Destination Mardi Himal Annapurna

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 14 Days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 4500 m

Group Size 1-16

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep or Flight

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Highlights of Mardi Himal Trek 14 days

Mardi Himal Trek, the best trips in Nepal.
Affordable price guaranteed with fixed trip departure dates
Customize trek itinerary
Different package options as per your request and interest.
Mardi Himal, the best trek to enjoy the Himalayas and nature.
A good English speaking mountain guide with government license leading the trip.

Overview of Mardi Himal Trek 14 days

Mardi Himal Trek 14 days-Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is famous for stunning sunrise views, rich culture and offbeat trails-perfect for nature lovers. It is a very popular trek in Pokhara. The trek is best to enjoy the beauty of Annapurna Himalayas. Kathmandu to Mardi Himal Trek is suitable for family with children to seniors, solo and small group trekkers.

The easy trek is increasingly popular for a close up Himalayan views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and Manaslu from Poonhill and Badal Danda.

You will first trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill, then to Mardi Himal Base Camp. Poon Hill and Badal Danda is the best vantage point to see the Sunrise view over the Himalayas.

The pleasant hike goes through rhododendron forest offering a wonderful mountain views. The Poon Hill and Mardi Himal Trek is so popular now in Nepal.

Poon Hill Mardi Himal Trek is designed for those trekkers who have an average fitness level and want to discover nature, landscapes and culture of Nepal.

The Off the beaten track and also a less touristic trail in Annapurna. The trip begins from Kathmandu with a tourist bus to Pokhara, then further drive to Nayapul and hiker towards Tikhedhunga and then to Ghorepani.

Hike up to Poon Hill early in the morning. You will see the breathtaking views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri with the Sunrise. Once, complete the Poon Hill Trek, we then trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp via Ghandruk and Landruk.

Mardi Himal Trek 14 days Itinerary

Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02:Drive to Pokhara (820m, 6 – 7 hrs)
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul, Trek to Ulleri (1070 m, 4-5 hrs walk)
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m, 6 – 7 hrs walk).
Day 05:Hike to Poon Hill(3210m) for sunrise and trek to Tadapani or Ghandruk (2630m, 6 – 7 hrs walk).
Day 06:Trek to Landruk (1565m)
Day 07:Landruk to Forest camp (2520m, 4-5 hrs)
Day 08:Forest camp to Badal Danda (4-5 hrs)
Day 09:Badal Danda to High camp (3-4 hrs)
Day 10:High camp to Mardi base camp back to Badal Danda (4500m, 5-6 hrs)
Day 11: Badal Danda to Siding( 4 to 5 hours)
Day 12: Siding to Pokhara(850m, 4 hours drive)
Day 13:Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 14:Kathmandu airport

Detail Itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek 14 days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

Receive you at Kathmandu-TIA airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (820m, 6 – 7 hrs)

Get early morning bus drive to Pokhara that takes 6 to 7 hours. Free day in the afternoon in Pokhara and prepare for next day trek to Poon Hill.

Day 03: Drive to Nayapul, Trek to Ulleri (1070 m, 4-5 hrs walk)

Breakfast and drive to Nayapul for an hours and trek to Ulleri for 6 hours.

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m, 6 – 7 hrs walk).

Breakfast and trek to Ghorepani by following uphill trail in the jungles.

Day 05: Hike to Poon Hill(3210m) for sunrise and trek to Tadapani or Ghandruk (2630m, 6 – 7 hrs walk).

Wake up early in the morning and hike to Poon Hill for the Sunrise view and continue trek to Ghandruk village.

Day 06: Trek to Landruk (1565m)

Breakfast and trek for 5 hours following down hill and uphill trails.

Day 07: Landruk to Forest camp (2520m, 4-5 hrs)

Breakast at Landruk and trek by following uphill trail to forest camp.

Day 08: Forest camp to Badal Dada (4-5 hrs)

Breakast and trek to Badal Danda following uphill trails.

Day 09: Badal Dada to High camp (3-4 hrs)

Breakfast at Badal Danda and trek uphill to High Camp.

Day 10: High camp to Mardi base camp back to Badal Danda (4500m, 5-6 hrs)

Breakfast and hike upto Mardi Himal Base Camp and return trek to Badal Danda.

Day 11: Badal Danda to Sidding( 4 to 5 hours)

Breakfast with enjoying the view and trek downhill to Sidding village.

Day 12: Sidding to Pokhara(850m, 4 hours drive)

Breakfast and get a sharing jeep drive to Pokhara for 4 hours, and stay night at Pokhara.

Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Breakfast and get tourist bus drive back to Kathmandu. It takes 6 hours scenic drive.

Day 14: Kathmandu airport

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

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Upon arrival at Kathmandu-TIA airport-Pick and transfer to hotel.
Twin Sharing standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus transfer
Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
Pokhara to Nayapul by bus or taxi transfer
Twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
All necessary 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)
Sidding to Pokhara by bus or taxi or jeep
Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
All the government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Hotel and 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 - Mardi Himal Trek 14 days

14 days Mardi Himal Trek via Poon Hill: Seasons

Mardi Himal Trek 14 days 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.

Difficulty of Mardi Himal Trek 14 days

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

Mardi Himal Trip Route

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

Travel Insurance for Mardi Himal Trek

The Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate level trek with exhausting long ascents and steep descents. Getting injured and evacuated from remote areas is very costly and also for trekking permit application, insurance is required. Please kindly provide the name and phone number of your insurance company. Hence, travel insurance is necessary. The insurance policy should cover emergency medication and rescue evacuation.

Different route of Mardi Himal Trek

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

Mardi Himal Guide Trekking

Yes, guide is compulsory for trekking to Mardi Himal base camp. We(our trekking company) provide a good reliable guide. We are a 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 Mardi Himal Tour

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. Mardi Himal Trek 14 days is a good 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.

Mardi Himal Trek: Meals

The breakfast are included with hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. In poon hill and Mardi Himal Trek, 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 Mardi Himal Tour

It is nice to use tap water for drinking by purified it. You can find water taps along the route. The sort of water purification system will save a lot of money on the trek and it is also good for the environment. A liter of drinking water costs around NPR 150 to 300 depending on the place. You have to drink at least two liter of water per person a day.

Mardi Himal Travel(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.

Bring Enough Cash on Mardi Himal 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.

Documents for Mardi Himal 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.

Mardi Himal Hiking: Equipment Lists

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)