12 days Mardi Himal Trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by our staff will escort you to the Hotel, our guide will give you a brief orientation of the Hotel, Kathmandu, Treks, do's and don't and other related information that you might require while in Nepal.


Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel

Day 2: In Kathmandu with half day sightseeing tour.

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Today with half day free tour of ancient world heritage places either morning or at afternoon a three hours of sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.

Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site)

Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Swayambhu Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Swoyambhunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site)

You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swoyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)

This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. There are also three museums inside the palace building.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh Boudha, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
It is 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara 950m 5-6 hours journey 200 k.m.

Stop At: Pokhara, Nepal
Early breakfasts, then travel by coach or by car to Pokhara on the busy scenic highway. This is an interesting drive through the foothills of the Himalaya. The road has been greatly improved in recent years, on arriving at Pokhara transfer to respective Hotels by the lake Phewa for the overnight, with afternoon free for walks around the lake side.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel

Day 4: Pokhara to Dhiprung 1,675m via Mardipul. 4-5 hrs

Stop At: Ghachok 33700, Nepal
A short drive from Pokhara leads to Hyanja, from here start trekking towards the bank of Mardi River, after crossing the bridge the walk leads uphill up to the Gurung village of Ghachowk 1,248m from here another few hours of good walk brings you at Dhiprung village a farm village on route to Korchon area.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 5: Trek to Simre Kharka. Approx: 2,400m. 5-6 hrs.

Stop At: Mardi Himal, Chame Nepal
From here the trail becomes much steeper as it climbs uphill from the village, past a chautarra (a resting place) from here the path divides, the trail leads past some cow sheds; from here onwards the route is steeper through the forest towards Simre Kharka. Despite the steepness the route offers tremendous views of the surrounding country.

The path passes through a small clearing, and continues along a faint track to another clearing marking a high point on the ridge. From here the trail continues along towards Simre Kharka, some of the trails here can lead you astray. Overnight camp near or before Simre Kharka depending upon the availability of fresh spring water and good campsite.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 6: Trek to Khorchon 3,682m 4-5 hrs

Stop At: Mardi himal, 33700, Nepal
From this camp the trek leads towards uphill path at Khorchon ridge, of all the hard work on reaching the ridgeline the view from here will be a reward with cool mountain air and magnificent panoramic view of the three of the world's highest mountain from the whole Annapurna range a distant of Mt. Dhaulagiri and to the Manaslu range to the east. The path climbs steeply along the ridgeline to grazing pastures called Khorchon.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 7: Rest Day at Khorchon

Pass By: Mardi himal, 33700, Nepal
A rest day, on this fabulous spot with great views with an optional hike around the Korchon area and to its ridge top.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 8: Trek to Mardi Base Camp 4,100m.

Stop At: Mardi Himal Base Camp, Lwang Ghalel 33700, Nepal
The route now leads steeply again across a ridgeline to a hidden plateau beneath the south face of Mardi Himal and the South West Ridge of Machhapuchare this is known as the Other Sanctuary.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 9: Trek towards Siding Village

Stop At: Mardi himal, 33700, Nepal
After breakfast, today journey start an unhurried descent through the shade of the forest and out on to the terraced fields, down 1600 m. This is a different route down to the upper Mardi Khola. Here, as we make our way along the banks of the Mardi Khola from the hill-side village of Siding, down through the lovely fields, passing the simple farms and over the interesting suspension bridges. There is no doubt that this is indeed the idyllic Nepal Countryside. Overnight at camp.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp

Day 10: Siding Village to Pokhara

Stop At: Pokhara, Nepal
After a short walk now the trail skirts an outcrop- there\'s the road and transport. We will be back to Pokhara by the lunch. You\'re free here to feel the moderate climate and scenery of this Magic land or Dream Land of Nepal. Explore the various interesting places like Mahendra Cave, David\'s fall and the various lakes of course.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel

Day 11: Kathmandu to Pokhara

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
We head out for Kathmandu in a tourist bus. Enjoying the last glimpse of the beautiful Himalayas, we return back to Kathmandu. The journey will be of 7 total hours. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, our representative will meet and transfer you back to the hotel.

In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel

Day 12: Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Flight Departure.

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your flight departure from Nepal.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.