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After arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in the mesmerizing city of Kathmandu, our staff will welcome and then transfer you to your respective hotels in the heart of the city-Thamel. Then after lunch, you can head out to enjoy some local Nepali delicacies and can also enjoy the folk cultural show.
In the morning, after breakfast, you will make preparations for the upcoming trek. You will pack your bags with all the necessary items, and then the guide will brief you about the trek. After this, you will head out to the Kathmandu Valley for sightseeing. You can visit the historical sights like Narayan Hiti Museum, and Kesar Mahal. If you are religious or love ancient architecture, then you can visit the Pashupatinath Temple or courtyards of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur or Patan Durbar Square. If you are opting a spiritual beginning to your tour, then you can visit the Swayambhunath or Boudhanath.
On this day you will be heading towards, but this is not a trekking day. You can either fly or drive to Pokhara. While the drive takes nearly about 6 hours, the flight takes around 45 minutes. The trip to Pokhara is cheaper than the flight. However, it will be difficult if you have motion sickness or if you cannot stand massive crowd and long hours at the bus. Throughout the way, you will see snow-capped mountains peeking from the green hills and the rivers flowing swiftly down below.
On this day you will take a local bus and drive to Phedi. Then after reaching Phedi, you will begin your trek to Pothana. Pothana, with the views of green hills, and snow-capped mountains, are a nature lovers paradise. Further up you can hike to the Dhampus village. You will then head back to your hotel in Pothana for the night.
On this day you will trek from Forest Camp to the Rest Camp. The trail takes you through forests of rhododendron, pine, and oak. Also, you will spot daphnia, hemlock, and birch in the giant forest. After a slightly tedious climb, you will reach another forest that is misty most of the day. Mosses, lichen, orchids, and tree ferns surrounding the area will tingle the nerves of any nature-lover. The trees here are taller, denser and larger since this area received much rainfall and adequate sunlight, keeping it moist and suitable for them to grow. From amidst the line of trees the silent Mt. Machhapuchrey, Mardi Himal and the Annapurna massif are seen peeking through. After reaching Rest Camp, you will stay there overnight at a lodge.
On this day you will be moving towards Badal Danda at an elevation of 3250. From the rest camp, the trail will take you to Low camp. The view is the same since the thick forest of rhododendron and pines won't subside. However, the southern ridge of Annapurna Massif is more visible. You will instantly realize that you have reached Badal danda (hill in the cloud) as you see the mesmerizing view from above. Also, the low clouds almost seem to touch you. You will stay at a lodge in Badal Danda.
After having breakfast, you will head from Badal danda to the High Camp which sits at an elevation of 4100m. Since you will be crossing 4000m, it is suggested that you take small steps, do not rush, and take altitude sickness avoiding medicines. The panoramic views of Annapurna and Himchuli are close throughout the trail. You will eventually reach the Mardi Himal Ridge. The rhododendron bushes and the peaks in the backdrop will give you a picture perfect frame. The national bird of Nepal, Danphe can also be spotted.
This is a long days trek and can be challenging for some. This is also the highlight of the entire Mardi Himal Trek since you will reach the Mardi Base Camp. You will begin by taking a climb from the High Camp to Mardi View Point at the base camp. Since this is the best spot to view the Mardi Himal and the other mountain ranges in the area, you might spot some fellow trekkers clicking pictures here. On a bright and clear day, you can spot the Annapurna massif and Macchapuchrey. Then after, you will head back to the Low camp at the elevation of 2990m. Stay overnight at the low camp and enjoy some warm meal.
On this day you will be bidding farewell to the Mardi Himal as you head to Siddingg Village. You will be passing through the Mardi Khola and also walk through lush green forest and crop fields. You can spot only a few settlements in this area. Then eventually you reach sidding village after crossing a suspension bridge. Sidding is an authentic Nepali village with warm and welcoming locals. You can intermingle with them to understand their culture, tradition. The community living here is indeed very hard working, and they rely mostly on agriculture for sustenance. You can then take a bus ride to Pokhara. The scenic bus ride offers views of high hills and mountains at a distance. You can enjoy nearby the Phewa Lake at night in Pokhara.
On this day, you will head back to the Kathmandu City after the wonderful Mardi Himal Trek. He drive back to Kathmandu is indeed very scenic and offers the views of Lush green hills, fields, snow covered mountains at a far distance. After you arrive in the Kathmandu city, you will be transferred to your respective hotel. In the evening you can either go for souvenier shopping around the Thamel Market, or you can enjoy at a pub.
This is your last day in the wonderful country of Nepal. As you head towards the Tribhuvan International Airport, you can bid goodbye to your local guide, and your new found friends in Nepal. As you head back home, you can make plans and preparations for a similar adventure trek in Nepal. You can also take the Annapurna Base Camp trek, Annapurna Circuit, Langtang Valley Trek, which are all suitable and only a step challenging than Mardi Himal Trek.