Mardi Himal Budget Trek - 9 Days

One of the Himalayan Trekkers’ representatives will greet you at the Tribhuwan International Airport’s terminal and escort you to the designated hotel in a private vehicle. 

After you check-in, get relaxed and refreshed and visit our office for the short discussion meeting regarding your Mardi Himal Budget Trek. In the evening, you can roam around the streets of the tourism hub of Nepal, Thamel, and Thahity. 

After breakfast, we will leave Kathmandu and proceed towards the second-largest city in Nepal, Pokhara which is also the gateway to the famous Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. We reach the city of lakes after 6-7 hours of drive via the highway on a tourist bus. After a short break in Pokhara, we further drive 3 hours to Kimche, our trekking starting point. It is one hour uphill walk from Kimche to Ghandruk. 

The short walk on a dirt jeep road and the stairs take us to the settlement of Gurungs and Magars namely Ghandruk. The village's 'central' up on the hill may be seen from the nice colored entrance and the first-panel showing motels. The scenery is stunning, with rice terraces, soaring mountains, lovely buildings, and stone-paved alleyways.

We head out of the village and make our way down the hill to a river. From here, we'll follow the trails to Kyuni, where we'll have lunch. Then we climb steeply up the trails till we reach Landruk. We take a short break before continuing on the trails for a long and steep climb. 

The trip to Forest Camp will be strenuous, but the breathtaking scenery along the route is rewarding. We enter stunning woods filled with birch, gigantic rhododendron, mountain oak, maple, and hemlock trees. If the weather is clear, we get to enjoy the breathtaking mountain vistas. 

Note 1: On the track from Landruk to Forest Camp, there are no shops. As a result, it is preferable to refill or purchase water at your final stop.
Note 2: There are no locals at the forest camp, so the number of lodges is limited.

We start our trek by climbing uphill toward Low Camp. As we approach Low Camp, various snow-capped mountains appear in front of our eyes. The hike is strenuous but not as strenuous as the previous day; the ascent is long, but not as steep or exhausting as the hike to Forest Camp. 

The exquisite Danphe Pheasant (Himalayan Monal), with its spectacular brilliant coloration, may be seen. En route, we halt at Badal Danda for some hot drinks and to admire the panoramic views of Machhapuchare, Mardi Himal, Himchuli, Annapurna ranges, and many others. 

We continue going uphill to high camp after our tea break. We eat lunch, unpack our belongings, and rest while taking in the breathtaking mountain views. The view is very stunning.

Today's trek will take you to Mardi Himal Base Camp, the highest point on the route. Before reaching your destination, you must first climb the trails and walk along the slope.

The majestic peaks of Machhapuchhre South, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal, and others can be seen from the base camp. After spending some time there, we retrace our steps back to High Camp.

We eat our breakfast, leave high camp and return to the Forest Camp via a mountain pass with a view of the Modi Khola Valley, which is sandwiched between Annapurna South and Mardi Himal/Mt Fishtail. You may enjoy spectacular views of Annapurna I and South, Huinchuli, and Lamjung Himal while on your today’s walking journey. Upon arrival in Forest Camp, you can rest for the remainder of the day. 

Note: We Can follow the trek and Drive route as below too.

Option 2: Trek to Sidding from High Camp - 4/5 Hrs Walk

Today we begin our descent from High Camp to Sidding Village. We depart high camp and leave for low camp, where we will have lunch. We travel through the woodland, losing the wonderful mountain vistas but being greeted with glimpses of terraced fields and stunning valley views. Sidding is a village with a diverse cultural mix. This is the largest village on the Mardi Himal Trek, so take a look around and learn about the local culture.

After breakfast, our walking resumes towards the village called Pothana, a little settlement in the heart of the alpine wilderness through the dense forest of rhododendrons. From here, we walk on the forested trail and reach the Australian Camp also known as Thulo Khara locally. It is a grazing pasture with a spectacular view of the Annapurna range, including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Machhapuchare. 

An hour downhill from the camp and we stand at Kande from where we take a 40 minutes drive to Pokhara. You can spend your evening strolling around the lakeside markets. 

Note: If We follow the Trek route to Sidding, 3 Hrs Walk and Drive

We will walk from Siding to Lumre's road head, passing through the settlements of Kalimati and Ghalel on the route. Kalimati is primarily a Brahmin settlement, Ghalel and Siddhing are villages that are home to Brahmin and Gurung population. From Lumre, we will drive to Pokhara. Once in Pokhara, check-in at your lodging and get refreshed. In the evening, you can take a walk around the lakeside and appreciate the beautiful sunset view and beautiful and clear reflection of Himalayan peaks like Annapurna in Phewa Lake.

The trip to the Annapurna region ends here. After breakfast, we will take our tourist coach ride back to Kathmandu along the gushing Trishuli River and stunning topography. Check-in at the hotel and the remainder of the day is at your own. You can roam around the Thamel streets, and pick out some items as souvenirs for the friends and family back at home. At the dinner time, we will gather at an authentic Nepali restaurant for the farewell dinner organized for you. 

One of our team members will transport you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight 3 hours prior to it. We look forward to assisting your next holiday trip.