FAQs Mardi Himal Trek

For past decades the Mardi Himal area and routes were unknown to many trekkers. But at present it is drawing more visitors due to its new fresh destination and overcrowded like one experience on many popular and busy trekking trails.

Due to few numbers of trekkers that seldom venture and that is why the guest-house and lodges are simple with basic facilities.

Mostly uphill, in some areas with steep climb for an hour or more, with short gradual ups. Includes much downhill walks after visiting Mardi View Point and all the way to Siding village. The trail are well maintained and straightforward, however one needs to follow our Haven Holiday Nepal guide. So that you won’t be confused in some section of the treks, where route branches off to various areas.

Yes, on the Mardi Himal Trek, there are teahouses along the route where you can charge your electronic devices, such as phones, cameras, and power banks. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:

Charging Facilities:

• Availability: Charging is generally available at most teahouses in popular stopover points like, Forest Camp, and High Camp.
• Cost: Be prepared to pay for the charging service. The cost can vary, ranging from NPR 100 to NPR 500 per device, depending on the location and the type of device.
• Power Source: Charging is typically done via solar power or a generator, which means the speed and reliability of charging may vary. Solar-powered chargers might be slower, especially on cloudy days.

Tips for Charging:

• Bring a Power Bank: Since power might not always be reliable, carrying a power bank is a good idea to ensure your devices stay charged, especially if you're trekking to higher altitudes where charging might be limited.
• Be Prepared for Slow Charging: At higher altitudes, power supply can be less stable, so charging might take longer than usual.

If you're planning on bringing multiple devices, it’s worth planning ahead and ensuring your power needs are met as you trek!

Nearly all overnight stop lodge and guest-house have the facilities of internet and Wi-Fi. But sometime on the mountain the connection is quite slow and disturbing due to terrain and weather wise. 

The foods on every meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner are amazingly of best quality, prepared with care and hygienic. All lodge restaurants serves as per the food menu wise on La Carte basis or Set meals of Nepali Dal Bhat (boiled / steamed rice with lentil soup and mild vegetable curry served with pickles).

The foods on the menu includes from Continental, Chinese, Indian to Nepali, some restaurants on treks also provides bakery items as well.

Most popular is Nepali Dal / Bhat, noodle soup or fried noodle with veg and eggs or meats, Mo-Mo dumpling stuffed with meats or vegetable is also popular dishes found on the treks.  

It is very important and necessary that all trekkers requires Travel and Medical Insurance. Which should be purchased after or before booking the respective trekking programs with Haven Holidays Nepal. The insurance should be made in your own home countries, which is much easier than in Nepal.

The travel and medical insurance should cover all needful transportation required on emergency evacuation by any means of transportation and using helicopter service. As well all medical expenses, if the trip is delayed and get cancelled due to political disturbance and strikes. As well if the trek needs to be rerouted to other areas in some cases due to bad weather and road conditions.