Overview
Mardi Himal Trek – 4 Days is a Short version mardi trek and beautiful alternate trek in the famous Annapurna region of Nepal. This outstanding trek provides you with breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayan mountains. There are incredible natural diversities in the region, which makes this trek quite an adventure. Trekkers who want to trek in quiet and comfortable trails can take this short-duration trek of just four days.
The trails of mardi himal trek pass through lush alpine forests of colorful rhododendrons, oaks, and juniper trees. Some of the significant Himalayan mountains you can observe along trails are Annapurna South, Mt. Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, Gangapurna, Dhaulagiri, and others. Fresh mountain air, 360-degree mountain views, and wilderness trails make this trek one of the best in the country.
Besides that, you can go on a cultural exploration of the area. There are typical Gurung villages along the route, which provides you a cultural essence of the region. A professional trekking guide will help you navigate along these diverse trails. Trekkers can observe the diverse natural flora and fauna of the area.
The 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek start with a drive from Pokhara to Kade and then continue our trek to ( Forest Camp) Kokar. It takes around 7-8 hours to arrive at our destination, covering a distance of approximately 18 km. We will continue our tour to High Camp (3780 m) from Kokar, which takes about 6-7 hours, and is 13km in the distance.
On the following day, we will continue our journey to Mardi Base Camp and trek back to Middle Camp, which takes around 6-7 hours and covers 11 km. Finally, we will travel back to Siding and eventually drive back to Pokhara as our short Mardi Himal trek comes to an end.
You can experience excellent service with incredible hospitality on this trek. We provide this stunning Mardi Himal Trek 4 days at a reasonable cost. Read on to know more about this itinerary, highlights, price, and other details.
Highlights of 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek
- Exploring around the beautiful lake city of Pokhara
- Awe-inspiring views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Dhaulagiri, and other snow-capped mountains
- Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets from various scenic viewpoints along the trail
- Traversing through rare and endangered flora and fauna of the region
- Cultural exploration of the local Gurung community
- Quiet and comfortable trails
- Warm welcome and hospitality of local people
Best Time for 4 days Mardi Himal Trek In Nepal
While you can take this short-duration trip all around the year, the best time for this Mardi Himal trek is Spring and Autumn. The tranquil atmosphere and stable weather make trekking around the beautiful landscapes quite enchanting for travelers. Trekkers will stay in local tea houses with basic facilities of food and accommodation. The rooms on these tea houses have twin beds, pillows, blankets, and a mattress.
How difficult is 4 day Mardi Himal trek?
Mardi Himal Trek is a thrilling, amusing, and moderately challenging journey. The 4-day Mardi Himal Trek demands traversing through narrow trails, steep ascents, and descents and takes you to the extreme altitude of 4500m and demands 6-7 hours of trekking per day.
While the journey can be amusing and exciting, it can be challenging as well. The contributions of factors like altitude-related hurdles, seasonal challenges, and physical difficulties can pose issues along the way. The changes in altitude can result in altitude sickness if the pace is not maintained and kept steady.
Along with that, the journey can be challenging with active rainfall, muddy and slippery tracks, and risks of landslides during Monsoon. The unstable climatic conditions of winter can pose issues like coldness, snow, and ice which further leads to snowy trails and poor visibility that can make it harder to navigate the path.
The journey is rewarding but to conquer the challenging aspects, it is essential to hire a professional guide, and a porter and be equipped with the necessary gear and equipment. The hike to the Mardi Himal viewpoint can be accomplished in 5 days with a comfortable and stable pace but it can also be customized to 3 days by taking account of your limited time.
Mardi Himal Trek - 4 Days Itinerary
Cost Include/Exclude
What’s include
- Transportation Airport/Hotel/Airport
- Three night’s Standard Hotel in Kathmandu.
- 3 Meals A Day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
- All necessary paper works. and All Permit .
- Climbing Permit
- Domestic Flight Ticket From Kathmandu to Lukla / Kathmandu .
- Climbing Guide
- General climbing gears like Ice axes, rope, climbing boots etc.
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
- Trekking Guide: An experienced, helpful and Good English Speaking Guide,
- Trekking Porter(1 porter for 2 clients). And Their well-paid Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide and Porter.
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Trekking Equipment: Sleeping bag, Down jacket and Walking poles ( refundable after the trek)
- General Climbing Equipment, Like Rope, Ice Axe, Helmet etc.
- Adventure Certificate and Trekking map.
- Company T-Shirt
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All government taxes.
- Service charge.
What’s excluded
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu).
- Your Travel and rescue insurance.
- International airfare
- Lunch Dinner in Kathmandu, Also in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) Than the scheduled Itinerary.
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, bottle of water, hot water, shower..
- Tips for the guide and porter.
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