Arrival and Departure pickup drop by office staffs
Accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary on twin sharing room
Accommodation in local tea house during trekking
Every morning breakfast in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
All the foods, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking
Private transportation to and from trekking starting/ending point
Private transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Trekking permit and TIMS card
highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
Food, Accommodation, Insurance, equipment and salary of guide and porter
Emergency evacuation management
Government taxes and official service

What's Excluded

Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’ (Lunch and Dinner In Pokhara and Kathmandu)
Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverage and other personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot shower during the trek.

Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Itinerary – 07 days - Essential Information

The trail to Mardi Himal High camp is quite steep to begin with the early morning after breakfast in Forest Camp. On the way vast rhododendron, oak, maple, and pine forest cover the view until we reach Badal Danda where we will have our lunch. Before reaching Badal Danda we cross Mardi Himal Rest Camp and Mardi Himal Low Camp. After having lunch in Badal danda the forest starts to fade away and barren land with small bushes appears reminding the change to tundra vegetation. The view of Fishtail, Annapurna II, and Annapurna South along with other snow-covered ridges welcomes you to High camp.

High camp is a hilltop village with many lodges where trekkers rest for an early morning trek to see the sunrise view of the wonderful Himalayas. After an early dinner we spend the night with excitement thinking about what the next day will bring. The most important day of the trek begins with the earliest 2hr steep hike to the viewpoint where we see the golden sunrise on the mighty himalayas.

The moment the rays fall upon the glowing snow the real beauty of Nepal amazes us once again and we wonder how grateful we are. After observing the panoramic sunrise we hike towards Mardi Himal base Camp our destination for our close up view of the peaks. Then we will return to High Camp, have our lunch and trek back to Low Camp. Then we descend to Siding from where we drive off-road to Pokhara and take a flight back to Kathmandu and end the trek.