Mardi Himal Trek

1. Day 1 Kathmandu Arrival (1350)

   Actually, Nepal opens in the air; just before the plane lands at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. If you are, lucky enough with the bright sunshine on your arrival day the wide range of soaring Himalayan Peaks to the North is a magnificent view. As you complete the immigration formalities of the airport and make your way out from the Arrivals Terminal, we would offer you a warm Nepalese welcome and transfer you to your hotel in Thamel in a private vehicle. At hotel, you will have a very easy check-in procedure. Let the flight exhaustion go off in the cozy hotel room. In the evening, we will offer you a welcome dinner in one of the finest cultural restaurants of the city.Airports pick up and hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast is included
   

2. Day 2 Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley (1350m) and Trek preparation day

   After the breakfast, we will escort you to Pashupatinath- the largest Hindu Temple of Nepal in a private vehicle. The temple dedicated to supreme Hindu God, Shiva banks Bagmati River. At Pashupatinath you will get to see exceptionally carved statues and idols of Hindu deities, a long row of Shiva-Lings, series of small temples and the golden hood at the top of main Temple is truly fascinating. Moreover, an opportunity to witness the Hindu Death ritual at Aryaghat Pashupatinath is an offbeat cultural experience. After the exploration of Pashupatinath we will walk along the busy streets of Kathmandu to Boudhanath. A large domed shaped Buddhist stupa, Boudhanath holds huge religious significance among the Tibetan Buddhists of Nepal. A major shrine on ancient Indo-China trade route Boudhanath offered blessings to traders and scholars for safe journey through the high Himalayan passes to Tibet. Saffron robed monks circumambulating Boudhanath, colorful prayer flags touching the skyline from the dome pinnacle to the base of large monument and the and outlets selling Tibetan souvenirs makes this place a true Tibet outside Tibet. Post lunch the sightseeing tour continues to Kathmandu Durbar Square. The exemplary wooden and stone craftsmanship at the site makes a place the prominent attraction for tourists. The stone paved streets, pagoda style religious monuments inclusive different Hindu deities are the cultural delights of ancient and medieval Nepal at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Today’s final destination for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu takes you to Swayambhunath. A self emerged Buddhist stupa lies on a hilltop overlooking Kathmandu with its watchful eyes. You will get to experience more about Tibetan Buddhism at Swayambhunath.After the full day; sightseeing tour a private vehicle will escort you to your hotel.Day sightseeing and Kathmandu Hotel with breakfast is included
   

3. Day 3 Kathmandu to Pokhara ( Private vehicle/Tourist Bus)

   We will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30am and escort you to the bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:00 am. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Overnight at a hotel.
   

4. Day 4 Pokhara to Deurali

   Drive form pokhara about 45 minutes we reach to the route from Khande which is a good one and very few trekkers choose to start the trek from here. The trail start from warm up with slowly up, then a bit steeper to Australian Camp (2060m – About one hour), then after an early lunch slightly downhill to Pothana (1950m) and the ACAP / TIMS checkpoint, then up again to Deurali (2100m). And then overnight at Lodge.
   

5. Day 5 Deurali to Forest Camp

   There is a signposted in right turn in Deurali mentioning “Forest Camp” the trail is through jungle, at first up then undulating on the top of a ridge, there is a section just over half way where the trail drops steeply and then slowly gains height and then back onto the ridge and into Forest Camp (2600m) after about 4 hour trekking. There are now 3 lodges in Forrest Camp which is simple and clean.
   

6. Day 6 Forest camp to Low camp

   The trail is initially quite steep leaving Forest Camp but soon gets less steep as you again get upon the ridge. From Forest Camp to Low Camp is only a short day trekking through more jungle with occasional glimpses of Annapurna South before getting into Low Camp (2970m) after around 3 hours. There are 2 lodges in Low camp.
   

7. Day 7 Low camp to High camp

   Leaving Low Camp behind we walk ahead into the jungle with smaller trees telling you that change in elevation and surrounding, after an hour walk you will be in open space with spectacular views of Machhapuchhre ahead and Annapurna South to my left. The trail then undulates along the ridge and after about 3 hours trekking we arrived at High Camp (3550m) and then overnight at Lodge.
   

8. Day 8 High camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp

   We have to start this trek around 4 am along with head light, sufficient water and energy food  as we have to return back to High camp from Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m). This makes a long day but there is also a viewpoint about half way. And then overnight at Lodge.
   

9. Day 9 High camp to Sidhing

   This day, we trek down to Sidhing. It takes around 5-6 hours trekking. And then overnight at Lodge.
   

10. Day 10 Sidhing to Lwang

    This day, we trek down to Lwang Village. It takes 5-6 hours walking from Sidhing to Lwang. And then overnight at Lodge.
    

11. Day 11 Lwang to Pokhara

    This day, you drive from Lwang to Pokhara ,It is 1 hour drive to Pokhara. Rest of the day, free day in Pokhara.
    

12. Day 12 Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km. 6/7 hours driving) by tourist bus at 7:30 am. And stay overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu
    

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