Mardi Himal Trek 8 Days

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Price starting from ~~$855~~

US $ 695 per person

No of people	Price per person
1 - 1	$855
2 - 4	$695
6 - 8	$655
10 - 12	$595
14 - 16	$555

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Duration

8 days

Max. Elevation

4500m

Group size

Min 2-Max 16 (Group Discount is Available)

Level

MODERATE

Transportation

All Land according to itinerary

Best Season

Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. Jan, Feb, March, April, May, Jun

Accommodation

Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Meals

Breakfast

Starts at

Kathmandu

Ends at

Kathmandu

Trip Route

Kathmandu- Pokhara-Dhampus- Forest Camp- Mardi Himal Base Camp-Siding Village- Pokhara- Kathmandu

Highlights

Relish on a cool refreshing walks through unspoiled nature of Annapurna Himalayas
Enjoy the moderate adventure trek with diverse species of flora and fauna in Annapurna Conservation Area
Explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu city from the ancient times
Enjoy exploring beautiful city, Pokhara with its natural and religious beauty
Witness marvelous Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre
Experience local food items and local culture of the people on the trail
Feel melodious natural water falls, terraced fields and winding rivers

"Celebrate this Mardi Himal Trek 8 days with Probably the best Annapurna and Machhapuchhre View with Stunning Sunrise"

Mardi Himal Trek Video

The Mardi Himal Trek 8 days itinerary is a comprehensive trek itinerary combining Kathmandu City Tour, Pokhara CityTour and trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp. On this trip to Nepal, you can do three different things: World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu, Pokhara with Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda or World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Shiva Statue and a moderate adventure trekking to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4800m) to witness marvelous Annapurna and Machhapuchhre with stunning sunrise.

Most importantly, the Mardi Himal Trek 8 days is to capture and witness the astonishing Himalayan life of the people, walk into the wild nature to a less crowded area of Nepal and watch snow-fed Himalayas of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre at the same time.

Actually, people love the Mardi Himal Trek more than other trekking trips in Annapurna region like the Poonhill Trek, Muldai Hill Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek in the Annapurna region. This is because people/ trekkers can witness much better Annapurna and Machhapuchhre in their Mardi Himal Trek.

The trek, Mardi Himal 8 days takes you through the alluring, deep and wild Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area of the world letting you experience a wide variety of flora and faunas including wild buffalos, monkeys, wild boar and plants like juniper, pine, birch, rhododendron and many other types.

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You will enjoy a true village life with hospitable local people with their age-old culture and civilization on the trail to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4800m) and back to Pokhara and Kathmandu. Along with this, you will be mesmerized to enjoy the natural waterfalls, marvellous landscapes, winding rivers and some sacred sites on the trail. The freshly cooked food items at the local lodge and local accommodation will delight you tremendously during the trip.

Mardi Himal Trek commences from Kathmandu with a Kathmandu city tour, a visit to World Heritage Sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Swyombhunath Stupa, Bouddhanatha Stupa and Patan Durbar Square and the trip switches to beautiful Pokhara city. Before you explore Pokhara city, you will trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4800m) or Mardi Himal View Point ( 4500m) and celebrate the mountain views and the adventurous walk through the unspoiled nature of Annapurna Himalayas. The Mountains like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Himal Chuli, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal will be marvelous to capture that you won’t believe your eyes at the time.

After you wrap up the official trekking, you will come back to Pokhara city to explore some natural and religious sites. Finally, before you head back to Kathmandu, you will explore Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda and Pumdikot Mahadev Statue. You will either take a drive of 6 hours or a flight of 35 minutes to get back to Kathmandu to end your 8 days Mardi Himal Trek .

What are the required permits for Mardi Himal Trek?

One requires obtaining two different trekking permits for Mardi Himal Trek. These are TIMS Card ( Trekking Information Management System) and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. These two types of required permits for Mardi Himal Trek can be obtained easily through the trekking company located in Kathmandu. You can simply ask them to obtain these permits for you.

TIMS Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit are mandatory and are included in the cost pay for your Mardi Himal Trekking trip. Actually, ACAP costs Rs. 3000 for foreigners, Rs. 1500 for SAARC Nationals and TIMS Card Costs Rs 2000 for foreigners and Rs. 1000 for SAARC Nationals.

If you are an individual trekkers and doing the Mardi Trek independently, you an obtain these trekking permits by visiting the head office of Nepal Tourism Board located in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.

What is the difficulty level of Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate adventure trekking trip up to 4500 m, Mardi Himal Viewpoint, above sea level, the highest elevation of Mardi Himal Trek. If you want to ascend to Mardi Himal Base Camp, you can do it and Mardi Himal Base Camp Base Camp is located at an elevation of 480m, higher than Mardi Himal View Point. The trekking trip below 5000 m is considered to be a moderate trek and even the fresher with good level of preparations can conquer over Mardi Himal Trek. So, even beginners with some skills and moderate stamina trekking can accomplish this trek. However, one requires a good level of fitness and proper preparations like regular walks and exercises on daily basis.

Having packed with the right trekking gear and with a good level of fitness, you can do this trek without any hindrances on the trail to Mardi Himal Viewpoint (4500m) and Mardi Himal Base Camp (4800m) and back to Pokhara.

There is no age bar for Annapurna Base Camp Trek and even beginners, children above 10 years and people of old age like 70 can do this trek with the right pacing and acclimatization but need to be accompanied by a professional trekking guide and hire porter to carry your stuffs in the mountain if necessary.

Those who have 6-7 hours walking stamina with the ascent 400-700 meters each day in the mountain, getting the highest elevation 4500 m/4800m can do this trek.

How are the foods and accommodations in Mardi Himal Trek?

Untill Pokhara city, trekkers will enjoy luxury or standard accommodation and they can have the food items they like. But, when they ascend up to Potahna and Forest Camp or Mardi Himal High Camp they may not get such chance to have the accommodation and food items like in the cities area. However, you needn’t be sad, there are plenty of lodges and guesthouses to organize your accommodation and foods and even tents for overnights stay if you want. Moreover, your guide will manage your beautiful food and accommodation for you during the trek. The local guesthouses and the lodges will offer you food item with certain criteria with prices mentioned in the menu during your Mardi Himal Trek 8 days.

Note: Sometimes, it may be difficult to find the right and suitable accommodation during two peak trekking seasons in Nepal: Autumn( Sep-Nov) and Spring ( Mar-May). Please don't blame your guide for not getting right accommodation and foods for you in your 8 days Mardi Himal Trek. if you are making this trek in the months of Sept, Oct and Nov of the year. Sometimes, you should be willing to pay some extra for your accommodation as it is very hard to get. Optionally, you will be provided outdoor tents for overnight stay and you should be willing to go with this as well.

How is the connectivity access in Mardi Himal Trek?

The trekkers will enjoy a good connectivity of Wi-Fi and phone calls all round the trip to and back to Pokhara via Dhampus. During your stay in Pokhara, you will have the access of fine quality of Wi-Fi and internet for communication.

The local lodges and teahouses provide the facility of Wi-Fi during the overnight stay and in your free time. Most of the guesthouse along the Mardi Himal Trekking Trail don't charge any extra cost for Wi-Fi and there may be a few cases that some lodges charge for the Wi-Fi service like Rs. 200-300 per device. Kindly be prepared accordingly.

The best option for you to access internet and phone calls in your smart phone will be: installing local Nepali SIM Card like NT ( Nepal Telecom and NCELL. You can get Nepali SIM Card easily from Kathmandu and Pokhara. You can get it by producing your passport copy and passport sized photogram within 15 minutes. If you are staying in Thamel, you can see the information all around about buying or getting Local SIM Cards in your personal smart phone. This way, you can enjoy all phone calls and internet services along the route without any problems in trek to Mardi Himal in Nepal.

Can I get hot shower in Mardi Himal Trek?

Yes, trekkers are offered with relaxing, refreshing and good enough hot showers with solar- heating system or gas- heating system at the local lodges along the Mardi Himal Trekking Trail. Once they provide the shower facility to the trekkers, they charge you like Rs 400-500 depending on the situation and trekking season you travel to Marddi Himal. Ask the instructions and manuals before going for hot shower in the bathrooms woth local lodge owner or your guide as you may not be familiar with the system they have there.

But, during rainy, cloudy or snowy day, one may not be able to enjoy hot shower at the local lodge during Mardi Trek. The solar heated shower may not function properly to provide the hot shower facility to the trekkers. But, one can depend on gas-heated shower along the Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek.

How is the drinking water facility in Mardi Trek?

There are two options for drinking water facility in Mardi Himal trip. These are: buying bottled water or buying water from Local lodge. The bottled water is sold by local teahouse along the trek taking Rs. 150-200 from you per liter. You can get the bottled drinking water instantly from the teashop.

The other way of getting drinking water for your Mardi Base Camp Trek is from local lodge which is managed by Annapurna Conservation Area Project. The ACAP provides both purified and boiled water for the trekkers who are doing the trip to Mardi Himal. You can ask the local lodge/teahouse to boil water for you and if you want cold drinking water, you can instantly fill your water bottle with completely safe and purified drinking water.

For this, you need to pay Rs 100-200 per liter you fill. You can also ask the local lodges to provide you boiled and safe warm drinking water.

So, you can either go with bottled water or the water provided by local lodge managed by ACAP along the Mardi Himal Trekking Trail as the facility of drinking water during the trip.

Important Note

Trekking Mode: On the best available lodge en-route trekking. 

Trekking Grade: Moderate and Adventurous walks.

Highest Point: Mardi Himal View Point ( 4500m)/ Mardi Himal Base Camp ( 4800m)  

Local culture/religion: Gurung tribes follow Buddhist religion and culture. 

Trekking duration: 04 Nights and 05 Days from Pokhara to Pokhara

Total Trip in Nepal: 07 Nights and 08 Days from arrival to departure.

Major Destinations to explore: Pokhara city, Dhampus, Pothana, High Camp, Mardi Himal Base Camp, Badal Danda

Best Seasons for Mardi Himal Trek

For Mardi Himal Trek 8 days can be done and the trekkers can enjoy the walks in nearly all seasons of the year except the wet monsoon times from mid-June to August. The best seasons for Mardi Trek are spring and autumn/fall, the peak time for trekking and other adventures around Nepal and the Himalayas.

Springtime begins from March onward to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. The day is much longer full of sunshine, and can get cloudy in the afternoon sometimes. There are chances of light rain on treks sometimes.  However fine sunny days for views and pleasant walks, cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime make the Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek more fascinating. Most importantly, the melodious water falls and flowering seven colors of rhododendron turns Mardi Himal Trek 8 days simply spectacular.

The next best time is Autumn/fall, days are mostly clear with enough sunshine, but shorter days, due to limited sunlight hours. Cold mornings and nighttime, could get snowed sometimes during the trek on higher areas above 2,500 m.

Autumn months ( Sep-Nov) are the finest months of the year for Mardi Himal Trekking Trip. The temperature is moderate, views are spectacular, sunshine is fabulous and there is no threats of heavy snowfall and heavy rainfall during the months of Spe-Nov.

If you want to know some more details about Weather in Nepal, please visit us at Weather in Nepal an have more comprehensive information about temperature and the atmosphere in the mountains and the cities of Nepal.

Must Know Information

High Altitude Sickness

High altitude sickness is a condition can occur when our body not adapting well to having less atmospheric pressure and oxygen at high altitudes. It typically affects individuals who are not acclimatized high altitudes can be potentially dangerous if progresses to more severe forms without treatment. Symptoms of altitude illness can begin to occur around 8000ft( pprox.2500m) but serious altitude illness is rare below 10000ft(3000m). The body tries to adapt to lower amount of oxygen in the air by increasing the rate and depth of breathing so you breathe faster and deeper which tries to bring more oxygen in the body. An increase in the number of red blood cells(hemoglobin) occurs after staying longer at high altitudes.

Causes of Altitude Sickness

Low atmospheric pressure: The decrease in at atmospheric pressure is primarily due to the thinner air at high altitude. Low atmospheric pressure at high altitude has several effects on the human body and develops altitude illness.

Less oxygen: The primary factor to altitude sickness, oxygen pressure becomes thinner at higher altitudes. This leads to hypoxia, in this condition body tissues inadequate oxygen.

Rapid ascent: Ascending to high altitude rapidly does not give your body enough time to adjust to the changing altitude and the reduced oxygen levels. It would help if you learned more about High Altitude Sickness beforehand you venture on Mardi Himal Trekking trail in Annapurna region.

Travel Guide Nepal

Passport and Visas

Passport Requirements: All travelers visiting Nepal must possess a valid passport with at least six months of validity from their intended departure date. It's recommended to have some extra pages in your passport for entry and exit stamps.

Visa Information: Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Nepal. There are three main options for obtaining a visa:

Visa on Arrival: The easiest way for many travelers is to obtain a visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu or various land border crossings. You'll need to fill out a visa application form, provide a passport-sized photo, and pay the applicable visa fee in cash (US dollars or equivalent local currency). Visa types include 15, 30, and 90 days, with corresponding fees.

Pre-Arranged Visa: Alternatively, you can apply for a visa through a Nepalese embassy or consulate in your home country before your trip. This can be a good option if you prefer to have everything sorted before arrival.

Most of the people who are travelling in Nepal take help from Travel Guide Nepa l and also go with the comprehensive article about Nepal Tourist Visa Info beforehand they depart for their trip in Nepal to celebrate their vacations. If you study these things deeply, you can make your particular trip program in Nepal more exciting and memorable.

Things to know before deciding a trip in Nepal

People type and search things to know before deciding a trip in Nepal on Google and other social media platforms and find a number posts about the topic. Though you are fed a number of information about things you should before deciding a trip to Nepal, you have to be very selective to the authentic ones. If you go haphazardly through article and the information, you may be misled while Travelling in Nepal Keep your self calm and cool with more patience while travelling across Nepal either in the cities or in the mountains.

Various things are must know things before deciding a trip to Nepal but a few things are much more important things to know before departing from your country. There are 5 Must Know Things before deciding a trip to Nepal. They are: Weather Condition, Geography and Culture, Currency, Food and Accommodation and Health and Securities. let’s know these 5 must know things about Nepal before deciding a vacation trip in Nepal.

Nepal Travel Info

A small landlocked country situated between China and India, covering 0.03% of the whole continent, is Nepal. Also known as the land of the Himalayas, Nepal is a treasure cove for adventure activities. Eight of the fourteen highest mountains above the height of 8000m lie here. Trekkers are bound to come across countless forests, gushing rivers, turquoise lakes, and sparkling glaciers on the trekking routes. It ensures you have the right gear and know how to handle potential challenges like cultural sensitivity, logistics, health and safety. Knowing Nepal Travel info about the weather conditions, altitude, and terrain helps in preparing adequately for the trek.

Trip Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu 1,338 m and transfer to hotel.

After you land in Kathmandu, our staff will attend you at the airport. They will bring you to the hotel in a private van or car. You will refresh and enjoy short walks on the streets while our staff prepares for the trek. You will have dinner and spend the night in Kathmandu.

Optional Itinerary: If arrive earlier in the afternoon or a few days earlier, you can do some other UNESCO World Heritage Sites tours in Kathmandu Valley or a short day/day hiking around/near Kathmandu Valley. Or if you want us to set up an itinerary for you, contact us.

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Non

Kathmandu City Tour - Visit to World Heritage Sites

Kathmandu sightseeing tour includes the visit to Swyombhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. All these sites are enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, is an ancient religious site atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It holds great significance for both Buddhists and Hindus. . The temple complex is famous for its resident monkeys, considered holy. Offering stunning views of Kathmandu, it is a major pilgrimage site and cultural hub, hosting various festivals and rituals throughout the year.

Kathmandu Durbar Square, located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal, is a historic and cultural hub known for its rich architectural heritage and significance. The square features a collection of courtyards, temples, and palaces, showcasing traditional architecture.

Pashupatinath Temple is a revered Hindu temple complex located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most significant Shiva temples in the world. The temple also serves as an important site for cremation rituals for Hindus.

Boudhanath Stupa: The massive stupa features a large mandala base and is adorned with Buddha's all-seeing eyes on all four sides, symbolizing awareness. Colourful prayer flags flutter from its central spire, spreading mantras and prayers with the wind.

This tour ends at around 3-4 PM and you can prepare for your Mardi Himal Trek 8 days.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

Drive to Pokhara 860 m. 6 hour drive covering 220 km / 137 miles.  (Flight-Optional)

Morning with pack breakfast, get ready to go Tourist Bus park for overland journey to Pokhara. An exciting drive about normally 6 to 7 hours if there are no Traffic jams 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.

(Optional: Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

Max. altitude

860m / 2,822 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

Drive to Kande and Trek to Forest Camp( 2600m) via Australian camp 6 hrs

Initially, you will drive to Kande via Hemja directly from Pokhara or from the hotel where you stay. After you reach Kande You will Start the trek, you will enter into Annapurna Conservation Area as you get to Pothana and then to Deurali. While walking from Pothana to Deurali, you will enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna south and Ghandruk village. You will have lunch here at Deurali and trek to Forest Camp through the deep woods of Annapurna Conservation Area after ascending from Landruk village.

Arrive at Forest Camp and Stay Overnight at the Lodge.

Max. altitude

2,600m / 8,530 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

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

You will begin this journey to High Camp after your breakfast at Forest Camp. 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 Hiun-Chuli peaks.  After a great morning walk reach High Camp for an overnight stay, having lunch either in Badal Danda or at High Camp. The air gets much cooler from here onwards towards Mardi Himal View our final destination.

Arrive at High Camp and stay at the lodge.

Max. altitude

3,550m / 11,647 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

Hike to Mardi View Point 4,500 m and trek to Low Camp - 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 Low Camp for an overnight stop.

Max. altitude

4,500m / 14,764 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

Badal Danda to Siding Village is a picturesque and relatively easy trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The trail descends through lush forests and terraced fields.

This section of the trek offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural encounters. You’ll pass through small hamlets and have the chance to interact with local Gurung people.

Siding Village, a traditional Gurung village located at an altitude of around 1,750 meters (5,740 feet). It’s a tranquil spot with warm hospitality. The village provides a glimpse into the rural lifestyle of the region.

First, you will head back to Siddhing village and have lunch here. Afterwards, Drive to Pokhara city.

Arrive at Pokhara and enjoy the evening before you head for Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1,745m / 5,725 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

After breakfast then you will either fly( optional with extra cost) or drive back to Kathmandu. Meet our team with a cultural dinner in Kathmandu and we will drop you to the international airport accordingly.

The Next Day, For Your Departure home Wards, we will transfer you to the international airport accordingly.

Max. altitude

1,320m / 4,331 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

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What's Includes

All Arrival and Departure Transfer from airport to airport.
Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara  with breakfast basis(For a single supplement at extra cost).
Transportation before and after trek to and from Pokhara.
Transportation on Luxury Tourist Bus services such as Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast on best available lodges/Guesthouse.
Service of guide and as per size two each to one porter. ( It means: for two clients one porter)
Wages, meals, medical allowance of guide and porters.
Necessary Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees.
Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor wounds and sickness.
Gift of Haven Holidays Company T-shirt or Cap
Trekking equipment: Duffel Bag if necessary.
Four-wheel sharing Jeep/car drive from Pokhara - Kande - Sidding - back to Pokhara.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

What's Excludes

Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance. 
Expenses of a personal nature
Gratitude or tipping for trekking staff, drivers, porters and guides
Extra snacks and refreshments. 
Personal trekking gear, including sleeping bags and down jackets. 
Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of quick transportation Service. 
Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors. 
Early return from the trek due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey.
Lunch and Dinner all round the trip.
Domestic tickets fare like Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu.
Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing and entry fee

Trip Info

Booking: Terms and Conditions

Booking

To book this trip, you have to find the Book Now button and click it. After that, you will see a form where you will fill up all the required information for the trip including the departure date you want and click the button submit. Now you have completed the form and we will reply to your email promptly.

Deposit for Booking

One needs to transfer or deposit 25% amount of the total cost of the trip. Once you have made the advance payment, you need to inform our team for the confirmation of the trip.

Cancellation and Refund

You can cancel the trip if you want, but no advance payment will be returned to you. It means, no refund will be transferred to your account again for the cancellation of the trip. Actually, once you book the trip, our team needs to prepare the transportation; accommodation and the trip crew for your trip and the company will already make certain payments to other operating sections. Therefore, the other operating departments like transportation, food and accommodation, and trekking crews are not ready to return the advance payment to us. This is the reason we are not going to return you the advance payment. But, you can postpone the trip for the future. We will offer you the same or other equivalent trip whenever you want in the future.

Trip Postponement and Transfer

Though you cannot get a refund after you cancel your planned trip, you can postpone it for the future and you can do so whenever you have a favorable time for you. Or, you can transfer the same trip to your family members, friends and relatives. If you want other people who are closer to you to do this trip, you can do the transfer or offer this trip as a gift. But for this, we require valid and reliable evidence like email addresses, other contacts and all required contracts we made previously.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is a must thing to fix before the departure for a particular trip. In case you face a sudden and unpleasant incident during the trip, you may need rescue evacuation and medical expenses. For that, you must have travel insurance. Actually, life is more important than your trip. As long as you have life, you have everything. So that, have authentic travel insurance that covers all rescue evacuation and medication expenses in case you have got some nasty accidents during the trip.

Travel Insurance is a must thing to prepare and carry with you beforehand you venture onto the trail. You’d better prepare your travel insurance before you fly to Nepal. You can do it through ha reliable and trushworthy insurance company based in your country or you can it online as well.

Actually, it’s not good to rush and bustle for the travel insurance here and there after your arrival in Nepal. However, you still can do it here in Kathmandu. There are some international insurance companies here in Kathmandu and they will do your travel insurance and you can simply filled up the forms on online and prepare your travel insurance.

Your travel insurance must be capable to cover entire expenses from minor to major sudden accidents including rescue from the mountain and the cities by helicopter and all treatment expenses in hospital. For example, if you are going higher in the mountain and you have got a terrible accident or acute mountain sickens, you may need immediate rescue form the spot and more importantly, your treatments in hospital. Until and unless your travel insurance covers entire expenses for the rescue and medical expenses, you are not rescued and cannot get medical treatments on time. Its matter of life and you must do prepare and do authentic and valid travel insurance before you board on the trail for a particular trip. Nobody knows the future and mountain are always wild and unpredictable. Please take it seriously.

If you have got some idea about travel insurance and the companies who do travel insurance for you, you can go with them, otherwise, you can search on Google and will easily get the travel insurance companies who will help you doing insurance for your trip.

Arrival and Transfer to the hotel

You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jh Tatopani, Rasuawagadi etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.

On Arrival, you will have the on-arrival visa instantly if you have not applied Nepal visa for Nepal through the consulate centres or Nepal Embassies nearby you or your city. Within half an hour, you can get an instant authentic visa on your passport after producing all required documents for visa.

But, the majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you upon your arrival at any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some time like 20-30 minutes to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight. The transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel, the hotel where you are staying will take just a 15-20 minute drive. Don’t get scared by the chaos and heavy traffic on the way to the hotel from the Airport.

Get checked in hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.

Check if everything is fine with the accommodation you are using tonight.

Tourist Visa Nepal

A tourist Visa is on arrival visa in Nepal. It means tourists who are visiting Nepal can get the visas instantly on arrival at International Airports by producing all required documents. TIA Tribhuwan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival. The 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. Within 5-10 minutes, you will get a visa on your passport. However, you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. If you have possible, we recommend you obtain a visa before you enter Nepal from the diplomatic missions located nearby you so that you don’t need to bear any hassles during the process of obtaining a tourist visa on arrival. The choice is yours.
For more information, Nepal Tourist Visa

Transfer to Hotel

The majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some to collect your luggage and for security checks at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight.

Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.

Best Time for the Mardi Himal trek

The months of September, October and November are the best times of the year for the trip.

Second best time of the year is the months of March, April and May. These times of the years are known as Autumn and Spring respectively. In fact, people’s first preference for the best time of the year for the trip is Autumn and secondly they also go with Spring.

These two times of the year are almost similar to offer you the most marvelous weather conditions and mountain views with no rain and no snowfall. But, in spring, you may have slight rainfall on the trail, but not heavy.

The Autumn will be in festive mood and the spring will bring you a lot of happiness with new migratory birds and blossoms including flowering rhododendron. It depends on you who weather you like and also you need to consider your vacation. Best of all, we recommend to go with Autumn for your trip in Nepal as the weather condition, cities and mountains are in your favor.

Orientation

As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.

We will briefly let you know about the trip and you will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide, porter, etc.

If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.

Last Minute Booking for Mardi Himal Trek

Last-minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins.

If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal.

Currency Exchange

You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in at the hotel or other several places of Kathmandu, trekking beginning points as well. If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD, AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping etc

Haven Holidays Team

Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. They are well-trained, friendly and experience for their related field. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, experts in first-aid application. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives. The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.

Luggage and Storage

we provide you with a very reliable duffel bag to put your stuff to be carried on the trip. It will be very safe to be carried by a porter. Unnecessary stuff, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara. They will keep your luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist to manage it for you before you depart for the trip.

Meals On Mardi Himal Trek

Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost like including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have extra tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.
During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. You can enjoy the meal you like from the menu. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip.

You are supposed to have the meal where you stay overnight in the mountain during the trekking trip. You will enjoy freshly cooked meals in the mountain during the trip days with local ingredient

Mardi Himal Trek Starts

After breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, First, you'll need to drive from Pokhara. From Pokhara, the Haven holidays team arrange transportation to Kande, which is about an hour's drive away. Once you reach Kande, you can start your trek. Kande is a beautiful village located in the Annapurna region, known for its stunning views of the Himalayas and scenic landscapes, which is a popular starting point for treks in the region. Then, you will ascend up to Australian Camp and then to Pothana. You can also begin this trek from Phedi via Dhampus and then to Pothana.

Electricity On Mardi Himal Trek

You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal., you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups. However, in some cases, you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and technical problems. The guesthouses may charge you some amount to charge your devices in remote areas trekking.

Drinking Water On Mardi Himal Trek

Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during the trip even in the mountain which is very safe for you to drink. The majority of the people who make trekking or adventure trips in the mountains go with boiled water which is prepared by the local lodges/guesthouses on the trail which is the best way to keep you safe. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it.

Communication On Mardi Himal Trek

You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu. However, in the case of the trekking trip in the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of the local lodges/guesthouses/ hotels on the trail will offer you the facility of Wi-Fi. Sometimes, you get it for free and sometimes, you may have to pay for the installation of Wi-fi during the trip in the mountains.

The other way to access communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a communication. You can make a call, and access the internet over it.

Trip Extension

We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip and you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.

Mardi Himal Trek Ends

Ending your trek in Siding Village allows you to immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of a traditional Nepalese village, where you can relax and reflect on your journey amidst the beauty of the Himalayas. Finally, you will drive back from Siding Village to Pokhara with a sharing jeep for around 2 Hours

Feedback

You can give feedback on the trek/trip you have undertaken at the end of Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and sharpen our services and facilities in the coming days.
If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public.

Mardi Himal Trek Extra Personal Expenses

How prodigal you are? Your trek extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, extra snacks on the trail, some urgent personal stuff like clothing or any other equipment you immediately require on the trip in case it gets damaged or stop functioning.

Typical Day in Mardi Himal Trek

The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-8 am and begin the day after it. Then, you will have to work/walk for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will order your lunch item and the restaurant/hotel/tea house will cook for you. Sometimes, you may have to wait for some time if the restaurant or hotel is crowded. You can find the item you want in the menu prepared by the local lodge/restaurant/hotel. If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways.

After lunch, you will resume your trek again and end it in the after like around 3-4 pm. After that, you will check in the hotel/guesthouse/tea house and get refreshed. Take rest, change clothing and go for dinner at around 6-7 pm. Your leader will help you to order the meals you like. At the dinner, your leader will share the important information for the next day’s trip and you can raise the question regarding it. The leader will orient you on what to wear, how to walk, what to carry and where to eat. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.

Why with Haven Holidays?

Veteran Crew Members
Enhancing Eco-Tourism
Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed.
No hidden cost
Flexible
Cost Friendly
Wider Networks
Expert in risk management

Why Mardi Himal Trek with Haven Holidays?

Expert and professional local guides
Flexible trekking crew
Better understanding of weather conditions and local culture
Immediate Rescue in case of emergency
Better Accommodation Food
Eco- Friendly and Sustainability
Expert in Communication

Trekking Packing/Checklist List for Mardi Himal Trek

When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal, it’s essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment. For more comprehensive trekking equipment, please go through Nepal Trekking Equipment List

Reviews

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A Himalayan Adventure to Remember

My experience with Haven Holidays on the 8-day Mardi Himal trek was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we began our journey, the professionalism and expertise of the guides ensured a safe and enjoyable adventure. The breathtaking views of the Himalayas left me in awe at every turn, and the accommodations provided along the way were comfortable and welcoming. I highly recommend this trek to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature.

Michal

Mexico

An Unforgettable Trekking Experience

Trekking with Haven Holidays on the Mardi Himal route was an experience I will cherish forever. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the stunning beauty of the Himalayas while also providing ample time for rest and relaxation. The guides were knowledgeable and supportive, ensuring that everyone in the group felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. I cannot recommend this trek enough to those seeking adventure and natural beauty.

David

United Kingdom

Journey to the Roof of the World

My trekking experience with Haven Holidays on the Mardi Himal trail surpassed all expectations. From the majestic mountain vistas to the warm hospitality of the local communities, every moment of the journey was filled with wonder and awe to us . The guide and porters were exceptional, sharing their expertise and passion for the region, and the accommodations were cozy lodges in the mountain inviting after a long day on the trails. I returned home with a deeper appreciation for the beauty of the Himalayas and countless memories to treasure.

Saujanya

India

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Preparation For This Trip

Travel Documents

Travel tickets and trip print/picture in Device
Passport -with at least 6 months validity
Passport 2-3 copies
Photos -4 copies Passport size
Visa - available at Kathmandu Airport
check visa requirements for your nationality Tourist Visa In Nepal
Insurance, documents that cover medical, and in case of emergency on the trip

Electronics

Device ( mobile phone) and charger
Camera or smartphone for capturing memories. It’s hard to find charging devices that fit your mobile phone. So, keep the focus on your charger.
Power Bank- Charging your devices is expensive and is not possible everywhere. So, it is recommended to carry a power bank for backup

Packing/Checklist List

When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal, it's essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. You will need to pack smart and light. This packing list doesn’t mean you need to pack everything listed here. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment. Follow as per your personal needs and preferences by taking this as a reference. Here’s a comprehensive Trekking equipment list of items you should consider:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the required permits for Mardi Himal Trek ?

We need to collect two different permits for Mardi Himal Trek. These are TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. These two permits are provided by Nepal Tourism Board Office Nepal. If you apply online for these permits, you can get it prior to the trek. Or, the best and the easiest way is to make a request your trekking partner to obtain it for you beforehand the trek. The TIMS Card Cost Rs. 2000 and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit costs Rs. 3000.

How long is the Mardi Himal trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is normally 8 days long from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. If you commence it from Pokhara, then, it can be long like 5 days only. The camps on the trail are Forest Camp Low Camp, Base Camp, High Camp and Badal Danda before arriving Pokhara. And you need to have two more days to arrive from Pokhara to Kathmandu with Pokhara sightseeing tour. You need to do Pokhara city tour because it’s very special for you since you are already in the city and you may not have time to come back for a long time.

However, some people do Mardi Himal Trek in 4 days too. This 4 days Mardi Himal Trek will far too rush and you may have the altitude related problems on the trail.

Therefore, you need, at least, 6-7 days or 8 days for your Mardi Himal Trek with proper pacing while ascending and exploration time. But, it you needn’t acclimatize your body with the elevation you gained because you are not going to above 5000m.

Do I need acclimatization for Mardi Himal Trek ?

You don’t need any acclimatization for your Mardi Himal Trek since you are ascending only up to 4500m. Actually, if you are going up to 5000m like Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, then, of course you require acclimatization on the trail. But, this trek is taken as an easy or moderate trekking trip in Nepal in Annapurna Region. So, those who are doing or preparing Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal, acclimatization is not necessary and Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary is set without acclimatization days.

How to prepare for Mardi Himal Trek?

You can do some regular exercises including aerobics. If possible, do some shot hikes with a backpack, going up and downs. Get you health checked properly and fix if you have got any serious issue. Get all required trekking equipment or packlist for the trek. Boost up your stamina by joining gym and do cardio in order to have the stamina of walking at least 6 hours a day at the higher elevation above 3000m. If you do these preparations, even though you are a beginner, you can do Mardi Himal Trek.

Do I need prior trekking experience for Mardi Himal Trek?

Actually not, but having prior trekking experience above 3000m will be an asset for your while ascneidng up to 4500m. You can do some short hikes with a lot of up and downs and can do cardio at the gym to enhance your stamina. And, most importantly, you need to do a lot of research about the elevation, trail, food and accommodation, guide, packing list and working hours a day before you go for the trekking.

Can beginners do Mardi Himal Trek?

Yes, even beginners can do Mardi Himal. But, the beginners should have that stamina and confidence that they can walk at least 6 hours a day above 3000m in the mountain. Though you are a beginner, you need to have sound health with all required preparations like experiencing short hikes in the hills or mountain with plenty of up and downs. Actually, 50% trekkers who do Mardi Himal Trek will be beginners. So, if you are a beginner for the trekking and planning or thinking of doing Mardi Himal Trek, you can do it provided that you are well prepared with all required criteria.

What is the best time for Mardi Himal Trek?

The best time for Mardi Himal Trek is Autumn ( Sep-Nov). The months of September, October and November are the best months for trekking /Mardi Himal Trekking in Nepal. These months are best months of the year because these times of the year offer the trekkers the finest weather condition with the most astonishing views of the mountain panoramas. There is no rain and no snowfall during the months of Sep, Oct and Nov. The temperature is perfect for walking with warm sun in the day time and there no such considerable temperature drops even at the night. So, these months are the best time of the year Mardi Himal Trek. You can plan your Mardi Himal Trek in one these months and you can make it fully joyous and successful.

How difficult is the Mardi Himal trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate and sometimes it is taken as an easy trekking trip in Annapurna region of Nepal. The highest point the trek takes you is Mardi Himal Base Camp that is 4500m which is below 5000m. Actually, the trek below 5000m is considered to be a moderate or easy trekking trip and the trekkers won’t have to encounter any such kind of slippery and technical trekking trail on the way to Mardi Himal Base Camp and back to Pokhara.

Therefore, the Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trekking trip in Nepal in the sense that trekkers don’t need any kind of acclimatization and any kind of technical skills and trekking and any kind of technical trekking equipment like crampon and ice axe. Even if you are beginner and you are completely fit, you can do Mardi Himal Trek.

Is Mardi Trek risky?

No, Mardi Trek is no risky; it is a moderate walk through Annapurna Conservation Area. Trekkers won’t have to encounter with steep and slippery trail and they don’t have to ascend above 4500m. People rarely get altitude sickness during the ascent to Mardi Himal Base Camp. If you have the stamina and good health of walking 6-7 hours a day above 4000m, you won’t have to confront any king of risks on the trail. However, you have to tell your guide if you have got any kind of problems on the trail. If you ascend very carefully with all required trekking equipment and preparations, then, Mardi Trek is not risky. Even the beginners can do Mardi Trek if they are confident and well-prepared.

How much does the Mardi trek cost?

Actually, it’s very difficult to decide the cost of Mardi Himal Trek because the cost depends on the days you want and the service you prefer during your Mardi Himal Trek. The indicators like Mardi Himal Trekking Permits, Food and Accommodation, the cost of guide and porter, the transportation cost, extras like tipping and the budget you spend for drinks. The Trekking permits like TIMS Card costs Rs. 2000, Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit costs Rs. 3000, one item of food cost ranges between USD 2-8, one night accommodation costs between USD 5-10, guide and porter costs between USD 20-30 each per day and it depends on how much extra expenses you make for drinks and tipping. So, the total cost for Mardi Himal Trek will be between USD 600- 650 for 7 days Mardi Himal Trekking Itinerary. This cost includes all required ground transportation, guide and porter, your breakfast, your accommodation and the cost of all required trekking permits.

How much is Mardi Himal Trek ?

It is very difficult to decide/fic the exact cost to go to Mardi Himal Base Camp. However, there are a few indicators which can help you predict or foretell the cost of Mardi Himal Trek. These bases are: the cost of trekking permits, cost of food and accommodation, cost of transportation, cost of guide and porter and extras like tipping and the cost of getting trekking equipment.

The cost of Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit (Rs. 3000 per person), TIMS Card (Rs. 1000), One item of food cost ranges between Rs. 200-1000, one-night accommodation cost ranges between Rs 500-1000, the bus ticket from Kathmandu to Pokhara costs Rs. 1500 one way and the flight cost from Kathmandu to Pokhara costs USD 80, Guide costs Rs. 3000-4000 and porter costs 2000-3000 per day and the cost depends on you what kind of trekking equipment checklist you get for your Mardi Himal Trek. And, the final cost will be for the extras like tipping and the cost you allocate for drinks and others.

So here , calculating all these above costs, the Mardi Himal Trek costs ranges between USD 569 per person for an ordinary trek, if you go with flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back and go with luxury Mardi Himal trek , then the cost will go higher like, it ranges between USD 600-800 from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

How difficult is Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trek in Nepal in Annauran region. It takes you to the highest point 4500m that is the Mardi Himal View Point. Going up to 4500m is considered to be a moderate adventure trekking trip. If you go higher than 5000m, it will be graded as challenging trekking trip but you are no doing it. Trekking up to 3000 -3500m is considered to be an easy trekking trip. So, Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trekking trip in Nepal, even the beginners can do this trek if they are prepared very well all required trekking equipment and personal gears.

Is Mardi Himal Trek for beginners?

Actually, even the beginners can do Mardi Himal Trek, however, this trek is not recommended for the beginners. But, if even the trekkers are beginners and have got the stamina of walking 5-6 hours a day at above 3000m, then, of course, you can do Mardi Himal Trek as a beginner.

Mardi Himal Trek is not actually for the beginners as it graded as moderate trekking in Nepal, however some beginners also dare to do Mardi Himal Base Camp and they accomplish it successfully.

If you are doing this trek, Mardi Himal Base camp as a beginner, test yourself if you can walk at least 6-7 hours a day with your tiny backpack with several ups and downs at higher elevation like above 3000 m, then, definitely, you can do your Mardi Himal Base Camp. But, you have to acclimatize by ascending up to Forest Camp and High Camp and then only head for Mardi Himal Base Camp and Mardi Himal View Point( 4500m). Along with this, you have to do all required preparations like right and reliable trekking equipment, regular exercises, enhancing stamina and accompanying with professional trekking crew.

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