Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival day in Kathmandu via various countries and airlines
On fresh arrival in Nepal at Kathmandu international airport, where you will be received by Adventure Hub Treks and Expeditions staff and guides then transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu.
After checking into your rooms and getting refreshed then join with other members of the trek for briefing with full information provided by our guide or leaders regarding Mardi Himal base camp trek.
Evening group welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese environment restaurant with native folk culture programs along with the dinner.
Day 2 : A day in Kathmandu preparation for trek with options for tour
Enjoy free day in Kathmandu with time to prepare for Mardi Himal base camp around Annapurna Himalaya, interested people can join in our exciting sightseeing tour for half or full day tour at places of great interest around World Heritage Sites.
Day 3 : Drive / fly to Pokhara 860 m (220 k.m.)-06 hrs (30 mins by air)
Morning as per the group size either in charted bus, or in car including tourist coach, that takes you on main Nepal highway to reach Mid-West area of the country at beautiful Pokhara.
One of the most amazing city located on the laps of massive Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ where reflections touches its serene Phewa Lake.
On reaching Pokhara transfer to respective hotels near the lake side with time wander around the streets by the lake lined with shops and stores with many good hotels and restaurants.
(Flying options taking 30 minutes flight to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu)
Day 4 : Drive and trek to Dhampus 1,540 m- 04 hrs
Start our short and wonderful adventure with short drive to reach outskirt of Pokhara valley at Dhampus Phedi (bottom of a hill), where first day walk begins with climb on stone steps to a reach a ridge within farm village.
Walk from nice low warm area with more uphill heading past rural villages to reach on top of a hilly ridge at Dhampus village, populated by Gurung people the hill tribe of Annapurna range.
Overnight stop at Dhampus village in a nice local lodge facing wonderful panorama of Annapurna and Manaslu range of mountains with views of Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail includes Mardi Himal.
Day 5 : Trek to Kokar (Forest camp) 2,515 m via Deurali 2, 050 m - 05 hrs
From Dhampus village continue morning walk, after catching super sunrise views over chain of peaks as route leads past forest with slow climb to reach at Potana located within nice cool woodland with views of Annapurna.
After a short break gradual climb to into forest then reaching a ridge top at Pritim Deurali, a scenic viewpoint with some few lodges around, from here our route leaves the mains trail heading into forested area to our overnight stop at Kokar or Forest Camp.
Located in the middle of serene woodland covered with tall rhododendron-pines-magnolia-oaks and fir tree lines the place offers few nice and simple lodge for trekkers for overnight stay.
From Forest Camp, morning walk leads higher on uphill path with steep climb to reach a pasture land for overnight stop on route Mardi base camp at Low Camp also called as Badal Danda, a high ridge with couple of nice simple lodge facing super views of surrounding landscapes and mountains at close range.
Day 6 : Trek to Badal Danda / Low Camp 2,970 m - 04 hrs
From Forest Camp, morning walk lead higher towards uphill trail and with steep climb to reach around grazing land within a nice field for overnight stop at Low Camp also called Badal Danda, located on a high ridge with few nice simple lodges with super views of landscapes and mountains range
Day 7 : Trek to High Camp 3,600m /11,811ft -05 hrs
After a wonderful overnight stop with vista of beautiful landscapes and snow-clad peaks and in tranquil surrounding morning walk leads higher to reach at High Camp, where air gets cooler along with steep climb to High Camp as tree lines drops for short rhododendron and juniper bushes.
At High Camp a place with few lodge for overnight accommodation with basic facilities facing super views of Annapurna Himalaya.
Day 8 : Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp 4,500m /14,763 ft and back at High Camp - 05 hrs.
At High Camp with another extra day stop to explore Mardi Himal base camp as morning walk takes you to a high ridge and within highest spot of the adventure at 4,500 m and 14, 763 ft high.
Walk with steep climb along ridgeline to a hidden plateau at the base of Mardi Himal with South Face of Mt. Machhapuchare; the area also known as 'Other Sanctuary' the area pioneered and named by Jimmy Roberts, when he first explored the area in early 1970's.
After enjoying fabulous views of super mountain panorama return back on same route to our overnight stop at High Camp.
Day 9 : Trek to Low Camp - 05 hrs
Morning on same route back with enjoyable downhill walk back into deep forest to reach at Low Camp for overnight with time for side walk and enjoy rest along with super views.
Day 10 : Trek to Siding 1,700 m - 05 hrs
Enjoying fabulous times on high ridges of Mardi Himal along with beautiful views within forest of rhododendron and pines trees, as walk leads downhill to reach at Sidang village, located between junction to East and West route of Mardi Himal a warmer farm village for overnight stop after ending this lovely trek.
Day 11 : Drive to Pokhara 860 m - 02 hrs
From here on our walk ends where morning journey takes at Pokhara city as drive follows Mardi River downstream towards Mardipul village and then downhill all the way to Pokhara for last overnight stop within Annapurna range, after a most enjoyable and scenic time on high hills of Annapurna Himalaya and at Mardi Himal base camp.
Day 12 : Drive or fly to Kathmandu -06 hrs ride or 30 mins by flights
Morning from Pokhara where overland journey reaches you at Kathmandu as drive leads on same interesting highway to Kathmandu and back to your hotels, having afternoon free to enjoy own personal activities and shopping.
(Options for scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes)
Day 13 : Final departure for homeward bound or to respective countries
Last day in amazing country of high Himalaya enjoying memorable times and experience trekking around Mardi Himal within Annapurna mountain range, as time for your international flight and then depart from the hotel, where staff and guide transfers you at the airport for your flight homeward bound or to next port of call.
March to May and mid-September to early December months of the year, where’s March to May clear days with enough sunlight hours during spring and pre summer seasons, hills are alive with wild-flowers in bloom especially the rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) of various colors and species.
Cooler nights and morning as well in shades might rain or get snow sometimes, Mid-September to early December another good time for the trek to Mardi Himal where most of the days are fine with crystal clear blue sky.
Much colder in shades as well in the morning and night times with short light hours due to autumn and pre-winter seasons, could snow sometimes around higher elevation on this marvelous walks to Mardi Himal base camp.
