Mardi Himal Trek

DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel (1310M or 4,297FT)

Welcome to the city of temples and the country of Himalayas. We will happily welcome you at the only international airport of Nepal. Our airport representative will be waiting for your arrival with your Name card. From there you will be transferred to the Hotel by private vehicle. Depending on the flight time and activities we will be joining for a cultural dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant. Enjoy cultural shows, singing, dancing and typical Nepali meals before heading back to hotel.(Service include: Airport pick up + Hotel with BB plan)

DAY 02: Drive to Pokhara (820M), explore lakeside in the evening (7 Hours Drive)

Not sure if the hotel will be able to prepare our breakfast before we head to tourist bus station to catch our transport. The drive is pleasuring through beautiful countryside of this country. The road mostly takes on nearby the thundering rivers that might give us some views of rafters enjoying another part of Nepal. We will be driving via several green hills with views of houses and villages in the cliffs. We will be also welcomed by snowy peaks from the distance in some places. It’s beautiful drive though the road condition is not good everywhere. We will basically have two stops for snacks and lunch along the way. Finally, after reaching Pokhara bus station we will take a cab to drive to hotel. If time permits then we can walk around local markets and lakeside in the evening. (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner+ Local lodge+ Drive+ Guide+ Porter)

DAY 03: Drive to Hemja then trek to Dhampush via jungle.

We have time for our breakfast before we start our drive to Hemja. Then 4 hrs Trek with local villagers, a hill near Pokhara offers some views of Himalayas. (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner+ Local lodge+ Drive+ Guide+ Porter) 

DAY 04: Trek from  Dhampush to forest Camp (2,540M / 7 Hours)

We have time for our breakfast before we start. We will start our trek approaching Pothana first. The trail is enjoyable throughout the villages. We will have some views of villages in the horizon. Continuing further will take us to Pitam Deurali, our lunch stop. We will taste the first mountain meal in Deurai and continue further to Forest camp. The trail is mostly inside the green forests of oak, maple, hemlock and rhododendron. The section includes some ups and downs and takes about 3-4 hours to reach Forest Camp, a small village with few guest houses. Forest camp is known as Kokar among local people.  (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner+ Local lodge+ Guide+ Porter)

Day 05: Trek to Low Camp (3,035M / 4 Hours)

We will have to walk inside the forest for another day but as we reach higher the vegetation changes with more rhododendron trees. This is another pleasant day for us letting us walk in the peaceful route. The trail is steep at the beginning however changes to gradual climbing after awhile. We will have some random views of snowy Himalayan peaks. The views of Machhapuchhre peak are superb from Low Camp. This is very small places with only couple of lodges opened for providing basic meals and accommodation to trekkers. (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner+ Local lodge+Guide+ Porter)

DAY 06: Trek to High Camp (3,590M / 4 Hours)

We have another pleasant walking here with stunning views of close Himalayas in front of us. As we climb higher the route also becomes open and spacious as there is no forest anymore. The trail continues through grasslands of high region with occasional rhododendron trees. Spotting the beautiful bird called Himalayan Monal; also known as the impeyan monal, impeyan pheasant and danphe in Nepali is easy around here. This is a colorful Himalayan bird represented as the national bird of Nepal. Finally, we will arrive to High Camp to spend a night here. (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner+ Local lodge+Guide+ Porter)

DAY 07: Hike to Upper View Point (4,200M), back to High Camp (4.5 Hours)

We will wake up early in the morning before the sun rises. The plan is to watch sunrise over the Himalayas. We will then return back to lodge where we will be served with our breakfast. We have time to rest before we start hiking up to the upper view point for magnificent views of close Himalayan peaks. The trail heading to Upper View Point is well marked through the grassland involves few steep sections. In overall this is moderate walk, not too easy and not too challenging as well. In summer season this area is full of yaks and sheep along with several yak herders’ huts. There are some narrow and steep trails that extensive care is required. (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner+ Local lodge+ Guide+ Porter)

DAY 08: Trek to forest camp.

We take a same way back to low camp and Forest camp .  (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner+ Local lodge+ Guide+ Porter)

DAY 09: Trek to Dhampush.

(Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+ Dinner+ Local lodge+ Drive+ Guide+ Porter) 

DAY 10: Trek to Pokhara.

We will have our last day 3 hrs treks then drive to get Pokhara. (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+Hotel+ Drive+ Guide+ Porter)

DAY 11: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

We will wake up early in the morning with the dazzling view of the sun rising through the summit piercing the white snows. We will have a short visit over to the market around Pokhara and will take a drive back to Kathmandu. The drive goes for about 7 to 8 hours. The night will be relaxing at Kathmandu. (Service include: Breakfast +Lunch+Hotel+Bus Drive)

DAY 12: Departure from Kathmandu.

Finally, the day of returning back to our home country and busy schedule has come with the ending of our glittering tour over to the highlands of Nepal. A One Nepal Trek will organize a small farewell program at the airport and will help for any inconvenience that may arise during the departure.  We wish you a better journey ahead. (Service include: Breakfast +Airport drop)

COST DETAILS

• All Airports pick up and drop.
• 2 nights at your standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
• 2 nights at your standard hotel in Pokhara with BB.
• 10 days in standard lodges/Tea-houses in the mountain during the trek
• All 3 meals per day during the trek [B+L+D] and a cup of tea with every meal
• Pokhara city tour.
• Tourist standard bus between Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu
• An experienced English-speaking trekking guide, assistant trek guide as per the bigger size of a group of trekkers: (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and lodging
• Down jacket, sleeping bag, duffel bag, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• All necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• Trekking map for clients.
• Trip certificate by Company.
• A medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
• All government and local taxes

COST EXCLUDES

• The meal in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• The flight between Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
• Travel and rescue insurance.
• Monument entrance fee during the tour in Pokhara.
• Local donation & Tips for guides and porters.
• Personal expenses (Pot of tea, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc)

Fixed Departure

Route Map

Altitude Graph

TREK HIGHLIGHTS:

One of the most popular short-medium easy treks of Nepal. Rich in nature with 3 major peaks [Mt Dhaulagiri 8167m, Mt Annapurna I 8091m, Mt Manaslu 8163m] and several beautiful peaks. Heavy colorful forest with a variety of flora & fauna. Charming mingle society of people with the unique culture, religion, and seasonal harvesting. Clean running humming waterfalls and streams.

SAFETY – HEALTH- FACILITY:

Our first goal is “first safety” for all of our clients and staff. We have a smartly experienced friendly and knowledgeable workers team. All they are well trained and must of they are license holder Guides. We arrange first aid. Also, the area has a health post every 2 days, and the main hospital is not farther than the maximum of 5 hrs, from any part. We can use a quick drive on the rough road, carried by the people, take a horse ride, and arrange the Helicopter at our needed as per the emergency encase. The physical walk is 6 hours on average per day with a mini bag with your valued things average 2-5 kg. but 2 days is shorter.

YOUR PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE:

We highly advised you to make your travel insurance during the Nepal trip from your own country. It is a condition upon joining any of our trips that all clients be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). we don’t arrange or sell insurance.

TEAHOUSE LOCAL LODGE DURING THE TREK:

All accommodations for Trek are on a twin-sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on the standard of hygiene, standard, and clean of tourist standard available. There are mostly shame styles of accommodations during our trekking. And very some of the place has limits of Attach bath room as your own payment. All the lodging and meal costs have been controlled by the management community in the area.

MEALS AND WATER:

During our Trek, we can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines, as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, and Indian.), which are from the menu as per local supplement. Lodge has well-trained cooks basically attention to clean, hygienic, fresh, and nice testy foods. We can even enjoy hot chocolates, a variety of bread, a variety of drinks, and snacks. You could have been able to buy Bottled water from every settlement. Even we would like to support you to pay for local purifying water cheaper with that’s help to controlled plastic pollution. Also, boiled water or running fresh water with your peals or filtering is much recommended.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:

Raincoat, bag cover, round sun hat. Half paint for rain, waterproof walking boot, Suntan lotion, sunglass, light waterproof gore tax set, a pair of sleepers, some t-shirt, If you have your private light sleeping bag/If Not we will provide, walking stick, your regular drug and necessary you things.

ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVE:

The Annapurna region is stunningly beautiful but equally fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do. Hence, the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. We are considering a ‘zero impact’ policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live in the traveled places. We enforce a number of dos and don’ts. We also work alongside “KEEP” in order to maintain our environmental concerns.

BEST SEASON:

For all seasons. Even Sep to Dec and Feb to May are best.

BOOKING POLICY:

Confirm your trip at least two months before, with 35% of the payment and a copy of your passport. One group leader or agent will be free of service charge above 12 of paying the person in a group.[tax, flight, and monuments fee is not free).

BOOKING GUIDELINE: