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Mardi Himal Trek

Trip code HH-MD-12
Package name Mardi Himal Trek
Duration 12
Max. elevation 4500 m
Level MODERATE
Transportation Tourist Bus(Ktm-Pkh-Ktm) Jeep(Pokhara-kande/siding)
Accomodation Hotel(Kathmandu & Pokhara) Lodge/Guesthouse in trek
Starts at Kathmandu
Ends at Kathmandu
Trip route Kathmandu- Pokhara - Pritam Deurali- Forest Camp- Badal Danda - MardiHimal View point- Siding Village - Pokhara
Cost USD 795 per person

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Overview

MARDI HIMAL TREKKING
‘adventure around the high scenic ridges to other sanctuary at Mardi Himal’
Mardi Himal Trekking takes you on the high ridges in the close shade of massif Annapurna Himalaya. This special region was hidden for long decades, where early pioneers and explorers named the area an ‘Other Sanctuary’. Due to its proximity to Annapurna Sanctuary, separated by the deep gorge of the Modi River.
For many years, Mardi Himal was unknown, unmapped it was taken as the broken ridges of staggering Machhapuchare Himal. When western mountaineers flew close to Mt. Machhapuchare the famous Fish Tail, then they found Mardi Himal as a separate peak. Located, close to the southern flank of the great Machhapuchare Himal looks like an adjoining peak of Fish Tail. The Mardi Himal stands at 5,587 m / 18,325 feet high, on NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) list of trekking peaks. 
A few groups of adventurers and trekkers often venture for the climb to the summit of Mardi Himal. The closest that one can reach next to Machhapuchare Himal, which is a virgin and forbidden peak to climb.    
At present, in the past few decades, the areas around Mardi Himal are gaining much popular among trekkers. As this region is quite different from other main trekking routes, where one can enjoy being close to the massif Himalayas; in a short distance of time. 
Haven Holidays Nepal, welcomes all adventures and trekkers to enjoy this short and wonderful trek to Mardi Himal. A moderate to adventurous walk with a touch of high altitude, suitable for all from beginners to veteran outdoor lovers.
Mardi Himal Trek starts and concludes at Pokhara, a city blessed with natural wonders of serene lakes and the mighty Himalayas. The adventure takes you from low warm farm villages toward high cooler hills and beyond human settlements.
The trail diverts from the main trekking routes towards sheer wilderness, as the walk follows through enchanting rhododendron and pine forest. Slowly the tree lines disappear reaching higher terrain at Mardi scenic View-Point, on the highest spot of the adventure.
Enjoy the marvelous and enjoyable moment, standing close beneath Mardi Himal and giant Machhapuchare Himal, the magnificent Fish-Tail peak.
The return journey leads on an alternative route downhill to low warmer farm villages for a short exciting drive back to Pokhara. After a great adventure and memorable experience on the Mardi Himal Trek with the grand service of Haven Holidays Nepal.

Mardi Himal Video

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.


The Haven Holidays representative receives you on your first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. After being introduced to the staff, your baggage will be loaded in a car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the centre of Kathmandu city, where your hotel is located. On checking into your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, then get ready for group briefing where you will meet with other members of Mardi Himal Trek. 

The guide or group leader brief with related information regarding the trek, and local culture. Includes details on accommodation and food hours of walks and overnight stops and views along the treks.

Evening group dinner in a nice authentic Nepali restaurant, dinner with an exciting Nepali cultural program.

Day 2 : In Kathmandu trek preparation and sightseeing tour.


Full day in Kathmandu preparation for Mardi Himal Trek along with Kathmandu sightseeing tour. Kathmandu is a wonderful old city, steeped with historical and religious places, and includes many world heritage sites. 

Day 3 : Drive to Pokhara 822 m. 6 hour drive covering 220 km / 137 miles. 


Morning having breakfast, get transferred into a car or coach as per the size of a group, for the overland journey. An exciting drive of more than Seven hours following the main Nepal busy highway, the drive leads along the Trisuli River. One of the most popular rivers for rafting adventure, the drive then diverts towards the west to reach Pokhara city. Along the drive, one can experience rural farm life with grand views of snow-capped peaks. Slowly the drive ends on reaching Pokhara by the lovely Phewa Lake side, where all good hotels are located. After checking into a nice room, having time to browse around the Phewa Lakeside.

(Options by air from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

Day 4 : Drive to Kande 1,540 m and trek to Pritam Deurali-2,070 m -06 hrs. 


After a pleasant overnight halt in Pokhara, enjoy breakfast and get ready for first-day trek. Morning transfer into a vehicle for a short hour scenic drive heading beyond Pokhara. The drive leads west towards low warm farm country and then reaches cooler foothills at Kande village. 

Having time to get organized after an exciting drive of an hour, the first-day trek begins with the slow climb. The trail leads to a cool shade of forest to an open large field at Australian Camp. Also known as Thulo Kharka, at one time a cattle grazing field, at present with number of nice lodges. From Australian Camp enjoy the superb views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan peaks. After a refreshing stop, descend and then a short climb to the nice village of Potana.

Having a possible lunch break, afternoon good pleasant walk of few hours uphill to Pritim Deurali. Located on a high ridge facing grand scenery of beautiful landscapes, with snow-capped peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

Pritam Deurali, a lovely spot amidst lovely forest surrounding having few simple lodges for overnight halt.

Day 5 : Trek to Low Camp 2,980 m via Forest Camp 2,600 m- 06 hrs.


From Pritam Deurali onwards, leaving the main popular trail towards hidden pockets of Annapurna Himalaya and Mardi Himal. The walk follows to slow steep haul for some hours through a beautiful forest of rhododendrons, pines and oaks trees. As the walk continues reaching Forest Camp for lunch stop, after a long hour interesting walks from Pritam Deurali. After a refreshing lunch, the adventure continues with a gradual uphill to Low Camp for an overnight halt in the comfort of a simple lodge.

Day 6 : Trek to High Camp 3,550 m via Badal Danda 3,215 m -05 hrs.


Slowly our journey leads closer to our destination, leaving Low Camp to reach High, the highest overnight stop. Morning walk continues facing spectacular views of Mt. Machhapuchare ahead with Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. 
After a great morning walk reaching High Camp for an overnight halt, having lunch either in Badal Danda or at High Camp. The air gets much cooler from here onwards towards Mardi Himal ViewPoint our final destination.

Day 7 : Hike to Mardi View Point 4,500 m and trek to Badal Danda - 06 hrs.


Spending a pleasant overnight at High Camp, the morning starts following the high ridge to Mardi Himal View Point. On the highest point of the adventure, from High Camp onwards tree lines fades for short alpine shrubs. The walk is quite strenuous but rewarding overlooking grand views of the Annapurna Himalaya range.

Finally, the morning hike reaches the final spot at Mardi Himal Viewpoint, enjoy the Machhapuchare Himal at a close distance. Includes fabulous views of Mardi Himal with a series of peaks that make the Annapurna massif.

After a refreshing and scenic moment of a lifetime experience, head back to High Camp for a short refreshment stop. The walk continues further downhill to Badal Danda for an overnight stop.

Day 8 : Trek to Siding Village 1, 745 m - 05 hrs. 


Enjoy the leisurely morning with a good breakfast at Badal Danda, which means a misty ridge. As this area is full of thick fog and misty most of the season, hence the name Badal Danda. From here onwards downhill to the end of our trekking at Siding a rural farm village. A pleasant walk in dense woods for four or more hours to the last overnight halt on the mid-hills of the Annapurna Himalayas.

On arrival check into a nice simple lodge with time to explore around the farm village and catch a glimpse of local culture.

Day 9 : Short walk and drive to Pokhara 822m- 03 hrs. 


Enjoy the last breakfast around the hills of the Annapurna Himalayas. After breakfast a short walk to the vehicle's parking lot. Get on board in a jeep or similar type of four-wheel drive. An exciting drive of 2-3 hours to reach Pokhara, the road follows through lovely farm villages and towns. After an hour more ride, our route diverts from the Mardipul village. Slowly the drive leads to Hyamja, and then enters Pokhara city. On reaching the Phewa Lake side, enjoy the comfort of nice lovely hotel rooms. Afternoon at leisure for individual activities and stroll around the Lakeside.

Day 10 : At Pokhara explore the natural wonders on sightseeing tour.


Morning (options) short drive to Sarankot view-point hill, enjoy the glorious sunrise over chain of Himalayan peaks. Overlooking views of Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri Himalayas with majestic Machhapuchare Himal the Fish-Tail peak.
The panoramic views includes of Pokhara city and the lake. 

After a refreshing morning back to hotel, and then enjoy short drive for exciting tour of Pokhara’s natural wonders. Visit the Devi’s Waterfall and Gupteshwor Mahadev a large cave, from here tour of International Mountain Museum  afternoon at leisure one can enjoy boating on Phewa Lake.

Pokhara an amazing and unique place on earth with sub-tropical climate and yet close to arctic zone of mountains the Annapurna Himalayas. Pokhara is famous for Adventure sports activities, besides trekking and mountaineering. One can enjoy Paragliding, Zip-Line / Flyer and Bungee Jumping as well as Ultra-Light Flight and much more.  

Day 11 : Drive back to Kathmandu-06 hrs.


Morning, after breakfast depart from the hotel for an interesting drive back to Kathmandu. The road follows on main busy highway, after leaving the Trisuli River, and then the road climbs on winding up to the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. From the high end of the valley rim, the drive slowly enters the busy bustling city of Kathmandu. On reaching Thamel or near about then check into respective hotels, afternoon free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

Evening group dinner in a nice authentic Nepali restaurant, dinner with an exciting Nepali cultural program.

(Options by air from Pokhara to Kathmandu, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

Day 12 : International departure for homeward bound.


Last day in Nepal and at Kathmandu, as time for your respective airlines flight departures. Our guide, staff transfers you to the airport, then bid farewell to Nepal till you return for another exciting adventure.

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