11 days tour

Mardi Himal Trek Around The Annapurna Region

$ 995 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Mardi Himal Trek Around The Annapurna Region

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast, kathmandu and pokhara

Others

Pickup & drop-off by car / Van as per the program. Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara inclusive of breakfast (2-3 star hotel). Twin sharing accommodation at guest houses during the trek 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter between 2 members), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance (We have insured our staffs by Neco Insurance Company Nepal). Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by Tourist bus. Permits of Annapurna Conservation and TIMS Government tax (13%) Office service charge

Transport

Airport picks up and drop-off by Private car Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus.

Guide

One English speaking Guide and 1 poster for the 2 member

Accommodation

3-star accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast and guest house accommodation during a trek.

Not included:

Others

Any meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Travel insurance (it is mandatory, that you need to provide us a copy of your insurance before trek embarkation) International air fare to and from Nepal. Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu (please remember to carry 2 passport size photos) Items of a personal nature Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet. Trekking Equipments (please bring 4 seasons sleeping bag)

Insurance

Your insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Mardi Himal Trek Around The Annapurna Region

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,300M/4,264Ft)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,300M/4,264Ft)

       Accessible Adventure representative will be there to pick us up from the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. We take a short drive from the airport to our hotel. After a short rest, we can visit Accessible Adventure office to discuss more about the trek. In the evening, we have Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Accessible Adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.


  • Day 2 Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara (900M/2952Ft) 200 Kms, 5-6 Hours Drive In Private Vehicle (7 Hours If Tourist Bus)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara (900M/2952Ft) 200 Kms, 5-6 Hours Drive In Private Vehicle (7 Hours If Tourist Bus)


      Today, youโ€™ll start out a comfortable road trip to Pokhara. This scenic drive via Prithvi Highway first follow the banks of the Trishuli River then continue further alongside the river Marsyangdi, making its way past high wooded hills, rustic settlements, terraced farmlands, and verdant valleys. With so many new things to discover throughout the journey, youโ€™ll feel the surge of energy and excitement within the body before the beginning of the actual trek. Once you reach Pokhara, check into your hotel and then direct your steps towards the lakeside to relax in a serene atmosphere. Pokhara is the gateway to numerous trek to Annapurna Region. The city of lakes is a spellcaster. From there, you can observe snowy mountaintops especially the iconic Mt. Machhapuchhre (famously known as Fishtail Peak).

  • Day 3 Day 3: Drive From Pokhara To Kande, Trek To Pitam Deurali (2100M/6888Ft) 1 Hour Drive, 5-6 Hours Trek, Hiking Distance: 10 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Drive From Pokhara To Kande, Trek To Pitam Deurali (2100M/6888Ft) 1 Hour Drive, 5-6 Hours Trek, Hiking Distance: 10 Km


      The first thing youโ€™ll do this day is, hop into a private vehicle that will take you to Kande. This point onwards, youโ€™ll walk a long way to reach the ultimate destination of the escapade. Youโ€™ll trek on the well-marked trail, gradually climbing over a ridge to arrive at the clearing in the forest with lodge settlement is known as Australian Camp (1,880m). Here, youโ€™ll rejoice to observe panoramic views of Annapurna Massifs and entire Pokhara valley. Through the rhododendron woodland, the trail now winds to a mountain pass called โ€˜Deuraliโ€™. Tugged in between Annapurna South, Mt. Machhapuchhre, Deurali overlooks into the Modi Khola valley. Youโ€™ll now descend to Pothana (1,950m) and get your hands on some amazing glimpses of Mt. Machhapuchhre. After continuing uphill across woods, youโ€™ll reach Pitam Deurali (2,100m).

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek Pitam Deurali To Kokar Forest Camp (3050M/10000Ft) 6 Hours, 10 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek Pitam Deurali To Kokar Forest Camp (3050M/10000Ft) 6 Hours, 10 Km


      Early in the morning, youโ€™ll wake up to see sublime views of the snow-clad summits, a perfect approach to start the day. Pitam Deurali is the point where the trail splits into two. To the left, it leads to Landruk. Youโ€™ll head to the right and proceed to Kokar. Bidding farewells to villages, natives, tourists and fellow trekkers; youโ€™ll advance into the wilderness. youโ€™ll have to overcome the steep climb over a ridge then traverse the forest of rhododendron, hemlock, mountain oak, birch and maple scented with pleasant earthy odour. A complete pristine setting, youโ€™ll get to observe some breathtaking mountain vistas and listen to harmonious insect noises while trekking along the off-the-beaten trail to Forest Camp (3,050m). The woods transform itself into a dreamland, full off vibrant colours during the blooming seasons of rhododendron flowers

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek Kokar Forest Camp To Low Camp (25500M/8364Ft) 4 Hours, 5 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek Kokar Forest Camp To Low Camp (25500M/8364Ft) 4 Hours, 5 Km


      Subsequent to breakfast at a local teahouse, youโ€™ll perform a gradual half-hour ascent through foggy woods to Rest Camp. Afterward, youโ€™ll forge ahead on an uphill route across the โ€˜Cloud Forestโ€™ comprising wooded trees that nourishes a variety of lichens, tree ferns, and orchids on its surface. As you proceed further, youโ€™ll find some natural windows in the dense forest that opens up fascinating vistas of Hiunchuli and the deep cutting traverse in the direction of Annapurna South. Beyond the horizons, as we look down to the left, you can see the Modi Khola valley leading up to the Annapurna Base camp. Youโ€™ll finally reach Low Camp at lunchtime to spend rest of the day relishing the sight of Machhapuchhre which seems close enough to hold close in the arms.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek Low Camp To High Camp (3900M/12790Ft), 4 Hours, 5 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek Low Camp To High Camp (3900M/12790Ft), 4 Hours, 5 Km


      In the day seven of the adventure, youโ€™ll climb your way through the shady woods to the Middle Camp prior to the daybreak in order to witness an enchanting sunrise. Though it is far cry from what youโ€™ll see tomorrow, the beauty of nature in front of you this very day is pretty much bliss to your eyes. Above the treeline, youโ€™ll now descent then ascend over ridges while being on the course to Badal Danda. As the name translates into hills of clouds, youโ€™ll find fluffy clouds floating above as well as beneath you. Then begins a quest to the High Camp. Constantly overlooked by gorgeous Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre, you come across some steep ups and downs to a point where the trail again splits into two. The segment on the left side is comparatively short but consist of precipitous ascent while another to the right is a bit long but easy to trek upon. Make a choice then move forward to High Camp (3,900m). The outlook of the mountains from here is even closer and more majestic when compared to what you have seen in the past few days. We take much of the afternoon soaking in the flabbergast landscapes and exploring this awesome spot. If you are lucky enough to reach High Camp on a clear night flooded with plenty of moonlight, youโ€™ll witness the charm of shiny peaks under the cover of twinkling stars. You can even click an excellent photograph of the mighty mountains during the night hours 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek High Camp To Mardi Himal Base Camp (West) (4500M/14760Ft) And Return High Camp (3580M) 7 Hours, 8 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek High Camp To Mardi Himal Base Camp (West) (4500M/14760Ft) And Return High Camp (3580M) 7 Hours, 8 Km


      Itโ€™s time to answer the calls from the lofty summits. Early in the morning, weโ€™ll depart from the High Camp to the Viewpoint. The darkness, higher altitude and freezing cold can make todayโ€™s ascent a challenging task. After covering some distance, you can two routes to the top. Again, one section to the left is very steep and leads straight to the top; whereas, the other on the right side is fairly easy taking a round trip around precipitous ridges but consumes more time. Decide a route and move up. Succeeding few hours of a strenuous climb, youโ€™ll reach a flat land and encounter a final ridge to be conquered before setting your feet at the Mardi Himal Viewpoint (4,200m). From the vertex, you can observe the summits of Annapurna Massifs, Machhapuchhre, and Mardi Himal looming almost over the head, so near, but yet so far. Depending upon weather conditions, youโ€™ll stay with the trail to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m). Despite a relatively dangerous and demanding path awaits ahead, youโ€™ll surely advance forward to experience the joy of getting as far as the base of a Himalayan peak. This is as close as you can get to the snow-capped mountaintops in this trekking venture. Embrace the awe-inspiring panorama extending from Dhaulagiri and Annapurnas to Ganesh Himal, which also includes great ice fields and blue glaciers below. Eventually, youโ€™ll retrace your tracks back to High Camp. 

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek High Camp To Sidhing (1700M/5576Ft) 7 Hours, 12 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek High Camp To Sidhing (1700M/5576Ft) 7 Hours, 12 Km


      With the shoelaces tighten and backpack on your rear side, youโ€™ll hike back on the same route to Low Camp via Badal Danda and Middle Camp. Youโ€™ll then start moving down gently beyond the shadow of the woods and make out onto tranquil Nepali countryside that flaunts remarkable terraced farmlands to Sidhing (1,700m). Alternatively, there is another route. This trail also directly direct descent to Sidhing Village but passes across precipitous descends, pristine woodlands, and cascading waterfalls. Keep in mind that this alternate trail does not house any settlements and teahouses till the final stop; therefore, you need to pack your lunches and water for the day. Some people often refer this path very dangerous and unfit for trekkers. But in reality, for individuals who have endured all the way to Mardi Himal Base Camp and back, this trail not pose any sort of serious dangers or difficulties. On top of that, remember that there is your guide by your side eliminating any possibilities of being lost en route. Ultimately, it totally depends on your preferences to decide your way down.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek Sidhing To Lumre And Drive To Pokhara (900M) 3 Hrs, 5 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek Sidhing To Lumre And Drive To Pokhara (900M) 3 Hrs, 5 Km


      Following a long and wearying journey, all you have left to do is add the finishing touch. Take a relaxed walk past pastures and Gurung villages to Lumre where one of our transfer vehicles will transport you back to Pokhara. Here, you might want to treat yourself to celebrate success. So, stretch your legs and head out to search your euphoria! Pokhara has many more to offer than one can ever imagine! 

  • Day 10 Day 10: Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu 200 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu 200 Km


      Youโ€™ll eventually take a drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Have you missed any views? Now is the chance to see it again. Once at the capital city, you can sightsee some of the local markets in search of souvenirs. This evening, weโ€™ll organize a farewell dinner for you at one of the cultural restaurants in Kathmandu. 

  • Day 11 Day 11: Final Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Final Departure

      Our friendly representative will drop you off at the airport. We are sure that you will be inspired to visit Nepal again after this trek. We hope that you choose us to plan your next trip to Nepal.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 70

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