On the very first day as soon as you land on Kathmandu we (our staff) will be there at the airport to pick you up and you will be transferred to the hotel by them. After taking a rest for a couple of hours you can just move around the local market and get the stuff if you have missed any. Late in the evening after the dinner in a good restaurant presented nearby you can manage the stuff and make your bag ready for the next day.
Depending upon road and weather conditions and the pressure of traffics on the way it will roughly take you 6 to 7 hours to be in Pokhara.
After an hour's drive to Kande through Pokhara Baglung highway, we will get off the vehicle and start our trek. After hiking for like 2 t0 3 hours we will be in Pritam where we can have the lunch of the day and we continue to hike to Pritam which will roughly take like 2 hours. Today is the beginning day of our trek so it isn't that hard the trek grade is moderate. The major attractions of the day is passing through the green forest and the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Himchuli (6441m) and Mardi Himal (5587m) are the major mountains that can be seen.
After a while, we start to hike to our destination. Our mission today will be at the Rest Camp which will take like 7 hours. We will have our lunch at Forest Camp today. Today is a little more exciting day as we will be close to the mountains and if the weather is clear you will be able to see Mt.Fishtail and Mardi Himal. Passing through the Rhododendron forest maybe the other exciting part of the day. Himalayan Thar, Spotted Deer, and Musk Deer can be seen if you are lucky enough. If you aren’t tired enough you can even extend your trek to Badal Danda which will take further 2hours from Rest camp from where you can have a more better view which doesn’t mean Rest camp is bad either. But the thing to remember is Rest camp has only one lodge to spend a night at.
Leaving the Low camp and Badal Danda behind today we step our step forward towards high camp.The tree line will go on declining with the increasing altitude and the bushes can be seen.We may even be able to see the colourful bird “Danphe” which is also the national bird of Nepal.You may stop at several places as today you will have the most mesmerizing view of the Mt. Mardi and Mt.Fishtail.Hiking through the mardi ridge will definitely feel like you are in heaven with the amazing view of surroundings.Later in the evening you can witness the sunset with a cup of coffee in a hand.
After an early morning breakfast we start to hike up to Mardi Base Camp :;our final destination of the trek.We will be at the Mardi Base Camp after 4 to 5 hours of the hike.We will spend some time to capture the memories at the Mardi Base Camp and enjoy the surroundings.If you have carries your flags that would be more better as you can wave your national flag in the Mardi Base Camp.However,we shouldn’t forget the other half of the day.From basecamp to Badal danda is a way steep down so you have to careful with that.
It is on the way to dawn hill But you will feel different being in Siding as you have two options whether to spend a night in local teahouse or spend a night in local homes.Homestay can be the other choice here which you can experience in the warm welcome of the locals along with some local musics and dances in the late evening.You can be the part of this wonderful celebration. Our goal on this day will be in pokhara and enjoy a short walk on the late evening along the lakeside.It will take you like 2 to 3 hours depending upon road and weather conditions.Missing the mountains and with the strong determination to be back in the mountains we start our way towards Pokhara.You can visit the restaurant of yours choice in Pokhara and spend a relaxful nights after several days of treks.
Depending upon road and weather conditions and the pressure of traffics on the way it will roughly takes you 6 to 7 hours to be in Kathmandu.
We will drop you to the airport for your flight towards your onward destination.After the boarding pass with the good memories and happy face you will leave Nepal with a determination to be back in this beautiful land.
We came to Nepal for Mardi Himal trekking. my travelling & hiking trip become holiday like experience thanks to Bharal adventure. Everything enough & wonderful. friendly, very helpful, good service, very informative & photography skill.
Our guide, Suraj & porter, Ram are very friendly, funny people. Their hospitality service was MORE than i expected. Our guide also knew how to advice us on which trek is safe to go or not base on our ability as our safety is their top priority. They took ULTIMATE GREAT care of us throughout the whole journey until the end. We were ensured a comfortable, warm, and full stomach everyday. Also, booking a customized trip with Arjun from Bharal was very easy, smooth and he would answer all of our questions quickly. Great hospitality from beginning until the end!! Bharal Adventure was recommended by a friend & now i would also recommend them to others!! It was a great trekking experience with Bharal Adventure!! It was a humble & great experience for us since it is our first time in Nepal. We felt like home and would love to visit Nepal again! It is a beautiful country indeed, with DELICIOUS dal baht, mo mo's, Naan and masala tea!!!
Best experience with Bharal Adventure, friendly and helpful guide and also porter. Recommended to all. Definitely will come again with Bharal Adventure
The Mardi Himal trek is considered a moderate trek, suitable for trekkers with a reasonable level of fitness. The trail involves some steep ascents and descents, but it is not as challenging as some other treks in the region.
Trekkers need to obtain the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card before starting the Mardi Himal trek.
Yes, some trekkers may choose to extend their trek to the Annapurna Base Camp or include a visit to Jhinu Danda for a relaxing hot spring bath.
The Mardi Himal trek typically takes around 7 to 10 days, depending on the starting point and trekking pace.
While teahouse accommodation is readily available, some trekkers choose to camp for a more immersive experience. However, proper camping permits and equipment are required.