Mardi Himal Trek offers an opportunity to escape the Annapurna Region’s tourist trails and venture into the deep forests and high alpine pastures at the base of Machhapuchhare Himal (the famous Fish Tail Mountain). There are very basic tea houses or lodges therefore this is a camping trek. Mardi Himal Trek meanders through lush valleys, alpine meadows, lichen-laden dense forests, numerous streams and waterfalls, all the while the fascinating mountain sceneries gleaming upon the close horizon. An eco-trek in the quintessence, the path is so less used that you feel like embarking upon a discovery expedition when you pass through the route. We start the trek from Phedi near Pokhara and spend our first night in Pothana Deurali. From there we enter into complete wilderness for days until we emerge from there into the village of Siding. From Siding, we return to Pokhara and end this exciting Annapurna hike through the wild nature.
Mardi Himal Trek starts from Pokhara like the others in the Annapurna area. Depending on the time you like to spend, the itinerary can be customized to accommodate the total trip in less than a week or for about two weeks. You can definitely take a full plunge into the virtually untouched territories of the natural world as you acquaint first hand with the alpine flora and fauna as well as the high altitude mountain terrain. You can enjoy the sceneries of the Annapurnas including Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Lamjung Himal, Himchuli, Mardi Himal and numerous other peaks if the weather is fine.
Glimpse of ouline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345m) transfer to hotel
Day 02: Half day sightseeing and preparation for the treks
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara fly or by tourist bus
Day 04: Drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana Deurali (2150m)
Day 05: Pothana Deurali to Forest Camp (2480m)
Day 06: Forest Camp to Low Camp (3150m)
Day 07: Low Camp to High Camp (4100m)
Day 08: Exploration/Sightseeing Day
Day 09: High Camp to Siding (1280m)
Day 10: Siding to Pokhara
Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 13: Final departure
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Airport representative of Yala Adventure will meet you at airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day at leisure to adjust to the culture shock of medieval kathmandu,with its bustling bazaars interspersed with shrines and temples and interesting architecture. In the evening you can either eat in at your hotel or venture out to one of the many resturant in Thamel overnight.
3 hours half- day sightseeing to kathmandu Durbar Square , Monkey Temple & PashupatiNath Temple. All are world heritage sites listed by UNESCO. Rests of the day finalize trekking permits (TIMS),national park permit and final packing for the trekking.
Today we drive to pokhara by tourist bus/car through the attractive scence of Nepalese contryside. These country sides offer the various vegetations, green forest,river,narrow,congested, rund about road and very beautiful green hills. After reaching pokhara (840m) the representative of Yala Adventure relocate you to the hotel.
Drive for an hour to reach Phedi. Then trek to the Deurali (a low pass) of Pothana village. You make a gradual ascent to your destination in about 4 hours. Overnight at hotel
Our walking through villages and forests, reach the forest camp in about 5 hours.Overnight at hotel
You will experience the thrill of walking in the total wilderness of thick forests covered with rhododendron and other trees. Mostly the trees are covered with mosses and lichen. Occasionally the thick foliage opens into small windows, from which you will stare at the stunning sceneries of in the direction of Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. On the left side far below lies the Modi Khola Valley. As you approach the camp, captivating views of the northern face of Mt Fishtail greet you. Overnight at hotel
You will Pass through rhododendron forest and alpine pasture land to reach the High Camp. In clear weather, you will infinitely enjoy the Himalayan panorama. Overnight at hotel
Relax, acclimatize, and explore the surrounding areas from this high vantage point. Have your fill watching the panorama today. Overnight at hotel
The return route is different. You will walk through thick forest and then see the terraced farmland as you return to the Upper Mardii Khola region. You will see the original rural Nepal with its life at ease and proximity of Mother Nature. Overnight at hotel
Treat yourself to magnificent sceneries of the Himalayan region from this place and return to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel
After breakfast you can get early in the morning, You can choose between a domestic flight and a tourist bus/car to return to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel
Today you rest at kathmandu ,you will prepare for you departure or other adventure activities in Nepal,Rafting,Bungy jumping,Mountain flight ect. In evening Nepales cultural dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Today your all programmes are end Nepal,it’s say goodbye, you take breakfast,then you will transfer to International airport for your,final departure flight next destination.
