Destination Annapurna Region

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 18 Days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 4200m

Group Size 1-20 Pax

Meals Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

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Highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek 18 days

ABC Mardi Himal, the beautiful and challenging trek in Annapurna.
Visit the best view points-Poon Hill, ABC, Muldai Hill and Badal Danda.
The hidden gem in the Annapurna Himalayas.
Enjoy natural hot spring at Jhinu danda.
Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by a ring of inspiring mountains including Annapurna I 8091m.
Stand just in front of Mt Annapurna and Fishtail.
Overlooks the beautiful view of Pokhara valley.

Overview of Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek 18 days

Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek 18 days is a challenging trip, famous for the breathtaking views of the Himalayas. A good trek for a thrilling adventure experience, exploring different parts of Annapurna such as Poon Hill, ABC, Muldai Hill and Badal Danda. Enjoy great views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges.

18 days Annapurna base camp trek with Mardi Himal is a lifetime journey in the Annapurna region of Nepal. An 18-day Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek is a combination of sightseeing in Kathmandu, followed by trek in Annapurna. The trek itself is not technically difficult but required a good physical fitness as it is a high altitude trek.

Along the trek to Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal, explore traditional villages with their unique customs, age-old rituals, and heartfelt hospitality of Gurung. Hence, the 18 days Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek is for the enchanting beauty of Annapurna, majestic landscapes and rich cultural experience. Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is not only the most popular trek in Nepal, but also best legendary treks in the world.

You will reach into the heart of the Himalayas, trekking through pristine landscapes of forest, valleys and villages. Mardi Himal is a hidden gem that gives you a beautiful hiking experience. The 18-day ABC Mardi Himal Trek is categorized as a moderate to challenging difficulty trek. So, you should be physically fit with sound health to complete Annapurna base camp and Mardi Himal Trek in 18 days.

The combination of two popular treks-Annapurna base camp and Mardi Himal Trek is a must do trek in Nepal. Mardi Himal is a lesser known trek in Annapurna. A few people know about Mardi Himal, hidden in the corner of Annapurna region. Mardi Himal and Annapurna base camp is a teahouse trek that takes you to an altitude of 4500 m, the highest point of the trek. You will first trek to Annapurna base camp and then return to Mardi Himal Base Camp.

All year round trek, Mardi Himal is best to do in Autumn and Spring seasons for a crystal clear mountain views. Spring from March to May, the trail looks so colorful by blooming rhododendron flowers. Autumn offers the best Mountain View with blue sky and stars in the sky.

Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek 18 Days Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: In Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu to Birethanti (1,015 m, 8 hours)
Day 04: Birethanti to Ghandruk (1,950m, 6 hours).
Day 05: Ghandruk to Chhomrong village(2140m, 6 hours)
Day 06: Chhomrong to Bamboo(2400m, 6 hours)
Day 07: Bamboo to Deurali (2920 m, 9 km).
Day 08: Deurali to MBC to ABC (Annapurna Base camp) (4130m, 8 km)
Day 09: Annapurna Base camp – Bamboo (2335m, 17 km).
Day 10: Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1710m, 12 km).
Day 11: Jhinu Danda to Landruk village and ascend to forest camp (2,500m, 7 hours)
Day 12: Forest Camp to Low Camp (3,035m, 4 hrs walk)
Day 13: Low Camp to High Camp (3,590m, 4 hrs walk)
Day 14: High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m)-High Camp (3,590m, 5 hours)
Day 15: High Camp to Siding Village (1,280m, 7 hours)
Day 16: Trek to Lumre village (2 hours). Drive to Pokhara.
Day 17: Pokhara to Kathmandu (200km 6 hours)
Day 18: Kathmandu Airport

Detail Itinerary of Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek 18 days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Receive you at Kathmandu airport on arrival and drive to hotel. Free day in the afternoon and trek briefing in the afternoon.

Day 02: In Kathmandu

Spend free day in Kathmandu, prepare for trekking. It is also possible to walk around Kathmandu local market and Thamel market.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Birethanti (1,015 m, 8 hours)

Wake up in the morning, breakfast and drive and fly to Pokhara. Then continue drive to Nayapul and then a short trek to Birethanti. Stay night there.

Day 04: Birethanti to Ghandruk (1,950m, 6 hours).

Breakfast and trek uphill to Ghandruk, the largest Gurung settlement in Annapurna region and also home to the brave Gurkha. Once reach there and enjoy the pretty close view of Machhapuchhare and Annapurna South. Stay night there.

Day 05: Ghandruk to Chhomrong village (2140m, 6 hours)

Today, you will trek from Ghandruk village to Chomrong village. The trail from Ghandruk to Komrong Danda is slowly up. From Komrong Danda, you will trek downhill to Komrong Khola. Again climb up to Chhomrong, Chhomrong is another nice and big village. If the weather is nice, you will have nice Mountain View, overnight at Lodge.

Day 06: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2400m, 6 hours)

Breakfast and trek to Bamboo on downhill and uphill trail via scatter villages and forest. Walk for 5 to 6 hours covering a distance of 12 km to 15 km. Stay night there.

Day 07: Bamboo to Deurali (2920 m, 9 km).

A short day but steep uphill trek to Deurali for 6 hours.

Day 08: Deurali to MBC to ABC (Annapurna Base camp(4130m, 8 km)

Breakfast and trek for 5 to 6 hours to Annapurna base camp via Machhapuchhare base camp is an amazing point of the trek.

Day 09: Annapurna Base camp – Bamboo (2335m, 17 km).

Wake up early in the morning; enjoy a great view of Annapurna with Sunrise. Breakfast and return downhill trek to Bamboo for 6 to 7 hour with a distance of 15 km to 18 km.

Day 10: Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1710m, 12 km).

Breakfast and return trek to Jhinu Danda Hot Spring via Chhomrong village. Stay night Jhinu hot spring after diving and relaxation in the hot water.

Day 11: Jhinu Danda to Landruk village and ascend to forest camp (2,500m, 7 hours)

Breakfast and trek to forest camp via Landruk, the second largest village on the way to ABC. It is a long day trek after lunch in Landrung village, you will steep uphill hike to forest camp via dense jungles.

Day 12: Forest Camp to Low Camp (3,035m, 6 hrs walk)

Breakfast and trek to Low Camp for 5 to 6 hours covering a distance of 12 km. Stay night there.

Day 13: Low Camp to High Camp (3,590m, 4 hrs walk)

Breakfast and continue trek to high camp from low camp. The best view point-Badal Danda lies between low and high Mardi Himal Trek. It offers a great view of ABC, Fishtail and Pokhara valley with Phewa Lake. Stay night there.

Day 14: High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m)-High Camp (3,590m, 5 hours)

Wake up early in the morning before the sun rises. Get sunrise over the Annapurna. We have time to rest before we start hiking up to the upper viewpoint for magnificent views of close Himalayan peaks. The trail heading to Upper View Point is well marked through the grassland involves few steep sections.

In overall, this is a moderate grade walk, not too easy and not too challenging as well. In summer season this area is full of yaks and sheep along with several yak herders’ huts. There are some narrow and steep trails that extensive care is required. Stay overnight in Lodge.

Day 15: High Camp to Siding Village (1,280m, 7 hours)

We descend to the low camp from the same trail we went up. We then leave the previous trail and trek via forest heading towards Madi Khola. Descending further we will reach the Siding Village where we camp for the night. Stay overnight in Lodge.

Day 16: Trek to Lumre village (2 hours). Drive to Pokhara.

Trek to Lumre village (2 hours). Drive to Pokhara.
Early morning after breakfast, walk towards the Lumre village. Lunch there and drive to Pokhara and explore some of the most beautiful landmarks of Pokhara with doing some shopping.

Visit Fewa Lake, Devi’s Fall, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshwor Cave. Besides that, the rest of the time, you can either visit Fewa lake for boating on Tal Barahi temple or rest at hotel.

Day 17: Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km 6 hours)

At morning we’ll drive back through the scenic countryside and during the route will stop for breakfast and lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu.

Day 18: Kathmandu Airport

Breakfast and spend free day on your own doing last minute shopping until airport time. We drive you to TIA airport three hour before the schedule flight time for a wonderful flight back to home.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport pick up and drop transfer by private car
3-star twin sharing hotel accommodation on BB in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu by tourist bus
Pokhara to Nayapul and Lumre to Pokhara transfer by local jeep
Twin sharing Teahouse lodge accommodation during the trek
3 times meals -breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
An experienced English-speaking and his salary, insurance, equipment, meals.
All necessary trekking permits-ACAP and TIMS.
All government and local taxes

What's Excluded ?

Private transfer and flight cost between Kathmandu and Pokhara
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Travel insurance
Nepal visa Fee
All cold/hot drinks such as boiled water, coke, fanta, juice etc.
Expenses of personal nature like Wi-Fi internet, hot shower during the trek
Personal trekking equipment
Porter to carry your personal luggage.
Tips for guide
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 - Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek 18 days

Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek: Equipment Lists

For your comfort and safety, equipments play a vital role. The unnecessary equipment in the trek, it is possible to store in Kathmandu at our office.

In General, We provide sleeping bag, down Jacket and duffle bag if you need it, but return after the trek. A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket must bring for morning and evening above 3,000m. Below is the list of items.

Daypack

Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyewear

A pair of half gloves
A warmer hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses
Neck warmer
Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
Headlamp and an extra set of batteries

Hands

A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
Warmer shell gloves and liner

Upper Body

Long sleeve t-shirts
Thermal tops
Wool jacket or pullover
Sports bras for women and girls
Water and windproof shell jacket

Lower Body

Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
Windproof and waterproof trousers
Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants

Footwear

A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
Pair of sandals
4-5 pairs of woolen socks
Sock liners
Light shoes and sneakers
First Aid Kits and Medicines
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
Blister treatment cream or similar
Insect / anti-itch ointment
Ibuprofen or other pain-relief medication
Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Water purifying pills

Miscellaneous

4 passport size photos with original passport
Water bottle and filter
Flight tickets
Bathroom kit (toilet paper, plastic bags, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)

Extra things

Comfortable trekking poles
Quality energy dry foods (up to you)
Power bank and music players
Camera (memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)

ABC Mardi Himal Trek: Accommodations

You will find neat and clean basic teahouse accommodation on the trail. The teahouse rooms have twin beds and 3 to 4 beds with sharing toilets and bathroom.

Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal Trek: Meals

You will get Nepali, Tibetan, Chinese, Indian and continental meals on the trek. The veg and non-veg meals are available. The most common meals are porridge, pancake, chapati, omelet, boiled egg, and muesli for breakfast and fried rice, noodles, dalbhat, curry, soups for lunch and dinner.

Alert with Non-Veg Meals

The tea house menu offers plenty of non-veg meals contain meat is not recommended. The meats in the mountain is not sanitized and healthy. However, we would like to request you to avoid meat contains meat is not fresh and stale, alcoholic drinks and smoking.

Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek: Difficulty

Mardi Himal and Annapurna base camp is a challenging difficulty trek. You will hike mostly on uphill and downhill trail. You will walk through villages and forest covering a distance of 12km to 15km for 5 to 7 hours a day.

Preparation for the trek

Please, prepare yourselves physically and mentally for this trek. A regular exercise like jogging, gym, hiking is a good idea to prepare the trek. No previous hiking experience is required but helpful if have. Also, no age limit for this trek. The hikers like children with family to senior and beginners.

The 8 weeks trek preparation before the trip would be helpful. The brisk walks and brisk jogs improve your cardio. Please target 10 km jogging under 60 minutes comfortably by beginning of the trek.

ABC Mardi Himal Trek Package

We offer a very basic to luxury trek package. The price ranges from low to high depending on services that you want.

Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek: Season

Autumn and Spring are the best time trekking Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal due to weather, temperature and the point of view. Trekking in winter is also a good time to avoid crowds of trekkers but it is colder. Trekking in rainy season does not offer a clear view of the mountains; also the leeches and everyday rainfalls may disturb you while trekking Annapurna base camp and Mardi Himal.

ABC Mardi Himal Trek: Weather and Temperatures

The two distinct seasons are best for Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal Trek. In spring, there may be patches of snow at higher altitudes. The temperature in the day is warmer than the night, evening and morning. There will be no snow in autumn trek. Spring is moist; autumn is dry and crisp air.
In autumn, the temperature will be between 15 °C and 28 °C in the day and at night time, it drops down between 5 °C and -5 °C.

Likewise, in the spring, the temperature will be between 20 °C and 24 °C in the day and it will drop down to-10 °C and 5 °C in night, evening and morning.

Documents for ABC Mardi Himal Trek

Two permits-Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) entry permit are required. It costs USD 50 for both of the permits. The scan passport copy and passport size photograph requires issuing the permit.

Last-Minute Booking

We accept the last minute booking. The payment should transfer 100% before the trip departure. You can book trek directly through online and call or message on WhatsApp. The last minute booking is not acceptable for Bhutan and Tibet tours.