Magnificent sunrise and sunset views from numerous viewpoints Amazing landscapes, local villages, farmlands, rice terraces, stunning hills and mountains The aromatic and colorful Rhododendron forests during spring Splendid views of Machhapuchhre Himal (6,993 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), and the Annapurna South (7,010 m). Beautiful homestays and warm hospitality of the locals Mardi Himal Base Camp and the Mardi Himal High Camp An easy tour around the great and unspoiled Annapurna region Floral and faunal diversities in the region The socio-culture and lifestyle of the Gurung and Magar ethnic groups. Mardi Himal Trek - 10 Days Trek in the quieter trails of the Annapurna region of Nepal with picture perfect settings and astonishing mountain views Details Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) A Beautiful Pokhara 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 Himalayan Glacier’s office to discuss more about the trek. In the evening, we have Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Glacier. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals: Dinner Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m/2,700ft): 6-7 hours We can enjoy the beautifully terraced farms, little shops by the side of the road and the raging Trishuli River on our drive to Pokhara also referred to as the ‘City of Lakes.’ From the city, we get great views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna.Pokhara is also a tourist destination, so we take some time out in the evening and enjoy! Overnight in Pokhara. Included meals: Breakfast Day 03: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m/6,720ft): 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hours trek After an early morning breakfast, we start our adventure with a drive to Phedi and start trekking from there. We walk on stone steps, terraced fields and through villages and forests before reaching Dhampus where we have lunch. We continue our walk to Deurali which is a small village beautifully located on a ridge with good views of the Annapurna South, Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhare. Overnight in Deurali. Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 04: Deurali to forest camp (2,520m/8064ft): 6-7 hours Our trail passes through lush forest dotted with the red rhododendrons. The flowers are a common sight in Nepalese hills and it is no surprise that its Nepal’s national flower. Our trail is very quiet until we reach a clearing of the forest camp. We can take rest and explore the area which is also known locally as Kokar. Overnight in Forest Camp. Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 05: Forest Camp to low camp (2970m/9504ft): 5-6 hours We continue to walk through dense forests admiring Nepal’s rich biodiversity and reach the low camp. From here, the fantastic view of Mt. Machapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) up the valley is mesmerizing. We can spend some time in the evening observing the local lifestyle. Overnight in low camp. Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 06: Low camp to high camp (3540m/11,328ft): 3-4 hours We trek uphill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the area mostly consists of shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail. If lucky, we might even come across the Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal) on our way to high camp. We ascend up to the high camp, which the final destination of the day. From here the mountain views are stunning. Overnight in high camp. Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 07: High camp to upper viewpoint (4250m/13600ft), return back to high camp: 2-3 hours On our trek to the upper viewpoint we ascend and descend, and sometimes on a steep and narrow trail. Our trail passes through pastures and we hike along a narrow ridge before reaching the Upper Viewpoint. The view of the Himalayan vista from here is astonishing. We see Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machapuchhre (6993m) and others. We trek back to the high camp for an overnight stay. Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 08: High camp to Sidhing Village (1700m/5440ft): 6-7 hours We take a different route in high camp that takes us to Sidhing instead of going back down to Mardi Himal. The different route lets us experience something different and makes our trek exciting. Siddhing offers a quiet stay for trekkers as it is tucked away from the busier trails. Overnight in Siddhing. Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 09: Trek to Lumre, drive to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu: 2-3 hours trek, 2 hours drive and 25 minutes flight After an early breakfast, we walk towards Lumre finally reaching the road from where we begin our drive to Pokhara. After reaching the city, we continue our drive to its domestic airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Someone from Beautiful Pokhara will pick us from the airport and drop us off at our hotel. We take a rest and freshen up. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of our Mardi Himal Trek. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals: Breakfast Dinner Day 10: 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. Included meals: Breakfast Cost Includes Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast Teahouse accommodation during the trek All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek Welcome and farewell dinners Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including taxes and entrance fees All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary Domestic flights (Lukla to Kathmandu) An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter) Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion) Beautiful Pokhara’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS) Medical kit (carried by your trek leader) All government and local taxes Cost Excludes Nepalese visa fee Excess baggage charge(s) Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu International flights Travel and rescue insurance Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.) Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s) Brand No Brand SKU 100285175_NP-1020541931