Mardi Himal Trek

Once you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu, you need to go through custom formalities. You will find our representative waiting for you with a placard displaying your name. You will be transferred to the three-star category hotel in a private vehicle for a comfortable stay.

You will be taken to our office on the next day for documentation work. You will be introduced to your guide and fellow trekking members. The guide will give you a briefing regarding the Mardi Himal Trek itinerary. Enjoy Full Day Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour. The tour begins with a visit to Nepal’s holiest Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and continues with a visit to Nepal’s largest Buddhist Stupa at Bouddhanath. We will also stop by Nepal’s oldest Swayambhunath Stupa. Our day tour concludes with a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

The distance from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 200 km. These two popular cities are linked together by Prithvi Highway. Early in the morning, we will reach Tourist Bus Station at Kantipath to catch a bus. We will follow the meandering path that offers exquisite views of green hills, the Trishuli River, and the forest. We will reach Pokhara in about 5 hours. You can go boating in Phewa Lake in the evening and row the boat by yourself to reach the Island Temple of Tal Barahi that exists in the middle of Phewa Lake. Stay overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast, we will leave our hotel and drive toward Kande. Perched high above on the hill, Kande is famous for its spectacular mountain views. Mardi Himal Trekking begins from Kande. We will follow the ascending trail to the tiny Pothana village. The trail continues further to Deurali. After brief rest at Deurali, we will head towards Forest Camp. The trail leads us through the dense oak, maple, and rhododendron forest to the clear area in the middle of the forest where we will stay overnight.

After an early morning tea, we will proceed through the forest area. The trail stretches higher and higher and rhododendron trees become more dominant over other vegetation. Enjoy the pleasant walk in a peaceful forest with an opportunity for bird watching. We will follow the steep narrow trail to the Low Camp. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Machhapuchhre Mountain. Stay overnight in Low Camp.

This is going to be a difficult day as we will reach the High Camp of Mardi Himal. We will walk past lush green highland meadows. We can enjoy views of pheasants like Munal and Danphe. We will exit from the forest area and reach the High Camp and enjoy the spectacular panorama of the Himalayas. Stay overnight in High Camp.

View Point is the highest altitude for Mardi Himal Trek. We will begin our trek early in the morning as we do not want to miss the sunrise view from the viewpoint. The trail is neither easy nor too difficult. We will pass through the grassland and cross a few steep sections to reach the viewpoint. Enjoy the 360-degree panorama of mountains and return to High Camp for an overnight stay.

From High Camp, we will descend to the Low Camp. We will be following the descending trail. After breakfast, we will walk through the dirt trail to Low Camp. The trail branches after Low Camp. We will continue walking to Forest Camp where we will stay overnight.

Leaving Forest Camp early in the morning, we will lower down to Landruk village. Moving further, we will arrive at the newly constructed bridge. Crossing this bridge, we will make a gradual descent to Jhinu Danda. Near Jhinu Danda is a natural hot spring known as Tatopani. We can bath in Tatopani which is believed to have medicinal value. Stay overnight in Jhinu Danda.

Lowering down from Jhinu Danda, we will arrive at Kimrong River. We will cross this river and choose an escalating path to Ghandruk village. A homestay facility is available in Ghandruk village. Ghandruk is the largest Gurung village in the region. We will visit Ghandruk Museum and enjoy the cultural show in the evening.

Walking past the terraced fields of Ghandruk, we will lower down through Birethanti village to Nayapul. We will catch a vehicle and return back to Pokhara. You can explore the nearby marketplace to buy souvenir items. Stay overnight in a hotel in Pokhara.

We will return to Kathmandu on this day. Follow the meandering Prithvi Highway for 5 hours to arrive in Kathmandu. You will be transferred to the hotel for a luxurious stay.

You will be transferred to the airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Safe journey.