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Mardi Himal Trek is a placid escape to the Annapurna Region that takes you off the beaten path away from the busier trekking routes giving you the peace of mind to absorb the sights, sounds, and feels of the Himalayas.
The Mardi Himal Trekking trail is taken as a part of eco-tourism, for all good reason. The trail stretches along the hill ridge passing through the lush green forest of Oak, Rhododendron, Birch, Juniper, Fir, Chirpine, and similar vegetation unique to the Annapurna region. The lush forest is a habitat for rare and exotic animals and birds. Additionally, trekkers also get an opportunity to pass through pristine local villages and rural communities whose essence is still well preserved and has remained intact.
Mardi Himal Trek endows trekkers with spectacular view of mountain peaks such as Mount Dhaulagiri (8,168m/26,797ft), Mount Annapurna (8,091m/26,545ft), Annapurna II (7,937m/26,040ft), Annapurna III (7,555m/24,786ft), Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft), Annapurna South (7,219m/23,684ft), Mount Hiunchuli (6,441m/21,131ft), and Mount Machhapuchhre (6,993m/22,942ft), Mt. Mardi(5,587m/18,330ft) in all their awe and wonder, through the green vegetation on the comforting daily hikes. Mardi Himal Trek takes trekkers to the base of Mardi Himal, which is a mountain peak east of the Modi Khola and south of Machhapuchhre Peak. The ecstatic view of natural wonders will stupefy you and fill your heart to the brim with joy and peace.
Mardi Himal Trek takes trekkers to an elevation of 4,200 meters or 13,779 feet above sea level which is the Upper Viewpoint and the highest point in the trek. The upper viewpoint is a day’s excursion from High Camp (3,590m/11,778ft) which takes about 4-5 hours of walking. The Upper viewpoint bestows magnificent views of the peaks like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre Himal.
Note: If you wish you can customize the trek so that you get to Mardi Himal Base Camp which is elevated 4,500 meters or 14,763 feet above sea level.
If you love to relish the beauty of Mardi Himal Trek then Breakfree Adventures can make this come into reality with a 7-day hiking trip through unforgettable crooks and corners, discovering hidden treasures of the Annapurna Region. Enjoy the mesmerizing escape to nature, rejuvenate your soul, and find your mind at peace with Mardi Himal Trek.
Mardi Himal Trek has so much to offer to those who cherish adventure, and exploration; both natural and cultural. Here are some major attractions of Mardi Himal Trek which will surely captivate the minds and hearts of adventurer travelers.
Annapurna Conservation Area is the first and largest protected area in Nepal. Established in 1986, it covers an area of 7529 km2. The conservation area is renowned for its rich biodiversity inhabiting 1226 species of flowering plants, 128 species of Mammals, 518 species of birds, 40 species of reptiles, and 23 species of amphibians. The conservation area also consists of the world’s largest Rhododendron Forest at Ghorepani, which turns the green forest to red during spring.
Annapurna Conservation Area is an example of civilization and nature coexisting peacefully. Many villages and localities reside inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. These localities play a crucial role in preserving the nature and its elements.
The conservation area is a habitat for many endangered animals, for whose photographs wildlife photographers will do anything. Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopards, Himalayan Wolf, Red Pandas, Pangolins, Musk deer, and many other endangered mammals can be seen. Not only that, it is a perfect place to capture beautiful photographs of wild birds. For a trekker, these florae and fauna peculiar to Annapurna Conservation Area will surely awe-inspire them and bring them closer to nature.
At the beginning and towards the end of the trek, trekkers will traverse through the quintessential bucolic villages of the Annapurna Region. Kande, Pothana, Sidhing, Ghalel and Lumle are some villages that trekkers will come across. These villages represent the intrinsic beauty of village life in Nepal. Trekkers can catch fascinating glimpses of the spartan yet content lifestyle of people inhabiting these regions. Terrace fields, riverside farmlands, hilly localities, and grazing pastures, trekkers can witness the beauty of the unplugged lifestyle of rural villages.
Mardi Himal Upper View Point and Base Camp are two climactic points of the Mardi Himal Trek. Depending upon the experience and physical vitality of the trekker, the trekker could end at either Mardi Himal Upper View Point or Mardi Himal Base Camp. Mardi Himal Upper View Point is situated at an altitude of 4,200 meters or 13,779 feet where as Mardi Himal Base Camp is at an elevation of 4,500 meters or 14,763 feet. If trekkers are not enervated by the hike to Mardi Himal Upper Viewpoint then they can Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp, and because there is no acclimatization on Mardi Himal Trek, trekking to Mardi Himal Base Camp can be a bit risky. However, the view from both vantage points is marvelous and ethereal. Beautiful silhouette of hill ridges to the south-west, the magnificent backdrop of majestic Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal, breathtaking view of Hiunchuli, Barah Shikhar, Annapurna Dakshin, and many other peaks of Annapurna range make both Upper View Point and Base Camp a major attraction.
Sceneries are unavoidable on these kinds of mountain treks, and Mardi Himal Trek is no exception. Right from the beginning trekkers will be served sceneries that transcend the ability of language to describe the natural beauty. Machhapuchhre will play hide and seek with trekkers, and the verdant green forest will incessantly appease trekkers. Trekkers will get amazing views of surrounding landscapes, a perspective reserved for adventure travelers. From vantage points found throughout the trail, trekkers can spot Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, Gangapurna, Annapurna South, Barahsikhar, and many other mountain peaks. The scenery and sightseeing opportunities that Mardi Himal Trek provide a major attraction points of the trek.
On the trek, you stay mostly at lodges which are teahouses and have accommodations with all the necessary comforts for a peaceful night’s rest after a day’s walking. It is here that you take both your supper/dinner and breakfast. Lunch is usually on the way. All of these teahouses serve food compatible with Western taste, but from the two it would be advisable to try out the local foods, they are not less nutritious but quite wholesome and organic. The accommodation has toilets and bathrooms in most of them, which are shared among the lodgers and customers of teahouses.
This 11-day Mardi Himal Trek comprises 7 total days of Hiking, the rest of the days in the itinerary are for sightseeing tours and vehicle transfers. Considering, what Mardi Himal Trek offers to explorers, Mardi Himal Trek is indubitably worth every penny you spend. On top of that Breakfree Adventures leaves no room to compromise on the service we provide and for that reason, Mardi Himal Trek is very auspiciously priced and worth the price.
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Breakfree Adventures, connoisseur of travel, trek, and tour planner for Holidays in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet, has been at the disposal of explorers, adventurers, and travelers alike. We have been providing the best tailor-made trekking and touring packages to our clients. Our team of industry-leading professionals leaves no room for compromise, and our packages curated by experts have been satisfying explorers for the last 15 years, in addition, we also make bespoke trekking and touring packages addressing the meticulous needs of our clients. From our inception, we have served thousands of travelers and trekkers and have successfully ossified our name in this competitive market. We at Breakfree Adventures are always striving to solve any issues that our invaluable clients might encounter and make their adventure, a lifetime memory.
With us, your Mardi Himal Trek is going to be filled with unerasable memories and awe-spiring moments, and all our hands are on the deck to make it possible. In addition to Mardi Himal Trek Breakfree Adventures also operates other easy and short treks such as Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Machhapuchhre Model Trek, Dhampus Sarangkot Trek, Nagarkot Trek etc.
Welcome to the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, the land of pure mysticism and spirituality. The capital, Kathmandu is also known as the “city of temples”, is in itself a historical and cultural chornicle which encapsulates civil evolution of people of the region.
Our representative will welcome you at the airport and chauffer you to the designated Hotel. For early arrivals, after getting fresh if interested you can explore around the city or else you can rest and relax to recover from jetlag. At evening you can go shopping for Trekking gears and other essentials at Thamel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Trekkers will get to Pokhara from Kathmandu today. The standard itinerary includes Bus drive that take trekkers from Kathmandu to Pokhara but you can also take a flight to Pokhara
The flight is about 25 to 30 minutes whereas overland drive is about 6 to 7 hours.
The flight to Pokhara will allow you to witness beautiful scenery of treacherous hilly geography of Nepal. On the northern side you will get beautiful scenery of mountain wall. The rivers and streams flowing below you will mesmerize and give you a chance to admire nature and its prowess.
Going overland it will take you roughly 6-7 hours, you will get to witness beautiful scenery of surrounding hilly topography and drive pass through roaring rivers of Trishuli and Marshyangdi, small villages, highway eateries etc.
Upon reaching Pokhara, you will be checked in at a hotel for the night. Pokhara is a stunning valley known for numerous lakes – like Phewa, Begnas etc and you can also catch glimpses of mountains like Annapurna (8,091m/26,545ft), Machapuchare (6,993m/22,942ft), Dhaulagiri (8,169m/26,801ft), Manaslu (8,156m/26,758ft), and Lamjung Himal (6,983ft/22,910ft). Pokhara is a traveller paradise with all the amenities imparting all comforts. We encourage you to explore Pokhara to experience exclusive cultures and visit various natural and cultural sights. You can roam around the lake side city of Pokhara and enjoy the vivid night life of this beautiful city as well or else you can rest at your hotel room and get ready for next day’s trek.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
After breakfast, you will be driven to Phedi from where Mardi Himal Trek begins. The hike for day is towards Pothana. Pothana is a checkpoint from where you can get beautiful scenic view of mountain ranges, and surround hilly landscapes. The hike to Pothana is of about 5 hours. Initially the trail leads to the top to reach Dhampus, traversing through local villages and communities, and ascending through stone paved pathways piercing forests.
After being on a trail, as gain elevation the mountain ranges beings to appear such as, Annapurna and Manaslu Ranges. A further short walk will reach the Hamlet of Pothana where you are stay at a lodge for the night.
Overnight at lodge at Pothana.
Today, the trek is to the forest camp which is somewhat upward through a forest all day long.
After breakfast, you will advance your steps along the trail. The walk today is somewhat difficult as you delve deep inside lush vegetation. Throughout the day you will witness different kind of fauna unique to the Annapurna region. En-route enjoy picturesque views of peaks like Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri which you will adulate for the rest of your life. If you are lucky, you can catch a glimpse of rare and exotic animals of this region like, leopards, deer, pheasant etc. we request trekkers to follow the instruction of our trekking guides and keep calm upon such encounter. Caution safely as you can encounter wild animals like leopards, deer etc. on the way.
After walking over 8km/5.6 miles through verdant forest for around 7 hours you will reach at Forest camp where you will be spending your night.
Overnight stay at a lodge in Forest Camp
The day hike today will take trekkers to Low Camp. The hike is mostly through lush forest stretching along the hill ridge.
The trail pierces dense rhododendron forest all the way to Low camp. The vegetation found while following the trail is mesmerizing. Following the trail, you will have to ascend steeply for a while and then a gradual climb. The mountain peaks standing like ardent obelisk will spy you all along the trek as you traverse through thick forest.
After reaching the low camp you will be rewarded with majestic view of Mount Machhapuchhre.
Overnight stay at a Lodge in Low Camp.
The day hike will take trekkers to High Camp. The hike is comparatively difficult than that of previous day.
You will be gaining elevation of around 600 meters; the climb is going to be steep but with proper breaks in between the walks you can easily get to the High camp. If you are lucky, you might also stumble upon the pheasants like; Himalayan Monal, a beautiful bird also known as Impeyan Monal, along with Dhanpe in Nepali. Continuously walking for about 4 hours you will reach High Camp.
Overnight stay for the night at a lodge at High Camp.
Trekkers will hike to Mardi Himal Upper View point today, which is an quite challenging hike considering the elevation trekkers will get in relatively short duartion.
In order to see magnificent sunrise from the Upper View Point of Mardi Himal Trek, we will start our day early in the morning. You will witness radiant yolky sun arising from horizon, and lighting up the valley, mountains and crevices between the hill ridges. You will have to cross over grasslands with ascends here and there. Reaching Upper View Point will provide you a panoramic view of Himalayan peaks all around. On western part you will observe Hiunchuli, Annapurna Massif, on the north you will see Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal and other surrounding peaks. The hike will be a bit strenuous as the trail is extremely steep at some sections, but with proper breaks anyone can get to the Upper View Point of Mardi Himal.
The trail further extends all the way to Mardi Himal Base Camp; however, this section is optional. If trekkers don’t feel like hiking to the Base camp this section can be omitted.
Afterward, we will return to High Camp.
Overnight stay at Lodge at High Camp.
The day hike today is mostly down hill, taking trekkers to the concluding point of Mardi Himal Trek.
We will retrace our steps descending to Lower Camp, then you will have to turn to another trail that takes you through stone paved steep stairway. The trail will take you to Siding village, despite the trail taking us to lower elevation the walk is quite arduous due to steepness of the trail. You will pass though oak tree forest, small water fountain and tea houses throughout the trail. Walking further down will reach Siding Village.
Overnight stay at a lodge at Siding Village.
After having breakfast trekkers will start descending down the same trail for some time getting trekkers the jeep station.
From jeep station we will take a jeep which will take us to Pokhara. The jeep will journey across, long and winding roads carved on the hill. The scenic route will take you through beautiful local village of Ghalel, and Lumle. The jeep will later descend and traverse along the banks of Madi Khola, and eventually to Pokhara.
You will have plenty of daytime remaining, which you can utilize to explore Pokhara or to rest at your hotel to enervate tiredness incurred after completing the adventurous trek.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Pokhara.
Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus or private vehicle tracing the same route back to Kathmandu and enjoying the sceneries along the way.
Our standard itinerary comprise Bus drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. But, you can also take flight and avoid unnecessary traffic jam that you might encounter while on the road for which you might have to pay additional.
At Kathmandu you will be checked-in at hotel. In the evening, we will host you for a farewell dinner at one of the authentic Nepali restaurants with the staff of the company.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Depending upon your flight time you will be dropped off at the International Airport three hours prior your departure for check in formalities.
Our representative will be there assisting you, bidding you farewell and wishing you a safe flight back home as you head back towards your homeland with unforgettable experience and tons of memories you made while exploring the untouched Himalayan gem.
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The itinerary mentioned and explained above is a standard itinerary. Depending upon your requirements and need we can tweak things here and there to either shorten or lengthen the duration of your Mardi Himal Trek. Please inquire us at: info@breakfreeadventures.com or call at +977-9851014557 for more information regarding Mardi Himal Trek.
We also operated private trips.
Our adventurous Mardi Himal Trek begins with a cool scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (the lakeside city). The following day, we drive you to Phedi where your trek begins in earnest. It is now on foot to Pothana via Dhampus. On the way, we begin to ascend, and all the ranges of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna creep into view, enlarging itself. Any fatigue is slowly evaporated by the sights, sounds, and majestic views. The night is spent in camps to trek the following morning to a higher elevated camp, that day. This is alleviated by the breathtaking views of the lush forest you are in and as if by magic, the mountain ranges breaking from their morning slumber.
We reach Upper View Point of Mardi Himal at an altitude of 4,200m/13,779ft which will reward for our arduous hike through steep and rocky trail with beautiful views of mountain vistas of surrounding ranges and geographical landscape of the whole region which resembles the veins on human body with its hilly ridges amalgamating to the flat lands below. We trot down to Siding Village and off to Pokhara. This package of 11 days has all the adventure, fun, and thrills that you might be looking for in an eco-trek. The Mardi Himal Trek is wrapped up with a drive back to Kathmandu. Created by the best and most experienced maestros of the trek and travel operators, our itinerary values your comfort, security, and exploration experience more than anything.
Mardi Himal Trek is a perfect trek that you can do with your friends and family. The trail is a beginner-friendly trail so, even if your friends or family members do not have previous trekking experience completing the Mardi Himal Trek is a feasible thing. Even Families, comprising children and senior citizens also can do this trek but there the itinerary might have to deviate from standard one, as the hiking pace will be slower thus requiring more time to complete. For a Group of friends who want to get close to mountains and witness its ethereal beauty, this is a perfect trek.
Mardi Himal Trek is an impeccable retreat from modernity to nature best enjoyed with your friends and family.
The Mardi Himal Trek is a moderately difficult trek done along the ridge of the Mardi Himal foothills. Some people also rate Mardi Himal Trek difficulty as an easy trek with not many difficult trails. But beginners may find the Mardi Himal trek difficult as moderate since the trek involves exhausting long walks and climbing uphill. The hiking generally through the forest is from 5-6 hours with periodic breaks to soak in the beautiful panoramic scenes of mountain vistas. The shortest walks are 4-5 hours from Low Camp to High Camp. The trek route pierces through dense verdant Rhododendron and oak forests on the marked path.
However, the toughest part of your trek is from High Camp to Upper View Point – the highest point during this trek, which goes through a cliff climb and rocky paths on the edge of the hill.
This trek is done in remote areas of the Himalayas and is a faraway mountain journey, the routes contain lengthy climbs, long walks through dense forests, and steeply descends through stone paved stairways.
To accomplish this trek, previous trekking experience is beneficial, however you do not need any technical experience or skill.
Trekkers who can hike at a reasonable tempo for 6 to 7 hours each day can complete this trek with ease. Some specific days might require longer walking hours. So, you ought to be fit as trekking at higher altitudes is highly demanding.
The more fit you are, the more you will enjoy the trekking. If you are in the right fit with good preparation and have a positive mindset, and self-confidence, you can accomplish the trek with no difficulties.
Participants with pre-existing medical conditions must tell us before booking the trek.
Choosing the best time of year with conditions favorable for your exploration can make or break the trekking adventure. The same applies to the Mardi Himal Trek. Mardi Himal whose height is 5,537m/18,330ft is rather dwarfed by Mt. Machapuchhre yet its beauty hasn’t ceased to allure adventurers and trekkers from all around the globe. The unique beauty of its landscape and geography makes it an attraction for exploration all around the globe. However, if you don’t choose the best time to explore this natural gem of the Himalayas then you might miss the beauty it exudes from the cracks and crevices of its region.
The best time to embark on the Mardi Himal Trek and why it is the best time is explained below;
Springtime is probably the best time to embark on this majestic trek on the Mardi Himal Trek trail. With pleasant temperatures, and good weather conditions. Spring receives a high number of adventurers and trekkers on this off-the-beaten-path trail. The blooming Rhododendron Forest blends the red of its flowers to the green of the forest making every frame of the forest look like a beautiful piece of art by nature. The animals and birds, in their pursuit of mates, roam all over the forests encapsulating the trail. You can get glimpses of these exotic and rare animals and birds.
From March to mid-May, you can embark and witness the ecstasy of nature and all of its offerings with majestic and ardent views of surrounding mountain vistas.
Autumn/Fall is the year that receives the greatest number of adventurers and trekkers on all the trekking trails in the Himalayas. Mardi Himal Trek trail is no exception. The end of mundane monsoon brings clear skies and mild temperatures which are the optimum conditions while traveling through these beautiful regions situated at the foothills of Mardi Himal. The skies are clear, and the plants shed their leaves and change the hue of the forest to a cinematic tangerine color. The charm of traversing the Annapurna region during this time of year is indescribable. As animals and birds wander through the forest to prepare for winter you can witness animals and birds doing their daily chores. The clear and open sky will not obstruct your view of the mighty mountain vistas surrounding the region.
Mid-September to November is the most favorable time of the year to do the Mardi Himal Trek. The natural, geographical, and cultural views and experiences without any doubt, will not fail to please you.
Embarking on Mardi Himal Trek during winter might slip off your radar, but it has its charm. Surely, the conditions might not be as favorable as it is during Autumn and Spring but the beauty of traveling through trails that pierce through snow-covered hills is a different sight. During winter, the temperatures during the night will go down below freezing point, and during daytime, it will be around 5-12 degrees centigrade. The sky will mostly be clear, and the view of mountain peaks will be as majestic as it could get. Since, during the entirety of the trip we won’t have to travel across the mountain pass, the chances of snow blocking the way is minuscule. Also, there will be less number of adventurers and trekkers on the trail during winter which can elevate your trekking experience during the Mardi Himal Trek.
December- February will have some unfavorable conditions while embarking on Mardi Himal Trek, but the experience of traveling through snowy hills and being mesmerized by a close-up view of the majestic mountains is something straight out of a fairy tale story.
Monsoon is not considered as an optimum time to embark on any trekking expeditions. Though some parts of the Mardi Himal Trek trail are stone-paved, the majority of trails in the lower elevation are through forest. During monsoon, the rail will make these trails slippery, and raindrops on the leaves of the trees will drench you with water unless you are wearing a good raincoat. The skies are mostly cloudy, and the chances of getting a mountain view are reduced significantly. The leech-infested forest can bring you a different set of troubles. This kind of inconvenience can compromise your trekking experience. Still despite these inconveniences, you can do Mardi Himal Trek, the trail is less populated during this time.
June-August might be the time when you should avoid trekking in the Mardi Himal Trek. Relentless downpours, leech infestation, and raindrops seeping through cracks and openings of your raincoat can make your trekking experience the one to remember.
The packing list depends upon the season you are trekking but it will be colder in the mountains around the year so packing warm clothing is suggested.
Many of the above-mentioned things can be purchased in Kathmandu and might be cheaper here than in your country.
Click here to learn more about the packing list for the Mardi Himal Trek.
Temperature varies from month to month during the Mardi Himal Trek which are;
The Mardi Himal trek is done in the high region inside the high Himalayas, so you need lots of nutritious meals. You may get plenty of nourishing food in trek regions, but you will not have as many alternatives as in cities like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
A number of the famous menu objects are –
The menu items in trek regions consist of – Asian, and Western delicacies, however as we pass up, the menu gets shorter and shorter.
We especially suggest you consume fresh vegetables and take liquids which include – green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea, and garlic soup (have to) at high altitudes.
Though plenty of non-veg objects can be available in the Annapurna region, we suggest you keep away from them for hygiene concerns, especially meat products. Furthermore, we also encourage you to avoid dairy items, cheese objects, alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items, and warm sweets.
Acclimatization while doing moderately challenging and strenuous treks like the Mardi Himal trek is very important. If you don’t allow your body to acclimatize itself to a low oxygen content atmosphere, avoiding acclimatization can cause altitude sickness even to experienced trekkers. Altitude gains of as many as 5,000 meters or 16,404 feet require critical attention.
But our itinerary is carefully planned which prevents our trekkers from getting altitude sickness. The trick is to walk slowly and steadily, drink enough water (Don’t let yourself dehydrate), avoid alcoholic drinks or meat products, and follow your trek guide’s advice. Don’t walk too fast thinking you are fit enough as it may result in getting AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) you are hiking at the world’s highest locations where the oxygen level is very low, so you will easily get tired and dehydrated resulting in chances of suffering with Altitude Sickness.
Altitude illness in high mountain journeys is a common trouble, however, it is preventable and wishes instantaneous remedy. However, if you are careless regarding symptoms of altitude sickness, it can get severe.
Mountain sickness often starts from an elevation of 3,500m. Our trekking leaders and guides are properly experienced and use oximeters to monitor your oxygen degree for early detection of altitude illness.
We organize private treks in addition to non-private treks/group join-in treks. Group discounts are based on your group size. The bigger your group is, the extra discount you will get.
We can organize any size of the group. Each group has a set of trek guides and an assistant guide for a group of more than eleven trekkers.
We’ve designed our itineraries so you don’t get altitude sickness with enough time for acclimatization and gradual ascents. As a precaution, we additionally suggest you drink lots of water. But, you need not worry about altitude illness, as our team looks after your health and suggests ways to take precautions. In case of extreme sickness, the best effective treatment is to descend immediately.
Each day will offer you a unique hiking revel that consists of- breathtaking views of surrounding mountains, hills, and landscapes, you will Pass through verdant and dense Rhododendron and Oak forests, you will get to socialize with likeminded adventurers, and explore rural villages where you spend the night. You cannot resist taking pictures of the beauty that surrounds you. During the trek, our qualified trek guide will share facts and information about the locations as you trek.
Our porters will bring most of your bags, however you may want to hold a small day bag pack for your valuables.
In the morning after breakfast, we start on that day’s walk around 7 to 8 AM, considering on the period and nature of the trek day. After trekking for three to 4 hours, we can have lunch for about an hour and after relaxation continue the journey.
The afternoon hike is normally shorter – about 3 hours depending upon the location. After you reach your overnight lodge/tea house, you will be served snacks at the lodges, and afterward, you are free to discover nearby locations.
We will be served dinner at around 6 PM to 7 PM. After dinner, you get time for pleasant conversations. The trek guide will brief you about the next-day plan. After the briefing, you may want to socialize with group members or strangers, play on-board games like Monopoly, and cards, or go to room for rest to be prepared for the next day’s trek.
The communication is done mostly through cell phones. The internet provided at the lodges may not perform well, because of the remoteness of the location.
Our office will communicate with all our precious clients via our trek leader at least once a day through, WhatsApp, Telephone, Messenger, etc. whatever way possible, to make certain that our clients are satisfied, in good health, secure, and enjoying their trek.
Depending on the network you use, you might get a few mobile signals on your way, however, there may not be good network reception at high altitudes. Generally, you may get a wi-fi connection on all lodges you’ll be staying at.
The trekkers are themselves liable for food in Kathmandu. You can without difficulty visit many pubs, and restaurants located in the Thamel area serving a wide range of foods from Nepali, Indian, and Asian to cuisine. If you wish then you can have your lunch or dinner at the same hotel you are staying in. In the evening, you can have your dinner at the restaurants of your choice at Thamel or order dinner in your hotel if you are too tired after the Kathmandu tour.
Further other expenses include paying for the visa for Nepal (USD30 per person), and a travel insurance policy purchase. During the trek, extra expenses for purchasing items such as alcoholic beverages, beers, snacks for the trek, hot and bloodless beverages, souvenirs, and many others might be incurred. We suggest our clients bring USD and change it to Nepali Rupees in Kathmandu at the many governments authorized money exchange counters located on almost every corner of Thamel.
Recharging your camera or your mobile phone is available at an additional cost in all lodges on the Mardi Himal trek Trail. For drinking water during the duration of the trek, you can either purchase packed mineral water on your way (which is priced way too much than in Kathmandu or other cities) or you can purchase tap water and later purify the tap water with water purifying tablets. These purifying tablets can be bought in Kathmandu.
The Mardi Himal trek is done at a location at a high altitude, so there is a chance of bad weather conditions, altitude sickness, and different unforeseen activities like landslides.
So, travel insurance is obligatory for the trek. All trekkers ought to offer a replica of their complete travel insurance coverage certificates to us earlier than beginning the Mardi Himal Trek. The policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation as helicopter rescue and evacuation costs at high altitudes.
We can propose coverage corporations primarily based on our client’s revel, however, we do not sell travel insurance.
All trekkers have to send their detailed insurance records to us after trek booking. In case of emergencies, we will use your insurance policy and detailed insurance records for a quick and effective rescue operation.
We prioritize the safety of our trekkers more than anything. Our skilled guides who are familiar with all the nooks and corners of the trail will accompany you, they are well equipped with skills that are needed to traverse through this strenuous trek and tackle any adversities that our trekking group might encounter. If there are any protection concerns, we can also customize your itinerary to ensure your satisfaction.
You’ll additionally have some free time to explore on your own once we accomplish the day’s trek. So, for the duration of that free time, you could discover for your very own.
But make sure, to not go far away from the guide. Besides our staff team, don’t give your belongings to hold. Also, don’t let strangers guide you through the trail, and don’t get separated from the group.
We strongly recommend you hold your vital documents and valuable gadgets with you competently. You may also need a neck wallet or a cash belt to ensure their safety. Hotels we use in cities have a deposit container with a lock, which is safer and easier to store your valuables.
Even though you may have a porter to carry your duffel bag, maintain your important documents with you and carry them yourself. At the same time as sharing rooms in guesthouses, keep your essential things closer to you and in a secure location.
Please make sure that the insurance organization covers the price incurred for mountain rescue at the best trek elevations along with medical costs.
All foreigners, besides Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. Visa is to be had on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, and you may increase your visa at the valuable immigration office. Click here to understand more about tourist visas in Nepal.
The visa application would require a passport legitimate for at least 6- months and a passport-length photograph. The present-day visa rate costs USD30 for 15 days, which you need to pay in cash (Please bring the exact change of USD30 per person) on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Citizens of China and the SAARC nations will acquire a loose visa.
A few countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan- may not get hold of an on-arrival visa. In case you are from those international locations, you should contact your local Nepalese embassy.
Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs)
(USD 1 = NPR/Rs 132) at present (Subject to change)
You can exchange foreign currencies via the nearest banks and valid money exchange counters in Thamel, and also you can alternate small quantities of cash in hotels.
The simplest one hundred and 2000 Indian Rupee notes are legal in Nepal. You may also withdraw cash (in Nepali Rupees only) from one of the many ATMs in Kathmandu and other major cities.
Several ATMs in Kathmandu are open around the clock. In case you are using a foreign card – the most withdrawn quantity is 35,000 Rupees for a 500 Rupees processing fee. If you use Credit Cards provided to you by your banking partner, for exchanging foreign currency, you might get charged a processing fee of approximately four percent or more. Credit cards (Mastercard, Visa & American Express) are accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants.
The chances of finding a bank along the trekking trail are near null, so we encourage you to exchange foreign currency or withdraw enough money in Kathmandu. With enough Nepali Rupees cash on your hand, you can easily pay for the services and goods almost everywhere.
Our motto is to relish the natural beauty, indulge ourselves with the adventure of geographical adversity, enjoy hiking at the highest locations in the world, and leave only footprints behind. We are a sustainable tourism and eco-friendly trekking company.
We work collectively with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Mission (KEEP) and organize eco-friendly treks that meet the expectancies of each vacationer as well as the communities residing in the trekking areas all over Nepal.
We are a government-legal, registered, and certified hiking and traveling operator in Nepal. We are also members of the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
Tipping is at your discretion and should be primarily based on provider first-rate. In the Nepali lifestyle, a tip is a familiar and venerated manner to say thanks (Dhanyabad) to a good provider.
Almost all of our guests offer tips on the last day of the trek. The tip amount is entirely a personal choice that may be more or less depending upon your perception of service quality, length of trip, accommodations used, food served, and appreciation of the guide and porters’ work.
Before booking the tour, we require 15 percent of the fee in advance as a deposit which can be sent via credit card payment (an extra 3.5 percent is applicable as a bank fee). You could send us vital files like passport copies, travel insurance copies, and arrival and departure flights to/from Kathmandu. The closing balance of your tour can be paid in cash or credit card whilst you arrive in Nepal.
It’s far best to book earlier, but if you are not able to accomplish that we have a unique provision for a last-minute booking. In case of last-minute booking, we ought to acquire 100% percent trip payment 24 hours earlier than the trek departs. We do our best to operate the Mardi Himal trek for you at any time. But, understand that there are probably delays due to events beyond our control.
Contact us at +977- 9851014557 (Bharat Sapkota) or e-mail us at info@breakfreeadventures.com
After completing the trek, you may join other extra adventure activities for one day or more. There are numerous stunning and adventurous places in Nepal. You may spend your extras days in Kathmandu through various approaches, which include, the Everest Mountain flight, Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, Everest Base Camp Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trekking, Chitwan Luxury Tour, Trishuli River Rafting before flying back home.
After finishing the trek, we will organize a farewell dinner in the evening a day before you leave Nepal in Kathmandu. The Farwell Dinner will be at a Nepali Authentic Restaurant with a Nepali Cultural Show showcasing Nepalese culture and traditions with dance, and singing by dancers wearing different dresses of communities living in Nepal. At some point during the dinner, we shall gift you with a printed certificate citing your trek achievement and other goodies. We’d pretty much admire it if you would give compliments, and feedback (good or bad both, we don’t mind) of the trek. This will help us improve our services for vacationers/trekkers coming to Nepal.
We suggest our customers add a few more days similarly to their trip duration so they do not omit their return flight. We propose our clients add 2 more days to keep away from any troubles with international flights.
The itinerary of the Mardi Himal trek is a proposed itinerary; please be advised that it is probably essential to modify it because of external factors beyond our approach – which include unstable climate, traffic jams on the highway in between Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu, unforeseen governmental decrees, path, and ecological situations.
Please note: The Mardi Himal trek package includes fixed departure dates from Kathmandu and may be fitted to accommodate your specific requests and schedule. Please look into our special departure dates for your trek. If the date does not fit you, then let us organize a private trek for you.
Our purpose is to give you the best trek experience of the Mardi Himal trek. However, because of the character of the trek, we are now and again compelled to make a slight change in the itinerary. It can be due to bad weather or other unexpected circumstances. The itinerary is well planned and glued; however, it additionally has some bendy areas. Therefore, we additionally count on our guests to be flexible for a few greater days in Nepal.
