Mardi Himal (Off The Beaten) Trek

Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu. Upon arrival, meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath & Boudhanath Stupa

Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer, is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. A gold-plated roof, four silver doors, and wood carvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda temple of Pashupatinath. Temples dedicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the temple of Pashupatinath. Behind the temple is the River Bagmati. On the banks of Bagmati are raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus. Only Hindus are allowed inside the Pashupatinath courtyard.
Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa): is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalis, as well as a popular tourist site.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2 Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (210 Km, 5-6 hrs drive
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, drive to Pokhara
Pokhara valley (833m.) lies in 200 Km west of Kathmandu valley The valley is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. It is the second biggest city of Nepal. This city became the most interesting especially when explorers found that it is the only valley in the world from where one can see snow capped mountains higher than 8000m. From below 1000 m, these Mountains lie in about 25 to 35 km. Arial distance. This valley is the most famous trekking starting gateway for world famous trekking areas such as to Fishtail, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area. More than 65% of the total trekkers of Nepal trek in Annapurna region. It is only 35 minutes flight and 6 hours drive from the capital city Kathmandu.

Upon arrival in Pokhara, meet, assist and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon 1 hour boating at Phewa Lake.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara

Day 3 Drive to Kande and trek to Pitam Deurali (2232 m, 5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive for about 40 minutes to Kande on Pokhara Baglung highway.
The trail climbs for about 1 ½ hrs to the ridge at 2,060 m. The clearing in the forest with lodge settlement is known as ‘Australian camp’. The place is scenic with the panoramic view of Annapurna range and Pokhara valley.
The trail further winds through the rhododendron forest to the mountain pass called ‘Deurali’. Deurali is overlooking into the Modi Khola valley wedged between Annapurna South and Mardi Himal / Mt Fishtail.

Day 4 Trek to Forest Camp (2600 m, 5 hrs)
After spending beautiful morning in the ridge top village of Deurali, we head off the main Annapurna trekking trail and follow the forested ridge to Forest camp. Since this is new trekking destination, there are no teahouses along the way and we need to carry pack lunch and sufficient water. The day’s walk in the rhododendron forest is beautiful with gradual uphill.

Day 5 Trek to Low Camp (2950 m, 3 hrs)
The trail gradually climbs through the rhododendron forest following the ridge. Low camp has got couple of tea houses in the clearing of the forest. The view of Mt Fishtail and Mardi Himal appears much closer.
You find yourself closer to clear blue sky with view of layers of Himalayan foothills and sweeping valley towards south.
Note: You can trek 1 more hr to Badal Danda (Cloud Hill) above the tree line in consent of guide for better view. There is only one lodge in Badal Danda.

Day 6 Short walk to High Camp (3550 m, 3 hrs)
The trail further climbs along the ridge towards Mardi Himal and Mt Fishtail. From Badal Danda, we leave the tree line and arrive in shrubby alpine zone. Snowcapped peaks of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Fishtail looms in a distance above deep valley on the either side. High camp is a small pasture after the climb with 3 lodges. Here you find yourself above the clouds and closer to snowcapped peaks.

Day 7 Explore Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 m, 7 hrs)
The day trip is more difficult than other days with steep climb and longer walk. Trail becomes more vertiginous at some points with uneven and steep rocky steps. The first steep climb will take about 2 hrs to the ridge top which is marked as MBC (Mardi Himal Base Camp). However the real base camp will take about another 2 hrs along the ridge. The view is amazing all along the ridge. While Mardi Himal and Mt Fishtail appear right above us, view of Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Annapurna III also appears at a distance.

Day 8 Trek back to Forest Camp (4 hrs)
Even though the scenery is stationary, season and sunlight makes it different and interesting. Spend another morning watching the change that the sunrays bring. Walk down to forest camp after breakfast.

Day 9 Trek down to Lwang Ghalel Village (1500 m, 4 hrs). Drive to Pokhara
The trail climbs down steeply through rhododendron and Maple forest to the permanent settlements closer to valley basin. Lwang is a self sufficient Gurung village with rich culture and happy people. The village is the best place to watch Nepalese countryside lifestyle and enjoy the organic food. The village farmers also grow organic tea in 50 hectors of land. Farmers offer homestay accommodation. The waterfall in the outskirt of the village offers one of the most exciting canyoning adventures.
Later drive to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 Drive back to Kathmandu
Afer breakfast at hotel, drive back to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check into the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 Final Departure)
Afer breakfast at hotel, free time at your own.
Later on time transfer to airport for your final departure.

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