Mardi Himal Trek

The Mardi Himal trekking is one of the “new” treks in the northern area of Pokhara and is an ideal trek to avoid the most crowded routes in high season. This also means that the environment is much wilder and the accommodations are more basic, but also more authentic.

It is a trek that runs in the middle of a beautiful landscape and has breathtaking views over the circus of the Annapurnas, at the foot of the Mardi Himal, from whom it takes its name, and the beautiful Machhapuchhre.

The route rises between forests sharing one of the options for the first part of the Annapurna Sanctuary and the treks of Ghandruk, but rises later to travel through the eastern ridge of the Modi Khola valley, following parallel to the itinerary of the Annapurna Base Camp but at about 1300 meters above the bottom of the valley, which allows you to enjoy superb views.

It is a trek without technical difficulty, so it is suitable for anyone who is used to moving around the mountain. This tour can be easily connected to the Ghandruk and Poon Hill tours, with many different possibilities and it turns into a much broader experience.

Due to its duration, this trek can be perfectly included in a more complete trip around Nepal, since adding a few days to this program would allow you to visit interesting places around Kathmandu and Pokhara or even make a stop in Bandipur. Think that in the programs we propose the minimum days for a trip with no rush.

* If you arrive in Kathmandu in the morning, you could fly to Pokhara today if necessary.

FULL TRIP according program 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       All transfers and trips by private vehicle

·       Flight Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu

·       Assistant English-speaking guide on arrival

·       2 nights with breakfast in Pokhara

·       3 nights with breakfast in Kathmandu

·       Accommodation in lodges/tea-houses and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 6 pax

·       1 porter each 2 / 3 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entrance fee

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA

·       Lunch & Dinner (except indicated)

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       During the trek hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in the program, as well as any type of personal assistance to the traveller for matters outside the program of this trip.

In option for late returning flights on the last day, we can keep one room during the day in order you can have a shower before long flight back home.

JUST TREK with no services out of the trek itinerary in Kathmandu or Pokhara 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Transfers by private vehicle to starting trek point and from ending trek point

·       Accommodation in lodges/tea-houses and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 6 pax

·       1 porter each 2 / 3 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entrance fee

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA (check information)

·       Tips to staff

·       Any service out of the trek

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in the program, as well as any type of personal assistance to the traveller for matters outside the program of this trip.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers in full format as described in the program.
If you prefer, you can contract only the trek, from the pick-up at your accommodation to the return. Without services outside the trek.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
Contact us to request the dossier with detailed information and the complete price table and ask us any questions you may have.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Programs may have to be adapted according to the schedules of your flights to Nepal. The itineraries are designed taking into account that the international flight arrives at Kathmandu in the morning or noon. If you arrive to Nepal afternoon or later it would be better to have a margin day before starting your trek, although it is not essential.

DO YOU WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP?

Related to the trek itinerary and Kathmandu and/or Pokhara staying we plan the “minimum days recommended” to have a comfortable and safe trip and trek. But always is a good idea to add some extra day during the trek (for rest or as safety extra day) or in your days in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Like all our tours, the itinerary can be customized and adapted to the taste, needs and preferences of the traveller, especially when it comes to staying in Nepal outside the trek route.

You can opt for the full trip or just hiring the trek and travel on your own in Nepal.

EXPERIENCES TO NEPAL OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

Whether for free days in Kathmandu or Pokhara, as if you want to add more days to your trip, we offer a number of options and extensions. With them you can add and complete activities and experiences on your trip. Some are already included in some program, but in general we prefer that you choose them on your own, if you are interested in any, depending on your tastes and way of traveling. Ask us for more information if you are interested.