Mardi Trek 6 days
Facts of the trip
| Trip Code: | MHT23 |
| Trip Duration: | 7 days |
| Max. Altitude: | 5545m |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Program Type: | Trekking |
| Trek Start Point: | Pokhara |
| Trek End Point: | Pokhara |
| Accommodation: | Teahouse |
| Meals: | Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee |
| Mode of Travel: | Adventures |
| Transportation: | Air/Bus/Car |
| Minimum Pax: | 05 |
| Best season: | September to November and March to May |
Mardi Trek Over view
Mardi Himal trek is a short trek in the Annapurna region wesern part of Nepal. It is an excellent destination for those trekkers who love comparatively perfect and less crowded trekking regions. Mardi trek provides a marvlous views for those who love mountain sceneries and also allows them to create some memorable lifetime memories.
Mardi Himal trekking route is famous because during this trek, we can see Annapurna South, Himchuli, Gangapurna, Fishtail (Machhapuchhere), I,II,III, IV, Gandharva Chuli, Glacier dome, and Lanjung Himal etc. and also get an opportunity to see numerous villages like Dhampus, Pritam Deurali, Landruk, Ghandruk, Chomorong, Sinuwa, Siding etc. We can also see beautiful forests and attractive landscapes during the trek.
Mardi trek route is an attractive route in the Annapurna region; nevertheless, there are many different attractions like thick Rhododendron, Juniper and Magnolia forests, different kinds of vegetations and amazing waterfalls. All these attractions make the trek even more appealing for the trekkers.
Mardi Himal treks starts from a beautiful valley from Pokhara with a drive to Kande . From Kande we start to climb up to Australian Camp, and from Australian Camp continue walking to Pritam deurali. Mardi trek route will provide the entire trekker with an enormous destination to get a flavor of the actual panoramic views and a whole life of memory for your life.
Mardi trek Highlight:-
1. Spectacular Mountain Views
- The trek offers panoramic views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machapuchare (Fishtail), and Mardi Himal.
- The Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m) provides an up-close view of the majestic peaks.
2. Diverse Landscapes
- The trek takes you through lush rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and rugged high-altitude landscapes.
- The changing terrain adds variety and excitement to the trek.
3. Rhododendron Forests
- During the spring season (March to May), the forests bloom with vibrant rhododendron flowers, creating a magical environment.
4. Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience
- Compared to other popular treks in Nepal, Mardi Himal is quieter and less commercialized, allowing trekkers to connect with nature and local culture.
5. Local Villages and Culture
- The trek passes through charming Gurung and Magar villages where you can experience authentic Nepali culture, hospitality, and traditional lifestyles.
6. Short and Accessible
- The trek typically takes 5-7 days, making it an excellent choice for those with limited time.
- The starting point, Kande or Dhampus, is easily accessible from Pokhara.
7. Teahouse Accommodation
- Comfortable teahouses along the route provide warm meals and cozy beds, making the trek convenient for beginners and experienced trekkers alike.
8. Stunning Sunrise and Sunset Views
- High Camp and Mardi Himal Base Camp are ideal spots to enjoy dramatic sunrises and sunsets over the Himalayas.
9. Machapuchare’s Splendor
- Known as the “Fishtail Mountain,” Machapuchare is sacred and unclimbed, and its striking shape dominates the skyline throughout the trek.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuban international ariport (1,300m/4,264ft):
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m/2,700ft): 6-7 hours
Day 03: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m/6,720ft)
Day 04: From Deurali to forest camp (2,520m/8064ft): 6-7 hours
Day 05: From Forest Camp to low camp (2970m/9504ft): 5-6 hours.
Day 06: From Low camp to high camp (3540m/11,328ft): 3-4 hours.
Day 07: From High camp to upper view point we ascend 4250m/13600ft).
Day 08: From High camp to Sidhing Village (1700m/5440ft): 6-7 hours.
Day 09: From Siddhing to Lumre and back to pokhara by drive to go direct pokhara airport and back to Kathmandu by flight.
Day 10:- From hotel to Trivhuvan international airport: Final departure for you own destination.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan international airport (1,300m/4,264ft): then pick you up and take a short drive from the airport to the hotel check-in the hotel and rest for few hrs then we meet again with guide and barging about the trek what we need the equipment for the trek and what time we live from Kathmandu details
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827m/2,700ft): 6-7 hours:-We can enjoy the beautifully terraced farms, little shops by the side of the road and the raging Trishuli River on our drive to Pokhara also referred to as the ‘City of Lakes.’ From the city, we get great views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna. Pokhara is also a tourist destination, so we take some time out in the evening and enjoy! Stay overnight hotel in Pokhara.
Day 03: Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m/6,720ft): 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hours trek After early morning breakfast, we start our adventure with a drive to Phedi and start trekking from there. We walk on stone steps, terraced fields and through villages and forests before reaching Dhampus where we have lunch. We continue our walk to Deurali which is a small village beautifully located on a ridge with good views of the Annapurna South, Mardi Himal, and Macchhapuchhare. Stay overnight in the lodge in Deurali.
Day 04: From Deurali to forest camp (2,520m/8064ft): 6-7 hours:- After breakfast starts to walking our trail passes through lush forest dotted with the red rhododendrons. The flowers are a common sight in Nepalese hills and it is no surprise that its Nepal’s national flower. Our trail is very quiet until we reach a clearing of the forest camp. We can take rest and explore the area which is also known locally as Kokar. Stay overnight in Forest Camp.
Day 05: From Forest Camp to low camp (2970m/9504ft): 5-6 hours: After breakfast, We continue to walk through dense forests admiring Nepal’s rich biodiversity and reach the low camp. From here, the fantastic view of Mt. Machapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) up the valley is mesmerizing. We can spend some time in the evening observing the local lifestyle. Stay overnight in low camp.
Day 06: From Low camp to high camp (3540m/11,328ft): 3-4 hours:-We trek uphill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the area mostly consists of shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail. If lucky, we might even come across the Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal) on our way to high camp. We ascend up to the high camp, which the final destination of the day. From here the mountain views are stunning. Stay overnight in high camp.
Day 07: From High camp to upper viewpoint we ascend 4250m/13600ft), return back to high camp: 2-3 hours on our trek to the upper viewpoint we ascend and descend, and sometimes on a steep and narrow trail. Our trail passes through pastures and we hike along a narrow ridge before reaching the Upper Viewpoint. The view of the Himalayan vista from here is astonishing. We see Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machapuchhre (6993m) and others. We trek back to the high camp for an overnight stay.
Day 08: From High Camp to Siding Village (1700m/5440ft): 6-7 hours:-We take a different route in a high camp that takes us to Side instead of going back down to Mardi Himal. The different route lets us experience something different and makes our trek exciting. Siddhing offers a quiet stay for trekkers as it is tucked away from the busier trails. Stay overnight in Siding.
Day 09: From Siddhing to Lumre: – After an early breakfast, we walk towards Lumre finally reaching the road from where we begin our drive to Pokhara. After reaching the city, we continue our drive to its domestic airport and fly back to Kathmandu and meet your assistant with a vehicle and pick you up then transfer to the hotel. We take a rest and freshen up. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of our Mardi Himal Trek. Stay overnight hotel in Kathmandu
Day 10:- From hotel to Tribhuvan international airport:- today is free or last minute you have few hour special shopping for your relatives. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing then We will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and wish for your Safe journey.
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Your Program Duration = 7 days Days
All the Prices are in GBP (£) Per Person.
Cost Include
COST INCLUDED
- All airport and hotel transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- conservation and TIMS permit
- Kathmandu to Pokhara tourist bus fear for guest, guide and staff.
- Pokhara to Kathmandu flight fear for tourist and guide
- From Pokhrar to Kathmandu bus fear for Staff.
- Accommodation, food, & Tea/coffee during treks
- Guide:- including salary, insurance, equipment, bus transportation, flight fare, food and lodging
- Porter:- including salary, insurance, equipment, bus transportation, food and lodging
- All government and local taxes
Cost Exclude
COST IS NOT INCLUDED
- Food in Kathmandu ( Lunch & Dinner)
- Nepal Visa fee
- International airfare from your country to Kathmandu and from Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance if guest get mountain sickness and need to rescue helicopter.
- Personal expenses example (phone calls, laundry service , bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guide and porters
our testimonials
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then…
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years. My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern. The second trek I did with Dammaru two years…
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Dear Dammaru I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I…
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769…
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon…
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then as a support person in Nepal before, during and after. He completed the following tasks with the utmost professionalism and patience.
Arranged transfer of a large number of funds from Australian bank account to Nepalese bank account.
Communications with the village before we arrived to ensure the walls were built.
Organized our itinerary and necessary bookings for the trekking part of our journey for 8 adults.
Once we arrived in Nepal he then assisted us in purchasing all the gear we needed for the finishing of the hothouse. e.g. Polycarbonate roof sheeting and the many other bits of hardware necessary.
Transport of the roofing etc to Phortse village via helicopter, plane, yak, and porter.
As well as being a part of the project Dammaru also was our trekking guide for the duration of our trip of 5 weeks. He organized everything for us from the hotel, in Kathmandu and everything in between our trek to base camp.
He is honest, reliable and always puts the customer first. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dammaru to anyone who is considering a trip to Nepal.
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader
I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years.
My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern.
The second trek I did with Dammaru two years later. This trip was the culmination of a long term project to build hothouses in a village deep into the Solu Khumbu region.
www.himalyanhothouse.org To complete this project Dammaru had a pivotal role in developing contacts, sourcing materials helping to manage the project finances. During the preparations for the Hothouse project, we found Dammaru to be honest, prompt and very hardworking. He also showed a great understanding of our requests and needs for the project to be successful. During the trek, itself Dammaru co-ordinated seven of our group and six porters as well as an extra climbing guide. He also acted as a very effective interpreter and liaison with the people of the village of Phortse.
On a personal level, Dammaru is the most genuine man with a big heart. He shared the passion for our project and its humanitarian ideals. Once again our safety during the whole trek was his main concern. A phrase often used by Dammaru sums up his professional work ethic. Service is most important.
I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Dammaru Niraula if you plan to undertake a trek or similar activity in Nepal.
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Dear Dammaru
I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I would recommend you as one choice. His personality and professional guide skill makes me fun of Trekking and Nepal. so I am planning to go to Nepal again this August. He may meet all demand of you request on your trekking trip even though you join in the big group. Because he has more over 10 years experience of trekking guide for Many English and Japanese speaker. Actually, I have never met such a good Japanese speaker guide and I had no chance to speak in English with him.
I can recommend him to all people who need great experience guide with English or Japanese.
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769 feet).
Our group was led by Dammaru Niraula and we were most impressed by his leadership qualities. He introduced us gently to the lower altitudes and gradually encouraged us on longer and more arduous days of trekking. At Manang, he encouraged us to take a day trek up the lower slopes of Gangapurna and Annapurna III (see my photo below) and afterward to attend an altitude safety lecture in Manang. We are all convinced that, without his careful attention to altitude safety, we would not all have completed the trek over Thorong La and some of us at least would have joined the many trekkers who are forced to descend suffering from altitude sickness. We will always be eternally grateful to Dammaru and his team of Sherpas.
Like many Nepalese, Dammaru has a very quiet and gentle nature with a keen sense of humor and fun. At first, he appears to be shy and reserved but is constantly attending to the needs of his guests, assessing their temperaments and abilities and adjusting the itinerary accordingly. After a few days in his care, you come to realize that you are in the hands of an experienced, competent and understanding mountain guide.
I can recommend him too highly and know that he will continue to offer excellent trekking facilities in the Himalayas.
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We live in a plain and therefore training for the trek was a challenge in itself. We spent our weekends climbing up and down a 700metre high hill that was regarded as sufficiently steep for our training needs. However, we were unsure of what to expect in Nepal and were concerned about our levels of fitness for the trek that we had in mind. We were introduced to our guide, Dammaru at the hotel we were staying in Kathmandu and our anxieties were quickly alleviated. This diminutive gentleman exuded confidence and assured us that he was able to accommodate our individual fitness levels and ensure that our time in his country was hassle free. And indeed he did! Without it being particularly noticeable, Dammaru controlled the tempo of our daily treks in order that the enjoyment factor always exceeded any physical discomfort. His relationship with the locals was both real & genuine which meant we never felt like intruders or uncomfortable in their presence. Dammaru's keen negotiation skills with the local tea house proprietors' meant the delay between arriving & unwinding from the challenges of our daily treks was minimal with the accommodation always being appropriate to our needs. His professionalism was faultless. He provided us with a wealth of information on all aspects of the history, culture, flora, and fauna of this remarkable country. Not only was he a fantastic guide, but his cheeky grin and sense of humor ensured Dammaru to be a fantastic traveling companion. Our dealings with Dammaru exceeded all expectations and we hope to make a return visit to this stunningly beautiful country.
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