Mardi Peak is located just east of one of the most legendary trekking destination of Nepal, the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Mardi peak is still an unseen gem. Few trekkers make their way to the Mardi Himal Base Camp outstandingly positioned at the base of Mardi Himal and the Annapurna region´s most iconic mount Machapuchre literally meaning “Fishtail”. The trail goes along small winding paths, through enchanted rhododendron forests until you climb out of the forest at an elevation around 3,300 meters. The landscape changes quite abruptly into a rugged high mountain landscape, with amazing views of  Machapuchre, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

Talking about the history of Mardi Himal, Photographs of Mardi Himal taken in 1953 by Basil Goodfellow first drew the attention of western climbers, and the mountain received its first ascent in 1961. The first route was via the East Flank and is the only one used so far. As per the local information, the present trail of Mardi Himal was the only way to ABC (starting from Dhampus). It was very difficult and underdeveloped trail then. Some old locals remember Mardi trail as a necessary evil. It was their way to Pokhara market and up. But after the establishment of Baglung Highway, people started raveling through Nayapul and the trail was abandoned by trekkers. Later in the year 2012, the trail was re-established as a short trekking route up to the base camp and regained its popularity steadily.

Itinerary:

Day 01     |     Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02     |     Rest /Preparation day or sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03     |     Fly to Pokhara(Overnight)
Day 04     |     Drive to Phedi and then start trek to Pothana
Day 05     |     Pathana -Trek to Forest camp
Day 06     |     Forest camp – Trek to Mardi Himal High camp
Day 07     |     High Camp – Trek to Mardi Himal Base camp
Day 08     |     Rest Day at Base camp
Day 09     |     Summit Mardi Himal & back to Base camp
Day 10     |     Base camp – trek back to low camp
Day 11     |     Low camp – trek to siding village
Day 12     |     Siding village – trek to Mardi khola bridge
Day 13     |     Mardi Khola bridge – trek to Hyanja & drive to Pokhara
Day 14     |     Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 15     |     International Departure

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & departure transfer from and to the airport & hotels
• 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in a 3* hotel in Kathmandu (twin share)
• 3-star accommodation in Pokhara for 2 night along with breakfast on twin sharing basis
• Mostly camping accommodation, where teahouses are not available, on full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) during the trek
• Teahouse accommodation, wherever available, on full board during the trek
• Surface transportation as per the itinerary in a private vehicle
• Permits & other local taxes
• Experienced English speaking guide
• Required number of porter/s
• Transportation, accommodation, food, salary and insurance for guide and other local staffs
• Welcome/Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu

Cost Excludes:

• Travel & medical insurance including insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu & Nepal visa fee
• Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and pokhara except Welcome or Farewell dinner 
• Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, bottled water, bar bills, etc.
• Trekking gear (also available on hire)
• Tips for guide & local staffs
• Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
• All other items not mentioned in the list of ‘Included’