Mardi Himal Trek

Trip Info,

Trip name: Mardi Himal Trek
Duration: 11 Days
Start Point: Pokhara
End Point: Pokhara
Transportation: By Bus
Accomodation: Hotel, Tea Houses

Introduction

Mardi Himal trekking is one of the bitten Eco-tourism based trekking destination in Annapurna Himalaya region. Mardi Himal is the name given to the feature of the long raising ridge and its summit that from the south-westerly lower slope of Mount Machhapuchhare, the famous triangular skyline that is seen from the Phewa Lake at Pokhara.

Mardi Himal is located in the east of the Modi Khola, across the valley from Hiunchuli. It is separated from Machhapuchhare ridge by a col. and usual route of ascent reaches this col (about 5,200m. /17,060 ft.) and reaches the summit via a route on its east flank. The climb begins by heading steeply towards the col on the connecting ridge between Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhare. High camp is usually placed just below the final steep (45 degrees) couloirs leading to the col (about 4,650 m. /15,256 ft.) From high camp, climb to the col and turn west, ascending steep snow slopes to the summit.

The first ascent to the Mardi Himal in 1961. The first route was via the East Flank and it is the only used so far. Mardi Himal separates the southwest ridge of fishtail as a separate mass at right angles to the ridge and it is best seen from the south Descend the same route. Mardi Himal trek offers the opportunity to escape Nepal’s tourist trails to venture in to the deep forests and roam the high alpine pastures that flank the Annapurna ranges.

Detail Itinerary,

Day 2: Kathmandu - Pokhara (206km)
Drive 7 hours.

Day 3: Pokhara to Deurali.

Day 4: Deurali to Kokar.

Day 5: Kokar to Low Camp.

Day 6: Low Camp to High Camp.

Day 7: High Camp to Camp 1

Day 8: Camp 1 to Mardi Himal summit and overnight at Low camp.

Day 9: Low camp to Saidhi Ghhata.

Day 10: Saidhi Ghhata to Pokhara.

Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.

Cost Includes

1. Airport pick up and drop by our private car.
2. Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) (Note: A.P Plan) during the trek.
3. All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
4. All the necessary ground transportation.
5. An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter and their food, drinks, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax etc.
6. All necessary paper works and national park entry permits & TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
7. All government taxes.

Cost Excludes

1. Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu.
2. Laundry, telephone calls, Bar Bills ( Mineral Water, cold drinks, whisky, beer etc),
3. Emergency evacuation if required, donation, tips and all personal nature expenses.