12 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia
Mardi Himal Trekking
Mardi Himal Trekking is an alternate trekking route and is the best choice to skip crowd of the visitors in the Annapurna region. This trek takes you to the base of the Mardi Himal and Machapuchhre. Trekking in ‘off the beaten path, offers fantastic views of the Himalayas of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, ... Read More
By Jaya and Rajendra
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Demanding
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Kathmandu
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Kayak & Canoe
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Hiking
Skiing/Snowboarding
Cycling
Nature & Wildlife
Explorer Trips
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Trekking in least trekked region out of the crowd of the trekkers
Enjoy the local cuisines
Enchanting view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and the distant Mt. Manaslu
Trekking through the rhododendron forests
Trekking in least trekked region out of the crowd of the trekkers
Enjoy the local cuisines
Enchanting view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and the distant Mt. Manaslu
Trekking through the rhododendron forests
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Pick up from the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, we have Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing Stay
The morning will begin to familiarize you with the incredible cultural experience in Kathmandu valley. You will visit a sightseeing tour of some of the World Heritage Sites (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath). You will see temples, religious sites, and the old royal palace. We introduce your trekking guide in the afternoon.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft): 6-7 hours.
Drive to tourist destination Pokhara passing by beautiful terraced by the side of the road and the raging Trishuli River. We get great views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna We take some time out in the evening and enjoy.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Eco Lodge
Day 4
Drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2100m/6,720ft): 30 minutes drive, 4-5 hours trek
After early morning breakfast, we start our adventure with a drive to Kande and start trekking. We continue our walk to Deurali which is a small village beautifully located on a ridge with good views of the Annapurna South, Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhare.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Deurali to forest camp (2,520m/8064ft): 6-7 hours
Our trail passes through a lush forest dotted with red rhododendrons. The flowers are a common sight in Nepalese hills and it is no surprise that it's Nepal’s national flower. Our trail is very quiet until we reach a clearing of the forest camp. We can take a rest and explore the area which is also known locally as Kokar.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Eco Lodge
Day 6
Forest Camp to low camp (2970m/9504ft): 5-6 hours
We continue to walk through dense forests admiring Nepal’s rich biodiversity and reach the low camp. From here, the fantastic view of Mt. Machapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) up the valley is mesmerizing. We can spend some time in the evening observing the local lifestyle.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Low camp to high camp (3540m/11,328ft): 3-4 hours
We trek uphill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the area mostly consists of shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail. If lucky, we might even come across the Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal) on our way to the high camp. We ascend up to the high camp, which the final destination of the day. From here the mountain views are stunning.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
High camp to upper viewpoint (4250m/13600ft), return back to high camp: 2-3 hours
On our trek, to the upper viewpoint, we ascend and descend, and sometimes on a steep and narrow trail. Our trail passes through pastures and we hike along a narrow ridge before reaching the Upper Viewpoint. The view of the Himalayan vista from here is astonishing. We see Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machapuchhre (6993m) and others. We trek back to the high camp for an overnight stay.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
High camp to Sidhing Village (1700m/5440ft): 6-7 hours. Then drive to Pokhara 2 hrs
We trek down to Sidhing and drive to Pokhara.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Drive back to Kathmandu
We drive back to Kathmandu by the same way.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 11
Sightseeing in Bhaktapur City
Bhaktapur City is just 20 km east of Kathmandu. Bhaktapur means the city of devotees and is a center of potter and intriguing masks. The major sightseeing places are, Durbar Square, of 55 windows, Nyatapola, Bhairavnath Temple, Dattatreya Temple. Evening: Farewell Dinner with Nepali Cultural program show
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12
Final departure
Drive to the airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- 3* Hotel
- Eco Lodge
Meals
- Dinner (10)
- Breakfast (11)
- Lunch (9)
Activities
- Enjoy enchanting view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and the distant Mt. Manaslu.
- Trekking through the rhododendron forests and off the beaten path
- City tour of Bhaktapur
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu by private Car
- Farewell Dinner with Nepali Cultural program show
Extras
- Fully escorted trek with English speaking Guide and a Porter for every two persons included
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- Equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Not Included
- International Flights
- Nepal Entry visa fee
- Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
- Meals not specified as included
- Sleeping bag and Down jacket
- Tips
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