Mardi Himal Trek

You will be welcomed by our HSA representative at the International Airport and transferred to the hotel in Thamel. Rest, relax and stay overnight at a hotel.

Your guide for the Mardi Trek from Himalayan Sanctuary will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast today. Visit our office for a quick orientation session for the Mardi Himal trek and complete the preparation. From here you will head for a heritage tour of the Kathmandu Valley. You will visit the world heritage sites and beautiful cultural fascinations around the valley today. Some of these might be: –

Swayambhunath Temple: Popularly known as the ‘Monkey Temple’, is one of the amazing oldest heritage sites in Nepal. From the Temple viewpoint at the top, you can have a full-extent view of the Nepalese capital.

Durbar Squares: The major cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur (Patan) here signify the rich history, art, architecture, tradition, and culture within the Kathmandu Valley and these three Durbar Squares are Nepal’s treasure.

Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples in Asia with over 500 small and big shrines, Lingams, and temples in the temple complex.

Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest stupas in the world and the focal point for Tibetan Buddhism in the Kathmandu valley. One of the best places to relax and take a hint of Buddhist culture is in Kathmandu. We will return to the hotel after sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley. Stay overnight at Thamel.

After breakfast, our guide will take you to the bus station near Thamel. You’ll embark on a picturesque drive from Kathmandu to the stunning city of Pokhara via the highway. The beautiful scenery on the way to Pokhara will make your trip wonderful. Stop over for lunch or coffee halfway. You will drive straight to your hotel here and rest for the day. You can enjoy brief strolls to the lakeside vicinity close to your hotel in the evening. Overnight at Pokhara.

The trek starts from Phedi today which is about a 45-minute drive from the Pokhara valley. After reaching Phedi, we will start walking on a bit relaxed trail to Deurali. This well-managed path passes through the iconic Dhampus village. The trail covered with stones leads us to Dhampus village. We will continue the trek to a small rim after having lunch. We will reach the small beautiful village of Deurali after an hour of trekking. We will rest for the day in a lodge/teahouse here. Overnight at Deurali.

Before commencing the trek, take in the stunning sights of Machhapuchhre (also known as “fishtail”) and Mardi from Deurali. A grand and clear view of these peaks in clear weather. We will walk through rhododendron forests and small beautiful villages before reaching the Forest camp. This area is locally known as Kokkar. An amazing view of the natural surrounding scenery from the camp. Stay overnight in the Forest Camp.

A slow uphill walk to High Camp today. Stopping briefly at the low camp we will have our lunch in a teahouse here. As we approach the high camp, we’ll witness a noticeable transformation in the vegetation and landscape. The fantastic views of diverse floras and faunas upon walking around the trail. After three hours of a climb from the low camp will see us reach the High Camp. Overnight at a lodge/teahouse.

Early we will start the hike to the Mardi Himal base camp to witness a beautiful sunrise over the snow-capped peaks. The dominating Himalayas in the skyline is magical. We will continue our trek further to the highest point of the trail. Walking on a gradual uphill path we will reach the base camp after a couple of hours. From the base, we can have alluring views of Mardi, Fishtail, Tent Peak, Annapurna Massif, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar, and many other snow-capped peaks of the region. After a fantastic time in the base camp, we will return to High Camp. Overnight at a teahouse.

We will trek back to Pokhara via Sidhing village. Today we will be descending downhill from the High Camp. The views are fantastic from this segment of the walk too. Passing numerous small forests dominated by rhododendron patches we will drop down from the camp. We will go pass through small shrines and monasteries on the way to Sidhing village. Sidhing is one of the major villages in the area and one can get a taste of the village lifestyle here. Rest, relax, and overnight at a hotel/lodge here.

We will have an enjoyable downhill walk to Lumre. The breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, terraced fields, and green hills are refreshing. We will complete this short trek at Lumre back to Pokhara in a cab. Take some time to relax at your hotel after arriving, then venture out to discover the city. You can rejuvenate yourself by visiting the lakeside area and admiring the gorgeous sunset and surroundings. Don’t forget to indulge in some Thakali cuisine and experience the vibrant nightlife of Pokhara. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

You may visit some local places in Pokhara before returning to Kathmandu. Following breakfast, your guide will accompany you to a nearby bus station where you’ll board a bus back to the capital. Once you arrive, you’ll return to your hotel in Thamel. Explore the lively Thamel market, and purchase some souvenirs shopping in your free time. You are welcome for a farewell dinner and to share your experiences with us. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

We will receive you at the hotel and depart you to the TIA. We will hope you have some great memories of the Mardi Himal Trek and that the services you get with Himalaya Sanctuary are satisfactory.