Mardi Himal trekking offers beautiful Himalayan views of whole Annapurna Himalayan range, beautiful valley, mixed Nepalese culture follow through Annapurna trekking trails. We Polar Trekking organize both options Mardi Himal trip; just Mardi Himal base camp trekking or Mardi Himal climbing trip. Mardi Himal is located in the east of the Modi Khola, across the valley from Hiunchuli. It is separated from Machhapuchhre 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 Machhapuchhre.
Mardi Himal trekking begins at Phedi,Dhampus after an hour drive from Pokhara. We ascend through Gurung villages and pristine oak and rhododendron forest to alpine campsite that afford close up dramatic scenery of sacred Mt. Machapuchare, Mardi Himal and Annapurna range.We Polar Trekking guide leads through the beautiful valley of Dhampus, Pothana, Deurarli, Kokar,(forest camp) Low camp and finally reach at Mardi Himal high camp. If trekkers/mountaineers prefer to climb Mardi Himal, the following our climbing guide will take to you Mardi Himal summit or if it is only Mardi Himal trekking, then trail continues to descend Siding village, Lwang and Hyamja then drive back to Pokhara.
Trekking Highlights
Grade | Moderate |
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Per day walking | 5-6 Hours |
Type of trek | Camping/Teahouse |
Duration | 11 days |
Max elevation | 4600m |
Himalaya sights | Machhapurchhre, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri,etc.. |
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2 Kathmandu to Pokhara, overnight at Pokhara
Day 3 Pokhara to Deurali,2100m,
Day 4 Deurali to Kokar(forest camp)2550m,
Day 5 Kokar to Low Camp3050m,
Day 6 Low Camp to High Camp,3900m,
Day 7 High Camp to Base camp(4600m)for sunrise and view mountains,and return Siding 1700m, via High camp,
Day 8 Siding to Lwang,1500m
Day 9 Lwang to Pokhara,820m,
Day 10 Pokhara:sight seeing, shopping, relaxing
Day 11 Pokhara to Kathmandu(farewell)
Itinerary Outline
(Please Note: If the above schedule does not meet your need and interest,we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.)