| Trip code | HHN |
| Package name | Mardi Himal Trek |
| Duration | 12 |
| Max. elevation | 4500 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | Tourist Bus(Ktm-Pkh-Ktm) Jeep(Pokhara-kande/siding) |
| Accomodation | Hotel(Kathmandu & Pokhara) Lodge/Guesthouse in trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu- Pokhara - Pritam Deurali- Forest Camp- Badal Danda - MardiHimal View point- Siding Village - Pokhara |
| Cost | USD 795 per person |
The Haven Holidays representative receives you on your first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. After being introduced to the staff, your baggage will be loaded in a car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the centre of Kathmandu city, where your hotel is located. On checking into your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, then get ready for group briefing where you will meet with other members of Mardi Himal Trek.
The guide or group leader brief with related information regarding the trek, and local culture. Includes details on accommodation and food hours of walks and overnight stops and views along the treks.
Evening group dinner in a nice authentic Nepali restaurant, dinner with an exciting Nepali cultural program.
Full day in Kathmandu preparation for Mardi Himal Trek along with Kathmandu sightseeing tour. Kathmandu is a wonderful old city, steeped with historical and religious places, and includes many world heritage sites.
Morning having breakfast, get transferred into a car or coach as per the size of a group, for the overland journey. An exciting drive of more than Seven hours following the main Nepal busy highway, the drive leads along the Trisuli River. One of the most popular rivers for rafting adventure, the drive then diverts towards the west to reach Pokhara city. Along the drive, one can experience rural farm life with grand views of snow-capped peaks. Slowly the drive ends on reaching Pokhara by the lovely Phewa Lake side, where all good hotels are located. After checking into a nice room, having time to browse around the Phewa Lakeside.
(Options by air from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)
After a pleasant overnight halt in Pokhara, enjoy breakfast and get ready for first-day trek. Morning transfer into a vehicle for a short hour scenic drive heading beyond Pokhara. The drive leads west towards low warm farm country and then reaches cooler foothills at Kande village.
Having time to get organized after an exciting drive of an hour, the first-day trek begins with the slow climb. The trail leads to a cool shade of forest to an open large field at Australian Camp. Also known as Thulo Kharka, at one time a cattle grazing field, at present with number of nice lodges. From Australian Camp enjoy the superb views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan peaks. After a refreshing stop, descend and then a short climb to the nice village of Potana.
Having a possible lunch break, afternoon good pleasant walk of few hours uphill to Pritim Deurali. Located on a high ridge facing grand scenery of beautiful landscapes, with snow-capped peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Pritam Deurali, a lovely spot amidst lovely forest surrounding having few simple lodges for overnight halt.
From Pritam Deurali onwards, leaving the main popular trail towards hidden pockets of Annapurna Himalaya and Mardi Himal. The walk follows to slow steep haul for some hours through a beautiful forest of rhododendrons, pines and oaks trees. As the walk continues reaching Forest Camp for lunch stop, after a long hour interesting walks from Pritam Deurali. After a refreshing lunch, the adventure continues with a gradual uphill to Low Camp for an overnight halt in the comfort of a simple lodge.
Slowly our journey leads closer to our destination, leaving Low Camp to reach High, the highest overnight stop. Morning walk continues facing spectacular views of Mt. Machhapuchare ahead with Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. After a great morning walk reaching High Camp for an overnight halt, having lunch either in Badal Danda or at High Camp. The air gets much cooler from here onwards towards Mardi Himal ViewPoint our final destination.
Spending a pleasant overnight at High Camp, the morning starts following the high ridge to Mardi Himal View Point. On the highest point of the adventure, from High Camp onwards tree lines fades for short alpine shrubs. The walk is quite strenuous but rewarding overlooking grand views of the Annapurna Himalaya range.
Finally, the morning hike reaches the final spot at Mardi Himal Viewpoint, enjoy the Machhapuchare Himal at a close distance. Includes fabulous views of Mardi Himal with a series of peaks that make the Annapurna massif.
After a refreshing and scenic moment of a lifetime experience, head back to High Camp for a short refreshment stop. The walk continues further downhill to Badal Danda for an overnight stop.
Enjoy the leisurely morning with a good breakfast at Badal Danda, which means a misty ridge. As this area is full of thick fog and misty most of the season, hence the name Badal Danda. From here onwards downhill to the end of our trekking at Siding a rural farm village. A pleasant walk in dense woods for four or more hours to the last overnight halt on the mid-hills of the Annapurna Himalayas.
On arrival check into a nice simple lodge with time to explore around the farm village and catch a glimpse of local culture.
Enjoy the last breakfast around the hills of the Annapurna Himalayas. After breakfast a short walk to the vehicle's parking lot. Get on board in a jeep or similar type of four-wheel drive. An exciting drive of 2-3 hours to reach Pokhara, the road follows through lovely farm villages and towns. After an hour more ride, our route diverts from the Mardipul village. Slowly the drive leads to Hyamja, and then enters Pokhara city. On reaching the Phewa Lake side, enjoy the comfort of nice lovely hotel rooms. Afternoon at leisure for individual activities and stroll around the Lakeside.
Morning (options) short drive to Sarankot view-point hill, enjoy the glorious sunrise over chain of Himalayan peaks. Overlooking views of Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri Himalayas with majestic Machhapuchare Himal the Fish-Tail peak. The panoramic views includes of Pokhara city and the lake.
After a refreshing morning back to hotel, and then enjoy short drive for exciting tour of Pokhara’s natural wonders. Visit the Devi’s Waterfall and Gupteshwor Mahadev a large cave, from here tour of International Mountain Museum afternoon at leisure one can enjoy boating on Phewa Lake.
Pokhara an amazing and unique place on earth with sub-tropical climate and yet close to arctic zone of mountains the Annapurna Himalayas. Pokhara is famous for Adventure sports activities, besides trekking and mountaineering. One can enjoy Paragliding, Zip-Line / Flyer and Bungee Jumping as well as Ultra-Light Flight and much more.
Morning, after breakfast depart from the hotel for an interesting drive back to Kathmandu. The road follows on main busy highway, after leaving the Trisuli River, and then the road climbs on winding up to the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. From the high end of the valley rim, the drive slowly enters the busy bustling city of Kathmandu. On reaching Thamel or near about then check into respective hotels, afternoon free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
Evening group dinner in a nice authentic Nepali restaurant, dinner with an exciting Nepali cultural program.
(Options by air from Pokhara to Kathmandu, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)
Last day in Nepal and at Kathmandu, as time for your respective airlines flight departures. Our guide, staff transfers you to the airport, then bid farewell to Nepal till you return for another exciting adventure.
Arrival
You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jh Tatopani, Rasuawagadi etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.
Tourist Visa Nepal
A tourist Visa is on arrival visa in Nepal. It means tourists who are visiting Nepal can get the visas instantly on arrival at International Airports by producing all required documents. TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival. The 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. Within 5-10 minutes, you will get a visa on your passport. However, you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. If you have possible, we recommend you obtain a visa before you enter Nepal from the diplomatic missions located nearby you so that you don’t need to bear any hassles during the process of obtaining a tourist visa on arrival. The choice is yours.
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Transfer to Hotel
The majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight.
Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.
Orientation
As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.
We will briefly let you know the trip and you will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide, porter, etc.
If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.
Last Minute Booking
Last-minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins.
If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal.
Trip Extension
We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip and you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.
Currency Exchange
You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in at the hotel or other several places of Kathmandu, trekking beginning points as well. If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD, AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping etc
Haven Holidays Team
Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. They are well-trained, friendly and experienced in their related field. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, experts in first-aid application. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives. The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.
Luggage and Storage
we provide you with a very reliable duffel bag to put your stuff to be carried on the trip. It will be very safe to be carried by a porter. Unnecessary stuff, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara. They will keep your luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist manage it for you before you depart for the trip.
Meals
Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost like including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have extra tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.
During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. You can enjoy the meal you like from the menu. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip.
You are supposed to have the meal where you stay overnight in the mountain during the trekking trip. You will enjoy freshly cooked meals in the mountain during the trip days with local ingredient
Trek Start
After breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, First, you'll need to drive from Pokhara. From Pokhara, the Haven holidays team arrange transportation to Kande, which is about an hour's drive away. Once you reach Kande, you can start your trek.
Kande is a beautiful village located in the Annapurna region, known for its stunning views of the Himalayas and scenic landscapes, which is a popular starting point for treks in the region.
Electricity
You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal., you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups. However, in some cases, you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and technical problems. The guesthouses may charge you some amount to charge your devices in remote areas trekking.
Drinking Water
Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during the trip even in the mountain which is very safe for you to drink. The majority of the people who make trekking or adventure trips in the mountains go with boiled water which is prepared by the local lodges/guesthouses on the trail which is the best way to keep you safe. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it.
Communication
You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu. However, in the case of the trekking trip in the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of the local lodges/guesthouses/ hotels on the trail will offer you the facility of Wi-fi. Sometimes, you get it for free and sometimes, you may have to pay for the installation of Wi-fi during the trip in the mountains.
The other way to access communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a communication. You can make a call, and access the internet over it.
Trek Ends
Ending your trek in Siding Village allows you to immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of a traditional Nepalese village, where you can relax and reflect on your journey amidst the beauty of the Himalayas. Finally, you will drive back from Siding Village to Pokhara with a sharing jeep for around 2 Hours.
Feedback
You can give feedback on the trek/trip you have undertaken at the end of Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and sharpen our services and facilities in the coming days.
If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public.
Trek Extra Personal Expenses
How prodigal you are? Your trek extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, extra snacks on the trail, some urgent personal stuff like clothing or any other equipment you immediately require on the trip in case it gets damaged or stop functioning.
Typical Day
The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-8 am and begin the day after it. Then, you will have to work/walk for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will order your lunch item and the restaurant/hotel/teahouse will cook for you. Sometimes, you may have to wait for some time if the restaurant or hotel is crowded. You can find the item you want in the menu prepared by the local lodge/restaurant/hotel. If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways.
After lunch, you will resume your trek again and end it in the after like around 3-4 pm. After that, you will check in the hotel/guesthouse/teahouse and get refreshed. Take rest, change clothing and go for dinner at around 6-7 pm. Your leader will help you to order the meals you like. At the dinner, your leader will share the important information for the next day’s trip and you can raise the question regarding it. The leader will orient you on what to wear, how to walk, what to carry and where to eat. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.
Why with Haven Holidays?
· Free Booking and Free Cancelation
· Veteran Crew Members
· Enhancing Eco-Tourism
· Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed.
· No hidden cost
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· Expert in risk management
Trekking Packing/Checklist List
When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal, it’s essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment.: Please click the Trekking equipment list