Mardi Himal Trek

The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara goes along river banks, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenario. Along the way we shall stop to observe the scenic spot and also to stretch our legs. On arrival check into the hotel and relax or you have the option to stroll around the Phewa lake and visit the local market.
Overnight in Pokhara.

Drive for about an hour to Kande on the Pokhara Baglung highway, the starting point of our trek. Start our hike from Kande, the trail ascends for about an hour or more along the edge through green hills and reach Dovan. From Dovan it is a gentle uphill ascend through bamboo, oak and rhododendron forest to Deurali.
Overnight in trekkers lodge.

Today we leave Deurali and continue on the trail. The trail is an gradual uphill walk through forests of giant rhododendron, oak, maple and hemlock on to the top of a ridge with great views. And from the ridge the trail steeply descends for some time and then it climbs back to the ridge and arrive at Forest camp.
Overnight in trekkers lodge.

The trail in the beginning is quite steep and then it is a gradual climb through rhododendron forest following the ridge with a noticeable change in vegetation. After about 3 hours of walk we arrive at Low camp with spectacular views of the Machhapuchre and the Annapurna south.
Overnight in trekkers lodge.

Trek uphill through Forest camp to High Camp alongside a ridge towards, Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre, as the climb progresses tall trees give way to alpine shrubs and dwarf rhododendron bushes. After a steep ascent we finally land at the High camp with excellent view of the Annapurna south, Huinchuli and the Machhapuchhre.
Overnight in trekkers lodge.

After an early breakfast we head towards our main destination “Mardi Himal Base camp”(4500m). It takes about 5 hrs to reach the base camp. After spending some great time enjoying the beautiful scenes of Himalayas and capturing some beautiful memories  return back to High camp for overnight.
Overnight in trekkers lodge.

Enjoy a breathtaking early morning sunrise view and after breakfast hike to Sidding village. Today’s hike is mostly downhill through rhododendron forest to the scenic hilltop Gurung village of Sidding.
Overnight in Sidding.

Today we shall descend down to the Mardi khola and hike across several villages to the road head and drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival check in to your hotel and rest of the afternoon is to rest and relax or pursue your own activity.
Overnight in Pokhara.

Retrace your drive back to Kathmandu(option is available to fly to Kathmandu with extra cost). Upon arrival in Kathmandu check into your hotel and the afternoon is free to pursue your own interest.
Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.