Mardi Himal Trek: Unexplored Adventure in Nepal's Annapurna Region
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Embark on the unexplored adventure of the Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal’s Annapurna Region. Discover hidden gems, breathtaking mountain views, and a tranquil trekking experience away from the crowds.

Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,400 m)

TIA - Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. S/he will be displaying an “Ace the Himalaya” signboard outside the airport terminal. You will then be received and transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Note: On the day of your arrival, there will be a pre-trek meeting. During the meeting we will introduce you to your trek leader/guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about the trek. We will also supply you with our trek duffel bag and cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. We will ask you to sign a legally binding trip form as well as a non-liability disclaimer.

Drive to Pokhara by a Tourist Bus - 7 Hours

Pokhara - An early morning drive on a tourist bus takes you to Pokhara, the city of lakes. Pokhara is at a distance of 200 km from Kathmandu. It takes almost 6-7 hours to reach to this beautiful city. The drive will give you an opportunity to have a look at the beauty of flora, fauna, the diverse demography, beautiful mountain ranges, the raging Trishuli, Marshyangdi Rivers and plenty of rivulets along the way. As soon as you reach Pokhara, you will be transferred to a hotel.

Drive to Kande - 1 hour and Trek to Australian Base Camp (2060 m) - 3 hours

Trek to Forest Camp (2600 m) - 6 to 7 hours

Deurali - After breakfast in the morning, we head out to reach Forest Camp which will take almost 6 to 7 hours of walk. The trail is slightly downhill from Base Camp to Pothana (1950 m) and again ascends to Deurali (2100 m). At Deurali there is a signboard pointing towards right saying “Forest Camp”. This will be the path we follow to reach the destination. The trail enters a quiet jungle of oak trees, maples, rhododendrons etc. After walking for few more hours, we reach Forest Camp.

Trek to Low Camp (3050 m) - 6 to 7 hours

Trek to High Camp (3900 m) – 4 to 5 hours

Trek to Upper View Point (4,250 m) –-2.5 hrs / Base Camp (4,500m) - 4 hrs and Trek to Low Camp (3,050 m) - 6 to 7 hrs

Trek to Sidhing (1,700 m) – 5 hrs and Drive back to Pokhara - 3 hrs

Pokhara - Today is the last day of trekking. We start our day with a descent down the trail to Sidhing village added with the drastic change in elevation. After walking for around five hours we will reach Sidhing where we stop for lunch. Then, we drive back to Pokhara in 4WD jeep. Upon reaching Pokhara, we celebrate the successful trek to the Mardi Himal.

Drive back to Kathmandu by a Tourist Bus - 7 hours

Kathmandu - 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.

Transfer toInternational Airport for Your Final Flight Departure

TIA - The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

What's Included
  • Accommodation in three-star hotels with breakfast (4 nights)
  • Guesthouse stays during trek (5 nights)
  • Free duffel bag and sun hat
  • All-inclusive meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Government taxes and service charges covered
  • Dedicated porter service (1 porter for 2 clients)
  • Round-trip airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla
  • Comprehensive trekking permits
  • Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
  • Comfortable transport between cities and trek starting points
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag provided (return after use)
  • Airport transfer services included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency high-altitude rescue & evacuation
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Tips for guide and driver (Tipping is expected)
Additional Information

Mardi Himal is a hidden treasure and an unchartered trekking spot in Nepal. Positioned to the south of one of the most frequented trekking paths - the Annapurna Base Camp route, only a handful of trekkers have ventured on the Mardi trail. This trek could be a favorable pick due to its less populated nature during the peak seasons unlike its counterparts. Encounters with tourists or fellow trekkers are sparse in comparison to other trek routes. The trek’s notable highlights include Mardi Base Camp, the authentic Nepali hamlet of Landruk, the intimate views of the mountains, and the verdant Forest Camp.

Location
TIA
Ring Rd
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michael
Apr 11, 2024
Wonderful Marti Himal trek with Ace The Himalayas - Just finished my first trek with Ace. What a terrific experience! My guide, Deepak Neupane, was awesome. I felt totally safe and secure with him leading me. He was responsive to my requests and needs, setting a pace that was comfortable and pointing out features of the amazing landscape as we walked. I hope to try another trek with Ace The Himalayas in the future.
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Voyage13642504601
Oct 12, 2023
Magical Mardi Himal - A fantastic trip through the jungle / forest on the first 2 days and then up to the view point at sunset for the most amazing views! Our guide Ishwor was amazing, telling us everything about Nepal & really looked after us throughout the whole journey. We experienced more than just the trek. Ishwor showed us the kindness of Nepali people, culture, traditions, and food. We will definitely come back for another adventure!
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Voyage13642504601
Oct 12, 2023
Magical Mardi himal trek - We had a fantastic time, walking through the jungle / forest and then up from high camp to the view point. Our guide Ishwor was brilliant and took great care of us through out the entire trip. We experienced more than just the trek. Ishwor showed us the kindness of Nepali people, culture, traditions, and great food. We will definitely return for another great adventure.
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Juliateng
Dec 26, 2022
Mardi Himal wanderful trek. - Mardi Himal trek is a wanderful trek, it not difficult. Each day we walk around 5 to 6 hours. We start the trek from Phedi, trek 4 to 5 hours and stay overnight at Deurali. Next day we start trek to Forest Camp and continue to High Camp. We stay 2 days at High Camp. From here you can view Annanpurna and Machhapuchhre (fishtail). The next day the journey begins early, continue up to an altitude of 4500m to viewpoint and based camp. Enjoy the beautiful mountains and scenery. Next morning we trek down to Sidhing from high camp its take about 6 to 7 hours. From Sidhing take 2 hour drive back to Pokhara and end our trek.
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Jekylhiker
Nov 4, 2022
Great company with a great service. You are in good hands! - Excellent trip, well managed by Ace. Ace was very adaptable. You are committing to things far away when you sign up, that you dont know "how does it work." But Ace keeps you informed on what to do and also was able to make changes as was needed. Krish, our guide was FANTASTIC--kind, knowledgeable, client focused, and a leader. He is helpful to we trekkers, the staff at the tea houses, and the porters. He's also charming and funny. I have travelled a lot and found a level of comfort and a sense of "he's got us covered, we are ok and taken care of." Also, like the Ace management, he was adaptable and could make changes as necessary to elements of our hike. He also introduced us to other guides (he seems to know everyone) and they all seemed to be knowledgeable, and client focused. We were lucky to have great weather, making the hike easier, but it is a very accessible hike to anyone who can (and wants to do!) a lot of stairs! The scenery was fantastic and the experience in meeting Nepalese people was rich. We enjoyed all of the conversations and chances to learn about things in Nepal. Great company with a great service.
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W1531ktrebeccaw
Nov 3, 2022
Adventure of a lifetime - This was my first trek and was so happy that my friend and I chose to go with Ace. It was an adventure of a lifetime, primarily because of the excellent guidance of our guide Krish. He made sure that our group was always safe and was comfortable. He seemed to be working constantly to ensure that we were okay. I loved the opportunity to meet many other trekkers, especially the Nepalese students that were also on the trail during that time.
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Douglassz9101al
May 16, 2022
Beautiful trek - I did Mardi Himal after the Annapurna Circuit (also with Ace). The trek was stunning, and was a fantastic addition to the Circuit. I am sure it would also work well as a standalone trek. Ace as a company was superb. They were flexible throughout and very easy to communicate with. Dipak, my guide, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable of the surrounding mountains and terrain, and was great fun outside of trekking hours. Because we were acclimatised to altitude by the time we did the Mardi Himal trek, we could push each day and he was very willing to keep going - as a result we did the trek in two days.
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Lovetravel257723
Apr 6, 2022
A gem of an experience - We trekked to Mardi Himal for 10 days. Our guide, Ram, and our porter, Kismat, we’re so attentive and patient. They took care of everything for us on this trip, every last detail was thought out and cared for. There were hardly any other tourists on this trek which made the experience even more memorable. I’d highly recommend Ram and Kismat, their attention to detail was superb.
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Kim
Nov 3, 2019
Amazing Trek to Mardi Himal - Our group of 11 partnered with Ace the Himalaya for a trek to Mardi Himal in October 2019. The weather was perfect and Ace was the perfect partner. They provided excellent leadership and a great team to help us have a great experience. The trek was amazing; from the first view of Fishtail to the final view of Annapurna South as we were leaving Landruk. Tea house accomodations varied and the food was the same along the entire route, but better than our expectations. For anyone considering this trek, I would highly recommend Ace.
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Flickernm7
Nov 2, 2019
Awe inspiring trek in the Annapurna range - From the beginning, our experience with the Ace staff was wonderful. They were very responsive to all of our questions in the planning stage and provided quick feedback and clear information. Many in our group also had Ace arrange additional day trips to enhance our Nepal trip. These were excellent. The gear they provided was clean and the right warmth for the mountain conditions. On the trek, Ram, Sujan and our porters were amazing. In addition to handling the logistics, meals and hauling our duffel bags up the mountain, they shared their joy of the mountains and the culture of Nepal with us. With 11 people, Ram and Sujan were attentive to our safety and how everyone was doing with the hike and the altitude. It was clear that their goal was to make our Trek a once-in-a-lifetime dream trip. They were flexible so ensure each trekker got the experience they wanted. I feel like I made some new friends along with wonderful memories of the spectacular Himalayas. I would love to do another trip with Ram and Sujan.Thank you for a magical journey!
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