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Mardi Himal Trek 8 Days

Best Price
Price starting from $834
US $ 684 per person
No of people Price per person
1 - 1 $834
2 - 4 $684
6 - 8 $655
10 - 12 $630
14 - 16 $599
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Duration
8 days
Max. Elevation
4500m
Group size
Min 2-Max 16 (Group Discount is Available)
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
All Land according to itinerary
Best Season
Sept, Oct, Nov, March, April, May
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Starts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu
Trip Route
Kathmandu- Pokhara-Dhampus- Landruk- Forest Camp- Mardi Himal Base Camp- Pokhara- Kathmandu

Highlights

    • Relish on a cool refreshing walks through unspoiled nature of Annapurna Himalayas
    • Enjoy the moderate adventure trek with diverse species of flora and fauna in Annapurna Conservation Area
    • Explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu city from the ancient times
    • Enjoy exploring beautiful city, Pokhara with its natural and religious beauty
    • Witness marvelous Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre
    • Experience local food items and local culture of the people on the trail
    • Feel melodious natural water falls, terraced fields and winding rivers 
"Celebrate this Mardi Himal Trek 8 days with most probably the best mountain Annapurna and Machhapuchhre views with stunning sunrise" 
The Mardi Himal Trek 8-day itinerary is a comprehensive trek itinerary combining Kathmandu City Tour, Pokhara City Tour and trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp. On this trip to Nepal, you can do three different things:  World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu, Pokhara with Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda or World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Shiva Statue and a moderate adventure trekking to Mardi Himal Base Camp to witness marvellous Annapurna and Machhapuchhre with stunning sunrise.

Most importantly, the Mardi Himal Trek 8 day is to capture and witness the astonishing Himalayan life of the people, walk into the wild nature to a less crowded area of Nepal and watch snow-fed Himalayas of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre at the same time.

The trek, Mardi Himal 8 days takes you through the alluring, deep and wild Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area of the world letting you experience a wide variety of flora and faunas including wild buffalos, monkeys, wild boar and plants like juniper, pine, birch, rhododendron and many other types.

You will enjoy a true village life with hospitable local people with their age-old culture and civilization on the trail to Mardi Himal Base Camp and back to Pokhara and Kathmandu. Along with this, you will be mesmerised to enjoy the natural waterfalls, marvellous landscapes, winding rivers and some sacred sites on the trail. The freshly cooked food items at the local lodge and local accommodation will delight you tremendously during the trip.

Mardi Himal Trek 8 days commences from Kathmandu with a Kathmandu city tour, a visit to World Heritage Sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Swyombhunath Stupa, Bouddhanatha Stupa and Patan Durbar Square and the trip switches to beautiful Pokhara city. Before you explore Pokhara city, you will trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp or Mardi Himal View Point ( 4500m) and celebrate the mountain views and the adventurous walk through the unspoiled nature of Annapurna Himalayas. The Mountains like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Himal Chuli, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal will be marvellous to capture that you won’t believe your eyes at the time.

After you wrap up the official trekking, you will come back to Pokhara city to explore some natural and religious sites. Finally, before you head back to Kathmandu, you will explore Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda and Pumdikot Mahadev Statue. You will either take a drive of 6 hours or a flight of 35 minutes to get back to Kathmandu to end your Mardi Himal Trek for 8 days. 

Important Note

Trekking Mode:  On best available lodge en-route trekking.

Trekking Grade:  Moderate and Adventurous walks.

Highest Point: Mardi Himal Base Camp ( 4500m)   

Local culture/religion:  Gurung tribes follows Buddhism religion and cultures.

Trekking duration:  04 Nights and 05 Days from Pokhara to Pokhara
Total Trip in Nepal:  07 Nights and 08 Days from arrival to departures.
Major Destinations to explore: Pokhara city, Dhampus, Pothana, High Camp, Mardi Himal Base Camp, Badal Danda
Best Seasons for Mardi Himal Trek:
For Mardi Himal Trek 8 days, visitors can enjoy walks nearly all seasons of the year. Except the wet monsoon times from mid-June to August. The best seasons are spring and autumn/fall, the peak time for trekking and other adventures around Nepal and the Himalayas.
Springtime begins from March onward to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. The day is much longer full of sunshine, and can get cloudy in the afternoon sometimes. Chances of light rain on treks sometimes. 
However fine sunny days for views and pleasant walks, cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime. 
The next best time is autumn/fall, days are mostly clear with enough sunshine, but shorter days, due to limited sunlight hours. Cold mornings and nighttime, could get snowed sometimes during the trek on higher areas above 2,500 m.
If you want to know some more details about Weather in Nepal, please click the link: weather-in-nepal
Must Know Information 
High Altitude Sickness
High altitude sickness is a condition can occur when our body not adapting well to having less atmospheric pressure and oxygen at high altitudes. It typically affects individuals who are not acclimatized high altitudes can be potentially dangerous if progresses to more severe forms without treatment. Symptoms of altitude illness can begin to occur around 8000ft( pprox.2500m) but serious altitude illness is rare below 10000ft(3000m). The body tries to adapt to lower amount of oxygen in the air by increasing the rate and depth of breathing so you breathe faster and deeper which tries to bring more oxygen in the body. An increase in the number of red blood cells(hemoglobin) occurs after staying longer at high altitudes.
Causes of Altitude Sickness
Low atmospheric pressure: The decrease in at atmospheric pressure is primarily due to the thinner air at high altitude. Low atmospheric pressure at high altitude has several effects on the human body and develops altitude illness. 
Less oxygen:  The primary factor to altitude sickness, oxygen pressure becomes thinner at higher altitudes. This leads to hypoxia, in this condition body tissues inadequate oxygen.
Rapid ascent: Ascending to high altitude rapidly does not give your body enough time to adjust to the changing altitude and the reduced oxygen levels.
You need to learn more about High Altitude Sickness while doing Annapurna Base Camp Trek. For this, click this link: altitude-sickness-information

Trip Itinerary

After you land in Kathmandu, our staff will attend you at the airport. They will bring you to the hotel in a private van or car. You will refresh and enjoy short walks on the streets while our staff prepares for the trek. You will have dinner and spend the night in Kathmandu.

Optional Itinerary: If arrive earlier in the afternoon or a few days earlier, you can do some other UNESCO World Heritage Sites tours in Kathmandu Valley or a short day/day hiking around/near Kathmandu Valley. Or if you want us to set up an itinerary for you, contact us. 

Max. altitude

1338

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Non

Kathmandu sightseeing tour includes the visit to Swyombhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. All these sites are enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kathmandu is steeped with historical and religious interesting places,  including many world heritage sites.
 This tour ends at around 3 PM and you can prepare for your Mardi Himal Trek 8 days. 

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. 

Max. altitude

1338

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

5hrs

Morning with pack breakfast, get ready to go Tourist Bus park for overland journey to Pokhara. An exciting drive about normally 6 to 7 hours if there are no Traffic jams 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.

(Optional:  Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

Max. altitude

860

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6hrs

Initially, you will drive to Kande via Hemja directly from Pokhara or from the hotel where you stay.  After you reach Kande You will Start the trek, you will enter into Annapurna Conservation Area as you get to Pothana and then to Deurali. While walking from Pothana to Deurali, you will enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna south and Ghandruk village. You will have lunch here at Deurali and trek to Forest Camp through the deep woods of Annapurna Conservation Area after ascending from Landruk village. 

Arrive at Forest Camp and Stay Overnight at the Lodge. 

Max. altitude

2600

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6hrs

You will begin this journey to High Camp after your breakfast at Forest Camp.

Slowly our journey leads closer to our destination, on leaving Low Camp to reach High, the highest overnight stop. Morning walk continues facing spectacular views of Mt. Machhapuchare ahead with Annapurna South and Hiun-Chuli peaks. 
After a great morning walk reach High Camp for an overnight stay, having lunch either in Badal Danda or at High Camp. The air gets much cooler from here onwards towards Mardi Himal View our final destination.

Arrive at High Camp and stay at the lodge. 

Max. altitude

3550

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

5hrs

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 Low Camp for an overnight stop.

Max. altitude

4500

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6hrs

First, you will head back to Siddhing village and have lunch here. Afterwards,  Drive to Pokhara city.

Arrive at Pokhara and enjoy the evening before you head for Kathmandu. 

Max. altitude

1745

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

5hrs

After breakfast then you will either fly( optional with extra cost) or drive back to Kathmandu. Meet our team with a cultural dinner in Kathmandu and we will drop you to the international airport accordingly. 

The Next Day,  For Your Departure home Wards, we will transfer you to the international airport accordingly.


Max. altitude

860

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

4hrs
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What's Includes

    • All Arrival and Departure Transfer from airport to airport.  
    • Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara
on with breakfast basis(For a single supplement at extra cost).
    • Transportation before and after trek to and from Pokhara.
    • Transportation on Luxury Tourist Bus services such as Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
    • Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast on best available lodges/Guesthouse.
    • Service of guide and as per size two each to one porter. ( It means: for two clients one porter)
    • Wages, meals, medical allowance of guide and porters.
    • Applicable Trekking Permits TIMS  and ACAP Entrance Fees.
    • Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor wounds and sickness.
    • Gift of Haven Holidays Company T-shirt or Cap 
    • Trekking equipment:  Duffel Bag if necessary. 
    • Four-wheel Jeep/car drive from Pokhara - Kande - Sidding - back to Pokhara.
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

What's Excludes

    • Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.

    • Expenses of a personal nature
    • Gratitude or tipping for trekking staff, drivers, porters and guides
    • Extra snacks and refreshments.

    • Personal trekking gear, including sleeping bags and down jackets.

    • Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of quick transportation Service.

    • Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors.

    • Early return from the trek due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey.
    • Lunch and Dinner all round the trip. 
    • Domestic tickets fare like Kathmandu - Pokhara and Pokhara - Kathmandu. 
    • Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing and entry fee.

Trip Info

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.

For more information plz click:https://www.havenholidaysnepal.com/tourist-visa-nepal

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 checks 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 about 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 experience for 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 to 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 

·       Flexible 

·       Cost Friendly 

·       Wider Networks 

·       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 

Reviews

A Himalayan Adventure to Remember

My experience with Haven Holidays on the 8-day Mardi Himal trek was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we began our journey, the professionalism and expertise of the guides ensured a safe and enjoyable adventure. The breathtaking views of the Himalayas left me in awe at every turn, and the accommodations provided along the way were comfortable and welcoming. I highly recommend this trek to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature.

Haven Holidays
Michal
Mexico

An Unforgettable Trekking Experience

Trekking with Haven Holidays on the Mardi Himal route was an experience I will cherish forever. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the stunning beauty of the Himalayas while also providing ample time for rest and relaxation. The guides were knowledgeable and supportive, ensuring that everyone in the group felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. I cannot recommend this trek enough to those seeking adventure and natural beauty.

Haven Holidays
David
United Kingdom

Journey to the Roof of the World

My trekking experience with Haven Holidays on the Mardi Himal trail surpassed all expectations. From the majestic mountain vistas to the warm hospitality of the local communities, every moment of the journey was filled with wonder and awe to us . The guide and porters were exceptional, sharing their expertise and passion for the region, and the accommodations were cozy lodges in the mountain inviting after a long day on the trails. I returned home with a deeper appreciation for the beauty of the Himalayas and countless memories to treasure.

Haven Holidays
Saujanya
India
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Preparation For This Trip

Travel Documents 
  • Travel tickets and trip print/picture in Device
  • Passport -with at least 6 months validity
  • Passport 2-3 copies
  • Photos -4 copies Passport size
  • Visa - available at Kathmandu Airport 
  • check visa  requirements for your nationality Tourist Visa In Nepal:
  • Insurance, documents that cover medical, and rescue incase of emergency on the trip
Electronics
  • Device ( mobile phone) and charger
  • Camera or smartphone for capturing memories. It’s hard to find charging devices that fit your mobile phone. So, keep the focus on your charger.
  • Power Bank- Charging your devices is expensive and is not possible everywhere. So, it is recommended to carry a power bank for backup 
 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. You will need to pack smart and light. This packing list doesn’t mean you need to pack everything listed here. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment. Follow as per your personal needs and preferences by taking this as a reference. Here’s a comprehensive list of items you should consider:

Travel Clothing
Headwear
Sun Hat/Cap for sun protection - A Sun hat protects the face from the strong rays of the sun. Carry a lightweight hat that can be easily packed. Or A wide-brimmed hat to cover your ears, neck, and face from the strong rays of the sun. More: Trekking equipment list 

Frequently Asked Questions

We need to collect two different permits for Mardi Himal Trek. These are TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. These two permits are provided by Nepal Tourism Board Office Nepal. If you apply online for these permits, you can get it prior to the trek. Or, the best and the easiest way is to make a request your trekking partner to obtain it for you beforehand the trek. The TIMS Card Cost Rs. 2000 and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit costs Rs. 3000. 

Mardi Himal Trek is normally 8 days long from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. If you commence it from Pokhara, then, it can be long like 5 days only. The camps on the trail are Forest Camp Low Camp, Base Camp, High Camp and Badal Danda before arriving Pokhara. And you need to have two more days to arrive from Pokhara to Kathmandu with Pokhara sightseeing tour. You need to do Pokhara city tour because it’s very special for you since you are already in the city and you may not have time to come back for a long time.


However, some people do Mardi Himal Trek in 4 days too. This 4 days Mardi Himal Trek will far too rush and you may have the altitude related problems on the trail.

 

Therefore, you need, at least, 6-7 days or 8 days for your Mardi Himal Trek with proper pacing while ascending and exploration time. But, it you needn’t acclimatize your body with the elevation you gained because you are not going to above 5000m. 

You don’t need any acclimatization for your Mardi Himal Trek since you are ascending only up to 4500m. Actually, if you are going up to 5000m like Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, then, of course you require acclimatization on the trail. But, this trek is taken as an easy or moderate trekking trip in Nepal in Annapurna Region. So, those who are doing or preparing Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal, acclimatization is not necessary and Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary is set without acclimatization days.

You can do some regular exercises including aerobics. If possible, do some shot hikes with a backpack, going up and downs. Get you health checked properly and fix if you have got any serious issue. Get all required trekking equipment or packlist for the trek.  Boost up your stamina by joining gym and do cardio in order to have the stamina of walking at least 6 hours a day at the higher elevation above 3000m. If you do these preparations, even though you are a beginner, you can do Mardi Himal Trek. 

Actually not, but having prior trekking experience above 3000m will be an asset for your while ascneidng up to 4500m. You can do some short hikes with a lot of up and downs and can do cardio at the gym to enhance your stamina. And, most importantly, you need to do a lot of research about the elevation, trail, food and accommodation, guide, packing list and working hours a day before you go for the trekking. 

Yes, even beginners can do Mardi Himal. But, the beginners should have that stamina and confidence that they can  walk at least 6 hours a day above 3000m in the mountain. Though you are a beginner, you need to have sound health with all required preparations like experiencing short hikes in the hills or mountain with plenty of up and downs. Actually, 50% trekkers who do Mardi Himal Trek will be beginners. So, if you are a beginner for the trekking and planning or thinking of doing Mardi Himal Trek, you can do it provided that you are well prepared with all required criteria.

 

The best time for Mardi Himal Trek is Autumn ( Sep-Nov). The months of September, October and November are the best months for trekking /Mardi Himal Trekking in Nepal. These months are best months of the year because these times of the year offer the trekkers the finest weather condition with the most astonishing views of the mountain panoramas. There is no rain and no snowfall during the months of Sep, Oct and Nov. The temperature is perfect for walking with warm sun in the day time and there no such considerable temperature drops even at the night. So, these months are the best time of the year Mardi Himal Trek. You can plan your Mardi Himal Trek in one these months and you can make it fully joyous and successful. 

Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate and sometimes it is taken as an easy trekking trip in Annapurna region of Nepal. The highest point the trek takes you is Mardi Himal Base Camp that is 4500m which is below 5000m. Actually, the trek below 5000m is considered to be a moderate or easy trekking trip and the trekkers won’t have to encounter any such kind of slippery and technical trekking trail on the way to Mardi Himal Base Camp and back to Pokhara.

 

Therefore, the Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trekking trip in Nepal in the sense that trekkers don’t need any kind of acclimatization and any kind of technical skills and trekking and any kind of technical trekking equipment like crampon and ice axe. Even if you are beginner and you are completely fit, you can do Mardi Himal Trek. 

No, Mardi Trek is no risky; it is a moderate walk through Annapurna Conservation Area. Trekkers won’t have to encounter with steep and slippery trail and they don’t have to ascend above 4500m. People rarely get altitude sickness during the ascent to Mardi Himal Base Camp. If you have the stamina and good health of walking 6-7 hours a day above 4000m, you won’t have to confront any king of risks on the trail. However, you have to tell your guide if you have got any kind of problems on the trail. If you ascend very carefully with all required trekking equipment and preparations, then, Mardi Trek is not risky. Even the beginners can do Mardi Trek if they are confident and well-prepared. 

Actually, it’s very difficult to decide the cost of Mardi Himal Trek because the cost depends on the days you want and the service you prefer during your Mardi Himal Trek. The indicators like Mardi Himal Trekking Permits, Food and Accommodation, the cost of guide and porter, the transportation cost, extras like tipping and the budget you spend for drinks. The Trekking permits like TIMS Card costs Rs. 2000, Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit costs Rs. 3000, one item of food cost ranges between USD 2-8, one night accommodation costs between USD 5-10, guide and porter costs between USD 20-30 each per day and it depends on how much extra expenses you make for drinks and tipping. So, the total cost for Mardi Himal Trek will be between USD 600- 650 for 7 days Mardi Himal Trekking Itinerary. This cost includes all required ground transportation, guide and porter, your breakfast, your accommodation and the cost of all required trekking permits. 

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