Mardi Himal Trekking

Namaste & welcome to Mandala Holidays! Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Mandala Holidays. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mandala Holidays display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to the Hotel. (Overnight at hotel)

Kathmandu, the city of peace, lives true to this description. The city is charming, busy, bustling, serene, alive and asleep - all at once. Kathmandu, which is derived from the Pahari word for 'wood shelter', is an abode of serenity and tranquillity, with its monasteries, temples and spiritual melting pots. While the natural beauty of the city is more than enough for travellers to throng Kathmandu year after year. There will be a guided tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely Boudhanath- the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal, Pashupatinath- the most popular Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and Patan or Lalitpur (the City of Artisans), which is 5km away from Kathmandu. At Patan Durbar Square, we will delight in the architectural wonders of the Malla era. Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple and Golden Temple are the major attractions at the square. Overnight at Hotel.

We take an early morning flight to Pokhara which takes 25 minutes from the capital city, Kathmandu. The flight itself is very scenic offering a glorious view of Annapurna ranges along with beautiful landscapes, rivers, and forests. After a short flight, you then headed towards Kande which takes 1 hour to reach from Pokhara. We then start hiking up to the Australian Camp (2,060m) for an hour and a half which will be our destination for the day. Overnight at Australian Camp.

Early morning, after breakfast with sunrise view, we start our journey. Our trail passes through a quiet wooded area along a ridge that starts to descend after halfway. After a while, the trail starts gaining height rejoining the earlier ridge and continues till we reach Forest Camp. After reaching our stopover for the night, we explore the area which will be followed by a well-earned rest. Overnight at Tea House

Today’s target is High Camp, located at an elevation of 3,700m. The high Camp pathway is quite exciting as it passes through dense rhododendron forest and within the forest you can encounter flocks of Daphne or Lophophorus, the national bird of Nepal which belongs to the Pheasant family. Additionally, the marvellous view of mountains peaks. High Camp possesses only 3 hotels which are well facilitated. Overnight at Tea house.

The final destination of our trip is Mardi Base Camp, located at a height of 4,500m. After a delightful breakfast, we hike 5 hours to reach Mardi Base Camp which is a beautiful viewpoint that provides a glimpse of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhree, Himchuli, and other smaller hills.

Enjoy the cool breeze that cools and refreshes your entire mind, body, and soul. Breathtaking scene of landscapes, forests, rivers, and valleys gives inner peace and happiness. After exploring the base camp, we make a downhill walk to Low camp. Overnight at Tea house.

Early morning, after breakfast with sunrise view, we start our journey. We make a downhill walk to Siding (1,700m). And, trails to Siding is quite slippery so required extra awareness while walking. We then have a short trek to Lumre crossing beautiful Tamang and Gurung villages of Kalimati and Ghale. From Lumre, we head back to Pokhara on a private vehicle and drop at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Enjoy a free day in Pokhara to unwind, relax, and give those muscles a rest after all that trekking. Your leader can advise you of sightseeing opportunities. It is worth taking a boat for a row out on the lake, especially if the weather's fine. The lakeside area has great shopping opportunities and internet cafes. Pokhara has an interesting old area as well as an elaborate Hindu temple and a Buddhist monastery. Perhaps visit the Peace Pagoda, where spectacular views of the mountains await. You can see the Annapurnas from here, and the famous fishtail peak, Machhapuchhare, and back across to Pokhara. You will also visit the fascinating International Mountain Museum to learn some amazing tales of past climbing expeditions. After finishing sightseeing fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Today is your last day in Nepal. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight or you can extend your Nepal tour by joining other tour packages and activities.