Destination Annapurna Region

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 17 days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Group Size 1-16

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep or Flight

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Highlights of Poon Hill Khopra Mardi Himal Trek

Offering a very nice scenic view of Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and Fishtail(Machhapuchhare).
The pleasant and peaceful trekking in Annapurna.
Discover three major treks-The Poon Hill, Khopra Danda and Mardi Himal Trek.
An excellent tour for those who are seeking a good trek in Nepal.
Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Annapurna region.
Best price guaranteed with fixed trek departure dates.
Walk for 6 to 7 hours everyday on the mountain trails with ups and downs.

Overview of Poon Hill Khopra Mardi Himal Trek

Poon Hill Khopra Mardi Himal Trek is a perfect alternative to ABC and EBC trek. You will cover the best three treks-Poon Hill, Khopra Danda and Mardi Himal Base Camp in one Annapurna treks.

The trip offers breath-taking views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhare. This is the least visited trekking area of Nepal. The itinerary is so popular among adventure trekkers.

You will walk in the forests and small mountain villages. A good fitness level is helpful. The trail ascends and descends frequently. First, trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp, then to Khopra Ridge(Danda) and finally trek to Poon Hill.

A good trek to enjoy mountains view, lakes, hills, rice terraces and many more. Also, experience Gurung and Magar culture, tradition and practice. If you are looking for an off-the-beaten path track in Nepal, Mardi Himal Khopra Poon Hill Trek is perfect.

So, take an opportunity before the trek become overcrowded. The itinerary is possible to customize according to your interest, schedule and budget.

Poon Hill Khopra Mardi Himal Trek 17 days Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu(1300m)
Day 02:Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m)
Day 03:Pokhara to Lwang(1460m) via Astam(6 hours walk)
Day 04:Lwang to Sidding (1950m, 5-6 hrs)
Day 05:Siding to High camp(3500m, 6-7 hrs)
Day 06:Day excursion to Mardi Himal Base Camp(4500m, 7 hrs)
Day 07:High camp to Low camp(3050m, 4-5 hrs).
Day 08: Low camp to Landruk(1900, 6-7 hrs)
Day 09:Landruk trek to Tadapani (2610m, 6-7 hours)
Day 10:Tadapani to Dobato((3,448m, 5 hours, 7 km).
Day 11:Dobato to Khopra ridge(3,668m, 7 hours, 10.8km)
Day 12:Khopra ridge to Khayar lake and back(4,560 m, 8 hours, 15.5 km)
Day 13:Khopra Ridge to Swantha(2,270m, 5 hours, 9.6km).
Day 14:Swantha to Ghorepani(2,850 m, 4.5 hours, 9 km)
Day 15:Ghorepani to Ulleri(1,960 m, 3-4 hours trek, 7 km + 2-3 hours drive to Pokhara, 34 km).
Day 16:Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 17:Kathmandu Airport

Detail Itinerary of Poon Hill Khopra Mardi Himal Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu(1300m)

Receive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m)

Get tourist bus drive to Pokhara, the city of lake and mountains.

Day 03: Pokhara to Lwang(1460m) via Astam(6 hours walk)

Drive and trek to Lwang village.

Day 04: Lwang to Sidding (1950m, 5-6 hrs)

Trek to Sidding after breakfast.

Day 05: Siding to High camp(3500m, 6-7 hrs)

After having breakfast, we descend same trail down to High Camp via Low Camp where we take lunch break.We trek through the Rhododendron and Oak forest. Overnight at High Camp.

Day 06: Day excursion to Mardi Himal Base Camp(4500m, 7 hrs)

Explore Mardi Himal Base Camp from high camp.

Day 07: High camp to Low camp(3050m, 4-5 hrs).

Return trek to low camp from high camp.

Day 08: Low camp to Landruk(1900, 6-7 hrs)

Breakfast and trek to Landruk following by down hill trails.

Day 09: Landruk trek to Tadapani (2610m, 6-7 hours)

Breakfast and trek to Tadapani by following downhill and uphill trails.

Day 10: Tadapani to Dobato((3,448m, 5 hours, 7 km).

Breakfast at Tadapani and trek to Dobato.

Day 11: Dobato to Khopra ridge(3,668m, 7 hours, 10.8km)

Breakfast at Dobato and trek to Khopra danda.

Day 12: Khopra ridge to Khayar lake and back(4,560 m, 8 hours, 15.5 km)

Khayar Lake exploration hike from Khopra ridge.

Day 13: Khopra Ridge to Swantha(2,270m, 5 hours, 9.6km).

Breakfast at Khopra ridge and trek to Swantha.

Day 14: Swantha to Ghorepani(2,850 m, 4.5 hours, 9 km)

Breakfast at Swantha and trek to Ghorepani.

Day 15: Ghorepani to Ulleri(1,960 m, 3-4 hours trek, 7 km + 2-3 hours drive to Pokhara, 34 km).

Breakfast at Ghorepani after poon hill hike and trek down to Ulleri.

Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Breakfast and get a tourist bus drive to Kathmandu. It is also possible to drive by private vehicle and also by flight to Kathmandu. For this cost will come an extra cost. Spend night in Pokhara.

Day 17: Kathmandu Airport

Breakfast and free day on your own until the airport time, and final transfer to Kathmandu airport to get your flight back to home.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport transfer-pick up and departure by private vehicle.
Standard twin sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus transfer.
Twin sharing hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
Pokhara to Astam by car or taxi transfer
Twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
All necessary trek permits-ACAP and TIMS cards
English Speaking guide and all his expenses like salary, meals, accommodation and transfer
3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner(the main course) in trek.
Emergency rescue operation assistance in case of emergency(paid by your Travel Insurance)
Nayapul to Pokhara by taxi or bus or jeep(sharing)
All the government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Meals in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight cost
Travel Insurance in case of emergency for Heli rescue and other medication
Porter to carry luggage-1 porter for 2 clients.
Any kind of drinks and desert like beer, water, tea/coffee, hot water, chocolate/rice pudding, pie and pancake.
Expenses of personal nature like telephone, internet, wifi, hot shower, battery charging
Additional cost that beyond our control due to the landslides, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition.
Tips for guide and porter
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Poon Hill Khopra Mardi Himal Trek

Season for Mardi Khopra Poon Hill Trek

The trek is possible throughout the year. The Autumn from September to December and Spring from March to June are the best seasons.

Some people prefer to do the trek in the winter as you can walk in the snow and also experience snowfall. If you want to see greenery and wild flowers, summer(rainy season) is also a good time for trekking Mardi Himal.

The monsoon season trekking between May and September are not recommended due to the high risk of landslides and floods. The winter months of December, January, and February are the driest and the coldest months of the year.

Trip Difficulty

This is a family trip routes in Nepal. However, be careful while trekking Poon Hill as there are many uphill and downhill.

The Trip Route

The trip routes are as Kathmandu, Pokhara and Mardi Himal, Khopra Danda and Poon Hill. The trip offers captivating beauty of sparkling peaks, spectacular scenarios, and diverse culture.

Insurance for Mardi Himal Khopra Poon Hill Trek

The tour is a moderate altitude hike. It involves exhausting long ascents and steep descents. The most of the time the route goes through remote areas. Getting injured and evacuated from remote areas is very costly. Also, applying trekking permit insurance is required.

It also need to provide the name and phone number of your insurance company while issuing poon hill trek permit. Hence, travel insurance is necessary. The insurance policy coverages the emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and emergency rescue and evacuations.

Mardi Khopra Poon Hill Trek-different route options

Starting in Kande and finishing in Nayapul
Starting in Nayapul and finishing in Sidding.
Starting in Kalimati/Siding and finishing in Nayapul.
Starting in Nayapul and finishing in Phedi.

Is guide necessary for the trek?

Yes, guide is compulsory for all trekkers for trekking to Mardi Himal base camp and Poon Hill via Khopra. We(our trekking company) provide a good reliable guide. We are the government register trekking company in Kathmandu. The average price of a guide is US$ 30 per day and for a porter price-US$25 per day. It is possible to share a guide/porter between a couple of trekkers(hikers).

Accommodation on the trip

We do provide tourist standard accommodation-twin sharing room with breakfast in Kathmandu, and Pokhara. Also, happy to upgrade luxury accommodations on 4/5 star hotel as per your request. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a luxury trek route. You will get a comfortable neat and clean teahouse accommodation on the trail. Every guesthouse on the route has wi-fi, a hot water shower, and electricity.

Food on the trip

The breakfast are included with hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. In poon hill trek and Mardi Himal via Khopra hike, the three times meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner are all inclusive in the price. The restaurant, offering local Nepali dal bhat, spaghetti, bread, omelet, Tibetan bread, porridge, fried noodles, and fried rice. Tea and coffee are available in the menus.

Water on the tour

It is nice to use LifeStraw bottles and used tap water for drinking. You can find water taps along the route. The sort of water purification system will save you a lot of money on the trek. Plus, it’s good for the environment. One liter of drinking water costs around NPR 150 to 300 depending on the place. You’ll need at least two liter of water per person a day.

Transport

It is also possible both tourist and local bus transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara and by taxi or car or sharing jeep transfer to/from trekking beginning and ending point to Pokhara. Private transfer like jeep, car and bus also possible but it is more expensive than the tourist bus. It is also possible to take flight between Kathmandu and Pokhara if you are bored with the long bus journey.

Cash on the trek

All your meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner including accommodation are inclusive in the package price. It’s better to bring enough cash to buy snacks, cool drinks, chocolates, and souvenirs on the route. There are not ATMs on the trek but ATMs are available in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. I’d suggest having NPR 3000/US$25 per person per day on the trek.

Permits for Mardi Himal Khopra and Poon Hill Trek

Like other treks in Annapurna region, you need to get a permit and a TIMS card to do Mardi Himal Trek. Both we will make it in Kathmandu. The cost is USD 50. To get the TIMS card and the Annapurna-ACAP permit, we need your passport, insurance and 4 photos.

Equipment for the Trip

It requires good quality and appropriate equipment. Especially, a good pair of hiking boots and breathable hard-shell rain jacket. We highly recommend below packing list to hike the 4-day Mardi Himal Trek.

Technical Clothing
Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down
Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shelled
Long Sleeve Shirts, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
Short Sleeve Shirts, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)
Hiking Trousers
Fleece Pants
Shorts (optional)
Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
3 Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
Sport Bra (women)
Head Wear
Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
Knit Hat, for warmth
Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)
Bandana (optional)
Hand Wear
Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added (optional)
Footwear
Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces
Trainers or Crocs, to wear at camp (optional)
3 Socks, thick, wool or synthetic
3 Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)
Gaiters, waterproof (optional)
Accessories
Sunglasses or Goggles
Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)
Poncho, during rainy season (optional)Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended
Water Bladder, Camelback type (recommended)
Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate
Equipment
Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons
Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)
Trekking Poles (recommended)
Head lamp, with extra batteries
Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended) for porters to carry your equipment.
Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear
Other
Toiletries (Option)
Prescriptions
Sunscreen
Lip Balm
Insect Repellent, containing DEET
First Aid Kit
Hand Sanitizer
Toilet Paper (To be provided)
Wet Wipes (recommended)
Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)
Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)
Camera, with extra batteries (optional)