Transport

All local transportation by suitable vehicle(car, van, bus) in Kathmandu Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu both way by tourist bus option private vehicle or flight

Accommodation

3 Night’s twin sharing accommodation in Hotel Arts or similar in Kathmandu 2 Night’s twin sharing accommodation at 3 Star hotel in Pokhara Accommodation on teahouse during the trek

Meals

Complimentary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu Meals on Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek as per itinerary Meals on Breakfast basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Insurance

All guide and porters payment with insurance

Others

Kathmandu sightseeing as per itinerary with a tour guide, vehicle & entry fees Annapurna Conservation entry permit and TIMS permit Safe drinking water Himalayan Planet exclusive medical kit bag Himalayan Planet T-Shirt & trek duffel bag (No need to bring from your country, come with suitcase) Four seasonal sleeping bag and down jacket for trek All government and local taxes

Guide

Mardi Himal trek leader (English speaking, First Aid and Eco trained), assistant guide (in a group of 4) and Sherpa porters

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Others

Nepal arrival visa fees, intl. airfare Excess baggage charges (15 kg allow in dom. plane) Lunch & dinner in the city Travel and rescue insurance Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills Tips for crews Any extending trips besides Services doesn’t includes in service inclusive column

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In The Kathmandu (1440M/4,724 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In The Kathmandu (1440M/4,724 Ft)

Your much-awaited trek begins with your arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport of Kathmandu. After that, you will receive the Nepali visa and then collect your baggage. Our spokesperson from Himalayan Planet Adventure will be waiting for you at the airport itself, and upon receiving, you will drop you in the hotel in a private car.

After taking a little rest in your hotel room, you are requested to keep your appointment with the main office of Himalayan Planet Adventure. Here we will provide you with the detailed itinerary of your desired trek route. Afterward, the evening of your 1st day in Kathmandu will be designed exclusively with the presentation of Nepali dances and songs. It’s time for you to taste the authentic Nepal’s cuisine. Thereon, we will return you to your hotel for the night stay.
Day 2 Day 2: Traverse The Street Of Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Traverse The Street Of Kathmandu

Kathmandu Valley certainly has been the cornerstone of various cultures, religions, and artistic antiquities. These diverse ethnicities have made it the UNESCO World Heritage Site with seven conserved locations. Our tour guide will take you to three such places. We will begin from Kathmandu Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square. We will proceed towards Swayambhunath Stupa, and then attending Pashupatinath temple, we will conclude the journey visiting Boudhanath stupa.

Kathmandu Durbar Square – This is the station where the kings of Nepal were crowned for centuries. Kathmandu Durbar Square has approximately 60 temples, the traditional royal palace along with being home of the famous Kumari, the living goddess which you may have a timeliness to see. Most of the temples here date back several hundred years, and therefore, the temples are protected as national heritage sites.

Swayambhunath Stupa – Probably the most heavenly place in the Kathmandu Valley is also the most antiquated holy site. Situated on a prominence overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, Swayambhu is over 2500 years old. Despite being mostly a Buddhist holy place, it is also a unique synergy of Buddhism and Hinduism, as you will only find in Nepal.

Pashupatinath – Situated on the banks of a sacred Bagmati River, this is the most pious Hindu shrine in all of Nepal and one of the most saintly in all of Hinduism. Here you will find many temples here along with gurus and babas teaching and praying. Besides, there are many sacred Ghats or cremation sites where faithful Hindus are cremated, ensuring them a better life in the next reincarnation.

Bouddhanath – It is the largest Buddhist stupa in Asia (and third largest in the world), is home to the largest Tibetan refugee community in Nepal. This place is a haven to Buddhist monasteries where you will see authentic Tibetan Buddhism is practiced.

Finally, we will take you to your hotel room for you to enjoy the evening in your terms.
Day 3 Day 3: Drive To Pokhara (884M/2900Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Drive To Pokhara (884M/2900Ft)

Now on the 3rd day, our journey will begin with a ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara by a tourist bus that will be a memorable one. One of the best highlights of this journey is the Trisuli river valley, which will give an excellent opportunity to get an ultimate river rafting and fishing experience in the river. You will witness the world-class rafting river that comes with plenty of white-water opportunities. The river has originated in Tibet then it has marked its flow in Nepal before meeting the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

On your way to Pokhara, you will cross the Mugling, which is one of the busiest highways of Nepal. Surely, you will be amazed upon watching such majestic picturesque beauty of the valleys and mountains. Next, upon reaching Pokhara, you will find that the place is full of creeks and pools. Located in the southern region of the valley, Phewa Lake is one of the most magnificent lakes you will ever have the privilege to gaze at. After checking in the hotel, you are free to experience the abundance of tourist experiences this city has to offer.
Day 4 Day 4: Drive To Khade; Trek To Deurauli (Elev.2060M/6,759Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Drive To Khade; Trek To Deurauli (Elev.2060M/6,759Ft)

Day 4 will start with the journey towards the Village Khade, which is 45 minutes away from Pokhara. Then from here, you will be lead towards Deurauli village, marking the beginning of your much-awaited trekking expedition. Notably, the hike will get more and more challenging with the increasing high altitude of the route. We will reach Deurauli after near about 3 to 4 hours at max.
Day 5 Day 5: Navigating Towards Kokarforest Camp (Elev.2500M/8,202Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Navigating Towards Kokarforest Camp (Elev.2500M/8,202Ft)

Next, you will be advancing, gently, tracking around the woods. While hiking through in the verdant green forests, you will be rewarded with the beauty of oak, maple, hemlock, and rhododendron. You might even spot small villages dotted around the woods with tiny guest houses. As this hiking path inside the dense forest is relatively newer, we have little to no food joints to trade for foods. Thus, we have to carry food the whole time. But speaking of the brighter side as this route is newly opened for trekking; it offers the flawless beauty of nature. We will lodge in a small tea house as there are a limited number of hotels available. Still, the food is fantastic to appease your hunger after a hectic climbing. The journey will be taking about 3 to 4 hours.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek To High Camp (Elev. 3,580M/11,745Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek To High Camp (Elev. 3,580M/11,745Ft)

The scenery of the mountains will be so captivating that you will be spell-bound by the beauty of Annapurna. Moreover, we can observe the three tallest peaks in the world. (From west to east is Dhaulagiri, No 7; Annapurna I, No 10; Manaslu, No 8). Also, you can spot the Himalayan pheasant while scaling to the high camp. After 5 hours long journey here we will spend the night and that too, in a little tea house.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Mardi Himal Base Camp (Elev. 4,500M/14,764Ft), Back To Badal Danda
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek To Mardi Himal Base Camp (Elev. 4,500M/14,764Ft), Back To Badal Danda

For your information, Mardi Himal Base Camp is located at the base of Mardi hills. And after 3-4 hours of high rising, the spectacular view of Annapurna will make the trekking expedition worth it. Next, we will return to BadalDanda, where we will be staying in a local tea house that offers homestay. In the rough mountain grounds, there is hardly any farming, though they grow Khakhra in the summer months. The trekking will take 7-8 hours to be accomplished.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Kalimati
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek To Kalimati

At the start of the 8th day, we will be heading towards the destination of Kalimati village, as we will be gradually leaving the majestic alpine ranges. As you can imagine, this is a small village, and here we will get homestays for food and lodging. They offer delicious food to the customer. The trekking time is about to take 5 to 6 hours.
Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Lwang Valley Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trek To Lwang Valley Home

The Lwang Valley Home is also a renowned goldmine for any adventure seeker. The trekking will be accomplished within 4-5 hours. Then you can enjoy the accommodation provided by the native people. In fact, what they offer to the tourists and their small little home stays and food is excellent. Furthermore, they happily indulge in a conversation with you discussing their culture and way of life. You should also keep it in mind that the little money they will be earning from you will eventually be used for the education of their children.
Day 10 Day 10: Back To Pokhara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Back To Pokhara

Now for the journey back to Pokhara from Lwang Valley Home, we will either take the local bus or a jeep as the mode of transportation. It will take you to spend two and a half hours on the road to reach Pokhara. Upon arriving there, you can get in the hotel rooms and make the much-needed rest after such a few eventful days.
Day 11 Day 11: Return To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Return To Kathmandu

Today we will be leaving for Kathmandu soon after taking our morning brunch. We will leave the vast ranges of mountains and those beautiful valleys as we will be heading towards Kathmandu. In the evening, we will arrange a farewell dinner for you to conclude the trip in a high note altogether.
Day 12 Day 12: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Departure

It’s your concluding day in Nepal, and you are preparing to leave this magical land behind. Chances are that you have an urge to extend your vacation time. In this case, you might want to visit us at our main office of Himalayan Planet Adventures about extending your time. And we will do our best to comply with your request!

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Itinerary of your trip Mardi Himal Trek

Day 1: Arrival In The Kathmandu (1440M/4,724 Ft)

Day 2: Traverse The Street Of Kathmandu

Day 3: Drive To Pokhara (884M/2900Ft)

Day 4: Drive To Khade; Trek To Deurauli (Elev.2060M/6,759Ft)

Day 5: Navigating Towards Kokarforest Camp (Elev.2500M/8,202Ft)

Day 6: Trek To High Camp (Elev. 3,580M/11,745Ft)

Day 7: Trek To Mardi Himal Base Camp (Elev. 4,500M/14,764Ft), Back To Badal Danda

Day 8: Trek To Kalimati

Day 9: Trek To Lwang Valley Home

Day 10: Back To Pokhara

Day 11: Return To Kathmandu

Day 12: Departure

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