Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek Introduction

Mardi Himal Trek an adventure in the hidden pockets of massive Annapurna, beneath the towering South Face of Machhapuchare Himal. Mardi Himal Trek takes you to complete wilderness in the quiet and peaceful harmony of nature and mountains. Where walk leads you on high ridges of Mardi Himal, facing unbelievable scenery of dramatic landscapes with high snow-capped mountains.

Mardi Himal Base Camp Trekking least known to other main flow of visitors and adventurers, where the region also called the ‘Other Sanctuary’ after Annapurna Sanctuary, when it was pioneered by an early explorer in mid-1960s. Slowly this newly opened area is getting popular due to its serene and tranquil environment with tremendous views of peaks and walking within enchanting woodland of tall rhododendron and pine trees, where it soon fades to dwarf bushes at high areas of Mardi Himal base Camp.

Short Overview of Mardi Himal Trek

Firstly, to start our wonderful Mardi Himal Trek from beautiful Pokhara city and its verdant valley, where short drive leads to walking with climb to scenic viewpoint at a place called as Australian Camp where local name is Thulo Kharka, a huge grazing pasture with magnificent panorama of Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu range with Machhapuchare and Mardi Himal.

From this marvelous scenic spot walk into the forested area to Potana with a climb towards Deuarli. Similarly, The main trekking path, where our route leads beyond the mainstream trail to enter into the perfect wilderness through lovely cool woodland for few days and then reaching our main highlight at Mardi Himal Base Camp and the highest spot of the adventure.

Enjoying walks and hikes with time to marvel at glorious views of Mardi Himal and other ranges of peaks.  In addition,  base camp located on the bottom of giant Machhapuchare Himal, after an amazing time on high ridges and plateau of Mardi Himal. After that, where return journey leads back into the forest and then on a new route to reach the low warm farm village of Siding. In short, drive brings you back to Pokhara.
Moreover, Mardi Himal Trekking, truly an enjoyable country walks to experience within the shadow of Annapurna and Machhapuchare Himal.

Trip Highlights of Mardi Himal Trek

• Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of nature in the Annapurna region.
• Trek through the off-beaten track of the Annapurna region.
• Soaked with the picturesque scenery of green rolling hills, dense forests, waterfalls, and silvery mountains.
• Experience the Tibetian ethnic culture and their lifestyle.
• Observe the various kinds of flora and fauna.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Pokhara (860m/2821ft) to Kande(1700m/5577ft) and trek to Deurali(2,100m/6889) via Australian Camp (2,050 m/6725ft) – 04/05 hrs.
Day 02: Trek to Jungle Camp (2520m/8267ft)– 06 hrs.
Day 03: Trek to High Camp(3600m/11811ft)-05 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Mardi HimalBase Camp (4,500m/14763ft), stay overnight High camp. – 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek toSiding(1700m/5577ft).-5/6 hrs
Day 06: Drive to Pokhara (860m/2821ft) By Jeep.-4hrs

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Pokhara (860m / 2,821ft) to Kande (1,700 m /  5,577ft) and trek to Deurali (2,100m/6889) via Australian Camp (2,050 m / 6,725ft) - 05 hrs.

Morning from scenic Pokhara and its serene Phewa lake where short drive takes you beyond Pokhara valley to reach at Kande village located on the road of Pokhara and Beni Highway. From here starting our first day walks with gradual climb for few hours past rural farm fields and villages to reach at beautiful large grazing field at Australian Camp, actually known as Thulo Kharka means larger cattle grazing area. A superb spot with some good lodges around facing spectacular panorama of Annapurna-Dhaulagiri-Manaslu with towering Machhapuchare Himal or Fish Tail peak, After enjoying super views walk downhill to Potana village along with views of Annapurna peaks then our route leads to climb reaching at another scenic spot at Deurali for overnight stop facing tremendous views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri to marvel.

Day 02: Trek to Jungle Camp (2,520m / 8,267ft) - 06 hrs.

Catching lovely views of Annapurna range morning a slow climb into forest to reach at Deurali at 2,050 m high facing grand views of landscapes and mountains, our route diverts from the main trail at Deurali heading into hidden pockets of Annapurna Himalaya to reach a place called Forest / Jungle Camp also called as Kokar in the midst of beautiful forest surrounding.

Day 03: Trek to High Camp (3,600m /11,811ft) -05 hrs.

From this peaceful tranquil spot, our walk today a longer walks with climb into dense woods of tall rhododendron-hemlocks-oaks-magnolia and pine trees, as walk slowly follows the hidden trails within tranquil environment with glimpse of peaks around open areas then reaching a small place within a forest clearing at Low Camp. After a refreshing stops walk continues heading closer to mountains where tree lines stops for short alpine bushes and shrubs with dwarf rhododendron known as azalea, junipers and Burberry  facing towering Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ with Mardi Himal at close distance. Slowly walk leads to higher ridges to reach at High Camp for overnight stay, a place with few simple good lodges for trekkers and adventurer, afternoon at leisure to enjoy marvelous views of grand landscapes and snow capped mountains.

Day 04: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m /14763 ft), overnight at High camp - 05 hrs.

With overnight at High Camp morning after breakfast hike to the base of Mardi Himal, where morning walks follows a faint trail walk leads on high ridge of Mardi Himal facing glorious panorama of massive Annapurna Himalayan range, where walk takes at the bottom of Mardi Himal located situated at the bottom of towering Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’, enjoying great views on the highest spots of the adventure located at above 4,4500 meters high within mountains and then retrace afternoon walk back to High Camp for last overnight around high Mardi Himal area.

Day 05: Trek to Siding (1,700 m / 5,577 ft) - 06 hrs.

Morning from High Camp leads to a long day and the last walk of the adventure to reach around lower warmer areas and valley at Sidang village, with last moments on high hills of Annapurna and Mardi Himal, where walk follows same route for sometimes within dense forested area, and then taking a new trail then descend a long way to Sidang village located by the road head to Pokhara.

Day 06: Drive to Pokhara (860m / 2,821ft) on Jeep- 04 hrs.

Our last day within rural areas of Annapurna, where morning takes you for few hour drive to reach at Pokhara, as journey heads through many smaller farm villages and towns and then reaching at scenic Pokhara for overnight stops by the famous and scenic Phewa Lake.

Cost Information

Equipment

For Head

1. Sun hat / Scarf
2. Sunglasses and Headlight

For Upper Body

1. Water Proof Jacket
2. Down Jacket / Warm Jacket
3. Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair)

For Lower Body

1. Water Proof Pants
2. Running tights
3. Light Weight Pant

For Hand

1. Gloves

For Feet

1. Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs)
2. Woolen socks
3. Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots)

Other Accessaries

1. Sleeping bag
2. Water bottle etc
3. Suncream
4. Water purification tablets
5. Toiletries (Toilet paper etc)
6. Warm hat
7. Trekking Bag Etc.

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