High Himalayan Community Project Nepal: MARDI HIMAL Trekking

This trek offers the opportunity to escape Nepal’s tourist trails to venture in to the deep forests and roam the high alpine pastures that flank the Annapurna ranges. The emphasis of Mardi Himal trekking is on the forest and wilderness zone of these mountains. Mardi Himal trekking, follows the least trodden trail away from the trekkers madding crowd with and essence of exploration. We ascend through Hindu villages and pristine oak and rhododendron forest to alpine campsite that afford close up dramatic scenery of sacred Mt. Machapuchare, Mardi Himal and Annapurnas. The great ice fields and the blue glaciers of the Annapurana sanctuary walls lie below us. Some villages are visited on the last days of the trek and these receive few visitors and retain much of their traditional charm. There is an essence of exploration on this trek. The trails we follow are not well used and sometimes hard to identify. Sometimes shepherds and pilgrims pass by. The trek is designed to provide outstanding mountain views of the Machapuchare face, Mardi Himal trekking is one of the bitten Eco-tourism based trekking destination in Annapurna Himalaya region. Mardi Himal is the name given to the feature of the long rising ridge and its summit that from the south-westerly lower slope of Mount Machhapuchhare, the famous triangular skyline that is seen from the Phewa Lake at Pokhara. Mardi Himal trekking offers superb Himalayan scenery including the Mt. Dhauglagiri 8167m, Mt. Annapurna 8091m,Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m Hiunchuli 6441m, Fish tail/Machhapuchhare 6988m etc.Mardi Himal trekking is less touristy trekking trail in Annapurna region.

Some facts of the trekking

Destination: Mardi Himal (5587meter)

Trek Days: 7-20 days, depending on the route you wish to pursue

Maximum altitude: 5587m. approx. / Elevation profile

Trek Grade: Moderate

Accommodation: Camping & teahouses both

Geography: Alpine mountains & valley / Alpine villages, unique culture, rivers, forests Peace & charming places.

Best Season: April –May / September - November

Departure Date: Anytime through out the year

Special Interest: trekking, Hiking, Cultural, Environmental education, bird watching, nature walk, photography.

Possible views of Mountains: Mardi Himal trekking offers superb Himalayan scenery including the Mt. Dhauglagiri 8167m, Mt. Annapurna 8091m,Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m Hiunchuli 6441m, Fish tail/Machhapuchhare 6988m

Transportation: flight, private bus or car

Average hiking: per day will be 5- 6-7 hrs.

Cost: contact us

Trekking highlights

Excellent views of Dhawalagiri , Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Mahhapurche, Unique landscape, ethnic group, scenic village, different community with the majority of Tamang, Gurung, Bramhin and grand hilly landscapes, Lovely Sunrise views, unlimited colorful rhododendron forest, marvelous viewpoints, the flora and fauna are rest of other ornaments of this region.

Suggested itinerary

Day 01 : Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfers to hotel.

Day 02 : Stay in Kathmandu for the official procedure and sightseeing, overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Drive to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Drive to Phedi and then start trek to Pothana, overnight at tented camp.

Day 05 : Trek to Forest Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 06 : Trek to Bhaisi Kharka, overnight at tented camp.

Day 07 : Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 08 : Climb to Mardi Himal High Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 09 : Summit Mardi Himal and back to Base Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 10 : Trek back to Forest Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 11 : Trek to Siding village, overnight at tented camp.