Mardi Himal Trek

Day 01: Drive to Kande and trek to Pothana (2,125 meters) - 3.5 hours walk

On the very first day of the trek, we will travel via Prithivi Highway and Pokhara-Baglung highway. The total duration of the trip will be approximately 9 hours, whereas, the last point on the vehicle will be Kande.

After we got off, we will start off from Kanda and head towards Pothan which is elevated at 2,215 meters. The initial phase of walk will consist a walk from a beautiful village and uphill through the rhododendron forest to Australian Base Camp (2,232 meters) which will take more or less than 2 hours. After, Australian Camp we will head downhill, a slight uphill for 45 minutes which will take us to our first overnight destination Pothana.

Day 02: Trek to Low Camp (2,950 meters) 6-7 hours

After breakfast, we will presume our walk towards Low Camp, the trail will be through the dense forest of Annapurna Region.

As we hike uphill we will be able to have a glimpse of soaring fishtail peak along the walk. The variation in the terrain will amaze as you stroll towards the mighty himalayas. While the flowering plants and trees will make the atmosphere elegant and drain away you tiredness as you take a halt. Nevertheless, the area is filled with wildlife such as Himalayan Thar,  Spotted Deer, Musk Deer and Leopard however one must remain quite to get fortunate.

Low camp consist of only a few tea houses still one can walk farther 1 hour to Babal danda for the spectacular view overnight. Today ́s 7 hours will settled down at Low Camp.

Day 03: Trek to High Camp (3,550 meters) 6/7 hours

Isn't that Lophophorus? When you will see it. (Usually pronounced Daphe, Monal). The national bird of Nepal. :P 

In this mean day we will climb up above the tree zone, you will notice that the vegetation accustomed accordingly to the climate and mostly in bonsai shape. Marching through the trail for more than 3 hours, the path will prevail the beautiful picturesque sight of nature. The tedious walk  of today will come to an end in High Camp.

Day 04: Hike to Mardi Base Camp and trek down to Sidding (4,500 meters)

Indeed today is the most picturesque day for sights and for your viewfinder to capture everything you witness. The exhaustiveness that you endure throughout the trip will pay off. The parched land with grasses will definitely make you feel that you have reached a higher elevation. Forasmuch as altitude is concerned the step will take a sluggish manner but we will reach at  Mardi Himal Base Camp (3,580 meters) within 5 hours crossing Lower and Upper View point. The spectacular sight that beholds will assemble the thoughts about the omnipotent creations. The attention of your mind will only be drawn towards the things you see and feel, you will be there for a moment for which you have been longing for a long time. The all round snowy Mountains Annapurna(8,091 meters), Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters), Machhapuchhare (6,993 meters) and Mardi (5,587 meters) will address you shining right infront of you.

After being there at the moment, we will need to head down to Sidding. The path needs cautiousness as it is steep downhill which will end at the small and beautiful village Sidding in the fullness of  time.

Day 05: Drive to Pokhara 

Well, time to travel via vehicle again, yeah ! It will take 3/4  hours via jeep to Pokhara. Later you can freshen up, rest for a while and get out from the room and see what it is like to be at night in Tourist hub. On this day, the whole evening you can engage in any activities that you desire such as foot massage, boating, cycling and strolling the streets or having a drink in the pub. :)

Day 06: Drive back to Kathmandu (6/7 hours)

200 kilometers from Pokhara to Kathmandu via Prithivi Highway. We will take a tourist bus back to Kathmandu. And if you feel you will take a flight then we can manage it with few additional fare for the flight.

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