Mardi Himal Base Camp - 11 days

MARDI HIMAL BASE CAMP

Duration: 11 Days
Highest Altitude: 3580m
Difficulty: Moderate
Trekking
Arrival: Kathmandu
Departure: Kathmandu
Group: 1-50
Min Age: 18+
Jan - Dec
Destination: Nepal
Best Season: Mar-May and Sep-Nov
Fixable Departure: Seasonal Month/Day
Accommodation: Lodge and Tea house

Mardi Himal Base Camp trek is magnificent newly opened eco-tourism lying just east of Nepal, trekking trail that takes trekkers to the base camp of Mardi Himal offering an extraordinary view of the majestic Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and Manaslu. The Mardi Himal trek is unfolding with the amazing displays of incredible snowcapped peaks, forests of lovely rhododendrons, oaks, and magnolia pines, green rolling hills, spectacular the pristine little settlements of Tamang and Gurung people, landscapes and panoramic Himalayan views and a chance to know the socio-cultural values and lifestyle of Magar and Gurung community, All the way up to the base of Mardi Himal. Camping every night, sleeping under the stars and the mighty Himalayas offer the utmost adventure to the trekkers. 4,500m is the maximum altitude during this trek.

This trekking route is a moderate trekking journey so don’t need a prior trekking experience to do this. However, preparing your body beforehand for the trekking journey certainly does help. Moreover, our highly skilled and professional team will make sure to take care of you during the journey. Ideally, the best time to do this trek is during the months of March to May and September to December. The trek follows beaten trails of shepherds as it still provides summer grazing. The trek was officially opened in 2012 and is still pristine. The trail goes along small winding paths, through magical rhododendron forests until you climb out of the forest at an elevation around 3,300 m. The landscape changes quite abruptly into a rugged high mountain landscape. Along with changing landscapes views, you get are of Mardi Himal, Machapuchre, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. There are several plans for the same trail which trekkers can choose according to their comfort-ability.

Cost Includes (Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek)

Airport pickup and drop by private vehicle
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System),
Three meals a day (Breakfasts/Lunch/Dinners) with three cup of tea or coffee a day,
Tea house accommodation during the trek
English speaking guide
Accomodation, Food, Salary
Insurance
Medicine for all staff, Medikit
Porter service (1 porter between 2 person basic)
Snickers Chocolate for each person during trek
Snacks as Oreo cookie and peanut biscuit etc.
Trip certificate
Desert as a fruits as apple/pomegranate
All government and local taxes
Company Duffel bag and a t-shirt
Two night accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
All ground transportation like: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist bus
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Pokhara to Phedi by private transport

Cost Excludes (Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek)

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Nepal entry visa fee, International air fare
Personal equipment
Tips for guide and porter (Tipping is expected)
Personal expenses such as: Alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation etc
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include section

Complementaries

Trekking Pole/ Stick
Nepal Sim Card
Overland T-Shirt

Trip Highlights

Splendid view of mountains
Passes through the Natural Beauty: Rhododendron and oak forest, Valleys, Landscape, Flora & fauna)
Forest Camp
Ethnic Cultural Groups
Low Base Camp & High Base Camp


Itinerary ( Mardi Himal Trek )

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and overnight in Kathmandu preparation for trekking.
Day 2Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus and overnight in Pokhara (820m)
Day 3Pokhara to Phedi by private transport 40 minutes and trek to Deurali (2010m)
Day 4Trek Deurali to forest Camp (2550m)
Day 5Forest Camp to Low Camp (2990m)
Day 6Low Camp to High Camp (3580m)
Day 7Hike up to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m) explore around enjoying the view and return back to High Camp and overnight High Camp. (3580m)
Day 8Trek High Camp to Sidhing (1850m)
Day 9Trek to Lumre and by drive to Pokhara (825m)
Day 10Pokhara to Kathmandu (1336m) by tourist bus
Day 11Departure to international airport or if you have few days extra in Kathmandu you can chill, Shopping, Sightseeing, etc.