13 Days Mardi Himal High View-Point Trek

Day 1:

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal international airport, received by our staff and guide for short drive to your hotel. Located amidst the main city, check into your rooms and join in for trek briefing with other members of the trip. Our guide provides information about the trekking trails, local lodge, and culture and so on. Evening group dinner an introduction to Nepalese meals and traditions.

Day 2:

At Kathmandu for trek preparation and sightseeing tour.

Enjoy the free day for trek preparation and join for an interesting sightseeing tour around historical, cultural and religious places. Kathmandu is steeped with World Heritage Sites, our city / cultural guide will takes you around the great places of historical wonders of great interest. Afternoon free for individual activities and trek preparation.

Day 3:

Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel -06 hrs.

Early breakfast and depart for Pokhara, a drive of 5-6 hours exciting overland journey through Nepal countryside. Riding on main busy interesting highway then reaching at beautiful city in Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake side. Where most good hotels are located, enjoy the afternoon facing views of Annapurna Himalayas and the Lake. (Options for short flight of 30 minutes to Pokhara from Kathmandu)

Day 4:

Drive to start point at Kande 1,530 m and walk to Potana 1,900 m via Australian Camp 2,050 m- 05 hours with drive and trek.

Start the morning with an hour drive to the foot hills of Annapurna Himalayas at a small village of Kande. From here walk begins with climb into cool shade of forest to a scenic flat field at Australian Camp. Which is also known as Thulo Kharka a grazing ground for local villagers cattle, with number of nice lodges. From grand panorama of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya range with view of Dhaulagiri Himal and Machhapuchare Himal. After a refreshing rest, walk continues down on the main trail with short up to Potana for overnight stop.

Day 5:

Trek to Kokar Forest camp 2,520 m via Deurali 2,100 m - 05 hrs.

Morning enjoy the glorious views of Annapurna peaks, and start walking uphill through forest to Deurali. A scenic hill with few lodge and shops, facing grand scenery of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal. From here our route diverts from the main trail heading into complete wilderness towards high ridges and mountains. As route follows into dense woods with climb for few hours reaching a wide forest clearing at Forest Camp or Kokar for overnight in a simple basic lodge.

Day 6:

Trek to Low Camp 2,970 m - 05 hrs.

After a pleasant overnight at Forest Camp trail follows to a steep climb amidst forest path. Facing occasional views of snow peaks, and then slowly the walk ends for the day at Low or Badal Camp. A nice lovely small settlement with few nice simple lodges.

Day 7:

Trek to High Camp 3,700 m - 05 hrs.

From Low Camp, walk leads to a steep climb on a high ridge of Mardi Himal, as trek continues slowly leaving the tall tree lines behind. Heading towards our overnight destination, and then finally reaching at the end of walking at High Camp. The highest spot for overnight stop, located on a high ridge with few good lodges facing views of dramatic landscapes and snow peaks.

Day 8:

At High Camp for hike to Mardi Himal View Point 4,500 m-06 hrs.

Staying at High Camp for another overnights, morning day hike to our final destination at Mardi Himal High View-Point. The trail leads to a narrow high ridge path above green forested hills and valley, then reaching our major goal at Mardi Himal High View Point. The highest spot of the adventure standing beneath towering South Face of Machhapuchare Himal and Mardi Himal. Enjoy the spectacular panorama of Annapurna Himalaya range of peaks with rolling hills, after a wonderful time head back to High Camp for overnight stop

Day 9:

Trek to Siding village 1,340 m-06 hrs.

Morning a long downhill leads you back into dense forest and lush green vegetation, on leaving the High Camp. After hour of good walk, downhill continues then reaching at the bottom of Mardi Himal high ridge at Siding. A nice small farm village for overnight stay, as well the last day around the hills of southern Annapurna and Mardi Himal.

Day 10:

Walk to road-head and drive to Pokhara 860 m- 02 hrs.

Last day walk of the adventure, having breakfast a short walk to the motorable road. Then taking a local vehicle for few hour drives to beautiful Pokhara for last overnight stop around Nepal Mid-West and within Annapurna Himalaya range. A perfect place to conclude our memorable and enjoyable short adventure to Mardi Himal High View Point trekking.

Day 11:

Drive or fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Morning after a pleasant time in Pokhara and around high hills of Annapurna, depart for Kathmandu. On the same interesting highway past farm villages and town then reaching Kathmandu, by late afternoon. Rest of the day free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs. (Options for flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara of half hour scenic flight)

Day 12:

At Kathmandu free day at leisure.

In Kathmandu we have spared a day free to enjoy individual activities, as well for shopping souvenirs of Nepal. Interested people can join in for another exciting sightseeing tour of Patan and Bhaktapur worth a visit.

Day 13:

Depart for international departure.

Transfer to Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, as per your international flight time, our guide and staff transfer you to the airport.