Mardi Himal Base Camp

Day 1

Welcome to Nepal on arrival

• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Check in to the hotel, Dinner and overnight in Kathmandu.

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu; our office representative will assist you to your hotel. Pre-trip meeting and briefing about your detailed schedule of Mardi Himal Trek.

Day 2

Drive/fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus. (Approx. 6-7 hours by bus or by air 25minutes)

• Altitude – 1400 meters
• Breakfast at hotel and take a short domestic flight form Kathmandu to Pokhara.
• Arrival in Pokhara, hotel check in. Half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara valley.
• Dinner and overnight in Pokhara.

Day 3

Drive from Pokhara to Kande by private vehicle and trek to Deurali via the Australian camp.

• Altitude – 2100 meters
• Breakfast at hotel and drive from pokhara to kandye (45-60 minutes scenic drive)
• Lunch on local restaurant at kande.
• Special – Austalian Camp
• Time – 4/5 hours
• Overnight and dinner at Deurali. on local resort/hotel.
• Activity – Travelling in private vehicle and trekking

From Pokhara we will head towards Phedi where we will start the trek. We will first trek to the Australian camp (2060m), then slightly downhill to Pothana (1950m) and the ACAP / TIMS checkpoint, then up again to Deurali (2100m). Australian camp is nice and beautiful, providing scenic views of the mountains. The camp got its name from a group of Australian students that camped in this place during their trip in 70’s. Previously the place used to have a different name, “Bhaisi Kharka”, which means buffalo grazing field.

Day 4

Deurali to Low Camp (3000m)

• Altitude – 3000 meters
• Breakfast at Deurali.
• Special – greenery and diverse landscapes
• Lunch at local restaurant during the trek.
• Time – 4 hours
• Dinner and overnight at low camp.
• Activity – Trekking uphill

From Deurali we will be walking through the forest on the ridge of the hills with the view over beautiful green landscapes on our way to Low Camp. Trail is small and quiet, you will be able to hear chirping of the birds, also monkey sightings are common.

Day 5

Low Camp to High Camp (3500m)

• Altitude – 3500 meters
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Special – View of snow-capped mountains
• Lunch at local restaurant during the trek.
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Activity – Trekking uphill through jungle trail

Sunrise and sunset views of Mount Machhapuchhre, a.k.a. Fishtail, and Mardi from Low Camp are perfect, so waking up early for sunrise would be a suggested start for this day. After a steep walk from Low Camp the trail takes us through the jungle along with occasional glimpses of Annapurna South, until we reach Rest Camp (3170m). View of the Ghandruk village in far sight is really beautiful. Once you get to the Rest Camp, the jungle trekking converts to a no-tree zone. Views of Annapurna south, Fishtail and Mardi herself are amazing.

Day 6

High Camp (3550m) to Mardi Base Camp 4500m

• Altitude – 4500 meters
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Special – eye-catchy view of snow-capped
• Lunch at local restaurant during the trek.
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Overnight and dinner at local restaurant at High Camp.
• Activity – Trekking uphill to Mardi basecamp and downhill while returning to High camp

Open ridge with spectacular views of Machhapuchhre ahead and stunning view of the surrounding mountains like Annapurna South and Mardi herself is amazing. You may start early today, but big breakfast is on demand for today’s ascent to Mardi Himal base camp. Walking over the tree line is nice with all the flowers around and yaks passing by. Be careful walking in the steeper part; follow your guide and his instructions. Pokhara valley, Annapurna base camp, and river George seen on the way are truly mesmerizing.

Day 7

Trek from High Camp to Sidding.

• Altitude – 1750 meters
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Special – Chirping of birds in the trail
• Lunch at local restaurant during the trek.
• Time – 6 hours
• Overnight and dinner at High Camp on local hotel/lodge.
• Activity – completely dowhill trek along with jungle trail

Trekking down from High Camp to Sidding is mostly downhill towards the forest. Nice forest walk and mountains peeking out time and again make today’s journey enjoyable. Chirping of birds is relaxing but keeps your eyes open for occasional animal sightings in the jungle.

Day 8

Sidding to Pokhara by jeep and half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara valley

• Altitude – 1400 meters
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Special – pokhara city tour
• Time – 2 hours drive and half day sightseeing
• Lunch at local Thakali restaurant during the day. Overnight and dinner at Pokhara.
• Activity – Travelling in Jeep and sightseeing tour at Pokhara

This is the last day of Mardi Himal base camp trek in Nepal. We will take jeep from Sidding village and will get to Pokhara before noon. On arrival at pokhara lake side we will check in to the hotel and do the sightseeing tour of pokhara. Pokhara is famous for cultural and anthropology tour, you will get to know about Nepal from this day tour. The tour will be guided in a private car.

Day 9

Fly/Drive to Kathmandu

• Altitude – 1380 meters
• 6-8 hours by bus or 25 minutes short domestic flight to reached to Kathmandu from Pokhara.
• Dinner and overnight in Kathmandu.

Day:10 Departure from Kathmandu

• Breakfast at hotel and departure to Tribhuvan International Airport form hotel.