Mardi Himal Trek

Upon arrival at international airport, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport assist and transfer to the Hotel. Trekking preparation and permit organize day. Please, check your insurance details and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you.

Our trekking guide will come to the hotel in the morning at six o’clock to pick you with private transport. We’ll drive to Pokhara (200 km) which will take us about 6 to 7 hours on a very scenic route. Along the journey you will witness some stunning scenery of snow capped mountains, green hills, rivers in rafting, and villages. Pokhara is a beautiful valley with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail), Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Stay overnight at a hotel.

After a one to one and half hour drive by private vehicle, get in Kande (1706m) via Naudanda, the trails steeply climb through forests alive with birds, ferns, and orchids into denser forests and get in Australian Camp (1,999m), a breathtaking view point whole range of Annapurna. In the distance the Pokhara valley can be seen. The houses here are picturesque with their traditional architecture. The sunsets and sunrises are some of the best from here. You are rewarded with great views of the mountain and Nepali culture. You will get in beautiful place Pothana (1,990m) and heading to Pritam Deurali (2,142m), from where the trail leaving main tourists route and even villagers behind. The trail leads us to the an enchanted forest of rhododendron, mountain oak, maple, hemlock, and daphnia in a small clearing far from the beaten trail. The place where we set our camp is tranquil and offers breathtaking view. We’ll stay overnight at tea House.

After breakfast, we climb through the dense forest, where birds are chirping, and some others wildlife can encounter. The flora has turned to classic cloud forest with mosses and lichen, tree ferns and orchids hosted by the hardier trees. The trail follows the natural windows in the woods that look out on to thrilling panoramas towards Hiunchuli. We can see fascinating scenery of Fishtail and the knife-sharp traverse towards Annapurna South. Far below to the left we can see the Modi Khola valley leading up into the Annapurna sanctuary. We set up our camp after a 5 hour walk in an area surrounded by forest and spectacular views of the Fishtail Mountain. Low camp (3,050m) is very small places with only couple of tea houses, where they provide basic meals and accommodation for you.

This is one of the more enjoyable trails which will take us through the forest on a short and steep climb. A ridge, now grassy and sometimes under snow, takes us up to the high camp where we shall reach at lunch time. This is also where a second consecutive afternoon is spent enthralled by the views of Annapurna panorama. Annapurna south seems near enough to touch of us! The trail goes through grasslands of high Himalaya with occasional rhododendron and pine trees. Spotting the beautiful bird called Himalayan Monal; the national bird of Nepal also called Danphe. The view today is unforgettable. Stay overnight in the tea house at High Camp (3,600m).

After having hot breakfast, we hike up to over 4000 m elevation with several ups and down through pasture land on the ridge. After passes pastureland and hike the narrow ridge, we get in High View point (4,200m). The view point is only the crest of Mardi Himal itself separates from the south face of Machhapuchae and the great blue glaciers of the Sanctuary Wall lie below. The Mt. Annapurna I, the highest of all, sits in an arc from horizon to horizon, from Dhaulagiri to the Mustang, is a dozen or more glistening snow giants. The Mardi Himal (5587m) is can see just above us and Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Annapurna Fang) (7,647m), Tent Peak (5,695m), Singhachuli (6,501m), Machapuchhre (6,993m) and others many mountas can see from view point. Standing on the spot at 4,200m elevation is the primary aim of our today journey. This place is has a view that is almost impossible to equal anywhere else in short walking from city. This is moderate walk, not too easy and not too challenging as well. During the summer season this area is full of yaks and sheep along with several yak herders’ huts. You will back to tea house for overnight stay.

Due to yesterday’s long walk, our tired bodies make an unhurried descent through the shade of the forest and out onto terraced fields. Down 1,600m we take a different route down to the upper Mardi Khola. The violent flow that has once been the ice and snow of the Mardi Himal rushes past us. Although it is remote and still away from the much used tea house trekking routes, our expedition now again takes on the mood of the warm valleys and the friendly villages. Here, we make our way along the banks of the Mardi Khola from the hillside villages, down through lovely fields, past the simple farms, and over bridges to Siding (1,690m). There is no doubt this is indeed the idyllic Nepali countryside experience. We are staying at tea House at Siding.

There are other option walks more days from Siding as well. But we are drive back to Pokhara by local jeep or bus; it takes about 3 to 4 hours. This last afternoon is spent showering and relaxing. Some might have enough energy for rowing on the lake, others only for lounging in pie shops. Rest of the day hang around the beautiful city Pokhara or boating on the Fewa Lake. You may visit touristic attraction places; World peace Stupa, Patale Chhaga, Tibetain Village, Gupteswar Mahadev Cave, International Mountaineering Museum, Sarangkot for adventures activities ( Paragliding, Bunge Jumping, Jeep flyer). Stay overnight at Hotel.

We should be ready by 6:00 in morning in hotel lobby in order to have breakfast or seek advice from your trekking guide. We will drive back to Kathmandu through on the main road passing terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements, and high hills. It takes about 7 hours (conditional) to reach your hotel in Kathmandu. If you are interested to fly from Pokhara to Katmandu (bear in mind the extra cost of the plane tickets) please request Nepal Mother House Trekking to book your flight ticket in advance. It takes about 30 minutes flying time with spectacular views of the Himalayas, high hills, terraces, local settlements, and forests. This can indeed make it worth flying.

In this pleasant day you may have full day at leisure either relax at hotel or explore the around Thamel. Today is day of ending your journey, so we would like offer you farewell dinner in Nepali typical Restaurant and hand over you Trip Certificate, Trekking Permit and TIMS Card for memory of Nepal trip. Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until departure flight/drive. Our assist will be transfer to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination, taking with you the memory of a life time.