Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Just like every guest of ours, we will have you from the Airport on your arrival. We will greet you, and then we will head straight to your hotel for some rest. Once you feel refreshed, we will pick you up again for a welcome dinner and the trek's orientation. We will know each of the members and a detailed Mardi Himal Trekking itinerary. Later you will return to the hotel for the night. Overnight in Kathmandu.
airport pickup
3-star standard hotel
welcome dinner
Day 2: Exploration in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is a lovely city that offers historical and religious evidence of Nepal. For that reason, we will have a full exploration day in Kathmandu. Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Swaymbhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square are the places we will visit here. You will get an experienced city guide for the day. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara
Waking up and having our breakfast, we will leave the city for Pokhara. The next 5-6 hours will be spent on the highway that connects Kathmandu with Pokhara, the tourist hub in Nepal. After some rest in a hotel in Pokhara, we will move out to the most happening place in the city, Lake Side. The site allows us a crispy view of the lake, Mt Fishtail, surrounding hills, and a good ambiance. We will return to our hotel after the evening time by the lake.
drive to Pokhara
hotel in Pokhara
breakfast
Day 4: Drive to Phedi and Trek to Pothana(1,890m)
On the fourth day of the Mardi Himal Trek, we will leave Pokhara for Phedi via a drive. The place is the starting point of the hike. We will ascend the stairs of the place to reach a forested trail before Dhampus. The village, Dhampus, offers glorious mountain views. We will have a short rest at Dhampus before rejoining the trek that ultimately ends at Pothana village. Overnight in Pothana.
drive to Phedi
mountain lodge in Pothana
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Trek to Forest Camp(2,554m)
Forest Camp will be the destination for the day. We will slowly climb staired uphills through the dense forest area of the region. We will reach Forest Camp by trekking through nothing but the forests of Birch, Maple, Hemlock, and Rhododendron for about 5 hours. We will settle in one of the lodges in Forest Camp amid the greenery.
lodge in Forest Camp
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6: Trek to High Camp(3,980m)
Now, we will ascend towards the High Camp of Mardi Himal Trekking. The green and lush forest will guide us upwards. We have to do steep ascents to reach the High Camp(3,980m) via Rest Camp, Low Camp, and Middle Camp. We will take it slow and calmly. All of the grindings will be worth it when we get sights of Mt Annapurna South, Mt Fishtail, and the absolute serenity from the place. Overnight in High Camp.
mountain lodge in High Camp
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp(4,500m)
It is time to push for Mardi Himal Base Camp. The road to the base camp is steep and rough but equally offering. We will walk over narrow and rocky sections along the trail to reach the foothills of Mardi Himal. From the base camp, we will experience some unreal scenery of the mountains in the Annapurna Region. As said earlier, Mt Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) will leave your mouth all open. Following some beautiful time in the base camp, we will return to high camp for the night.
mountain lodge in High Camp
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8: Trek to Siding Village
Having already achieved Mardi Himal Base Camp, we will now descend to Siding village(1280m). It will be a long downhill trek of a minimum of 7 hrs. The hike should be comfortable for anyone. We will keep on enjoying the mountains and terrains of the region all day long. Overnight in a lovely village of Siding.
mountain lodge in village of Siding
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9: Trek to Saidighatta and Drive to Pokhara
We will start with a descent to Lumre. En route to the place, we will pass by the terraces of several Tamang and Gurung villages. Following, we will join a ride back to Pokhara. Overnight in a hotel.
drive to Pokhara
hotel in Pokhara
breakfast, dinner, lunch
Day 10: Exploration day in Pokhara
Pokhara, the place to be for any tourist, offers many things to its visitors. Pokhara offers many things, from boat rides, paragliding, cycling, bungee jumping, and zipline to cave visits. It will be a free day to do any of the activities in Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
hotel in Pokhara
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu
By this time, we will have finished all the things of the Mardi Himal Trek. And we will make a return to Kathmandu through the same serpentine highway. On our arrival in Kathmandu, we will go to the hotel for a deserving rest. Overnight in Kathmandu.
drive back to Kathmandu
3-star standard hotel
Day 12: Final Departure
We will bid goodbyes to each other at the end of this beautiful Mardi Himal Trekking. The team will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA). Farewell! See you on your next trip with us.
