TRAVEL TO KANDE; TREK TO DEURAULI (elev. 2060 m/6,759 ft.)

Deurali - The journey leaves Pokhara by a local vehicle for a 45-minute ride to the village of Kande. From here, the trek begins to the little village of Deurauli. The trail is challenging as we are quickly gaining elevation. We arrive at Deurauli after 3 – 4 hours, spending a night at a local tea house.

TREK TO FOREST CAMP (elev. 2500 m/8,202 ft.)

Annapurna Mountain Range - The air smells as alive as we walk through beautiful pine forests for part of the day! This area has been newly opened for trekking which makes it virgin territory. We arrive at Forest Camp to stay at a little tea house. Because it’s a new trekking route, the accommodations are rather basic, but the food is good after a hard day’s trek. Trekking time is around 4 -5 hours.

TREK TO HIGH CAMP (elev. 3580 m/11,745 ft)

Annapurna Mountain Range - Today is a day of climbing as we move above the tree line to see incredible vistas. Before us are the amazing Annapurna Mountains in sensational glory. We can easily see three of the 10 tallest peaks in the world. We make our way to High Camp after trekking for around 5 hours, staying at a local tea house.

TREK TO MARDI HIMAL BASE CAMP (elev. 4500 m/14,764 ft), THEN BACK TO BADAL DANDA (elev. 3200 m/10,499 ft.)

Mardi Himal - Mardi Himal is becoming a popular climbing peak and Mardi Himal Base Camp is the place they start. We make our way to Base Camp to get some of the best views of the mountains. Mt. Mardi Himal stands as a beautiful snowcapped peak rising to an elevation of 5,587 m (18,330 ft.) Trekking time today is long, around 7 – 8 hours.

TREK TO KALIMATI

Annapurna Mountain Range - We start to leave the alpine regions behind as we make our way toward the little village of Kalimati. It’s a tiny little village, but offers a quaint little tea house with wonderful owners. The wife is a good cook. We start seeing trees again as we cross under the tree line. We will spend between 5 – 6 hours trekking.

TREK TO LONG VALLEY HOME

Annapurna Mountain Range - We are now approaching beautiful green valleys, and our destination is Long Valley that is nestled between the snowcapped peaks. This is fertile farm country and we will see some small villages and beautiful farms with fields of yellow mustard in season. Because of the newness of this trek, no tea house has yet to be established in Long Valley. However, we know of a really nice home stay where a local family has a guest room where our clients can spend the night. n. Trekking time is 4 – 5 hours.

RETURN TO POKHARA

Annapurna Mountain Range - It’s a short distance from Long Valley to where we can pick up a jeep or local bus to return to Pokhara. It’s a beautiful ride of just 2 ½ hours to reach Pokhara, the end of our journey.

• Guide, Porter, permit, Transport & Teahouse accommodation
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
• Tips & Gratuities

At times, taking the road less frequented can be a superior choice compared to well-trodden paths. When it comes to the stunning Annapurna range, the ideal way to experience them is via the recently inaugurated Mardi Himal Trekking route.

Located to the west of the picturesque Lakeside city of Pokhara, the Mardi Himal Trekking offers the perfect opportunity to absorb the picturesque charm of Himalayas, minus the throngs of people. This week-long excursion takes you up some impressive heights, offering fairy-tale like scenery, local customs, and the unspoiled tranquility of the Annapurna range.

This is a moderately challenging trek that is highly enjoyable. It spares none of the majestic landscape, presenting you with captivating panoramic vistas throughout your journey.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.