Mardi Himal Trekking

The journey

Overview

1. day1Arrival in Kathmandu

   The flight into the Himalayas offers breathtaking views of the major peaks Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Mt. Ganesh (7,422 m), Mt. Purbi Chhyachu (6,637 m), Mt. Langtang (7,227 m), etc. (weather permitting), taking you directly into the Himalayan capital of Kathmandu. After immigration formality on arrival, as you exit the airport terminal you will be greeted and welcome by a Sampurna Adventure personal & transferred to your hotel, Spend the rest of the day at leisure for personal activities following your program briefing or you may familiarize with the narrow lively, and endless streets around Thamel town (Touristic center), where you will find all kinds of good restaurants, ATMs and exchange money, full of typical Nepali handicrafts, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear stores.

2. day2Flight: Kathmandu – Pokhara (827m): trekking to Pitam Deurali

   Breakfast, in the morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport and we take a 30 Min, flights to Pokhara, Pokhara is a beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, known for its panoramic views of the Annapurna Range with three out of the ten highest mountains in the world — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and Manaslu are within approximately 15 – 35 miles of the valley.

   Due to its proximity to the Annapurna Mountain range in the Himalayas, the city is the gateway to famous Mustang trekking, Mount Annapurna Circuit trail, and Jomsom – Muktinath, On arrival we take 1 ½ hour drive to the trek starting point at Phedi and we start our trek towards Deurali, we will pass through picturesque villages with terraced fields and forests before reaching Dhampus. We continue our way to Deurali, which is a small village beautifully situated on a ridge with good views of southern Annapurna, Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre.

3. day3Trek: Deurali – Kokar: (Forest Camp)

   We continue to drive through lush forest dotted with red rhododendrons which are a common sight in the Nepalese mountains and no wonder they are the national flower of Nepal. The route to Kokar (Forest Camp) is very quiet. We will be able to rest and explore the town that is known locally as Kokar.

4. day4Trek: Kokar – Low Camp / Badal Danda

   We continue walking through dense forests admiring the rich biodiversity of Nepal and reaching the lower camp. From here we have the fantastic view of Mount Machhapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) and the fascinating valley. This afternoon we will be able to know the local life of the town.

5. day5Trek: Low Camp – High Camp

   We walk uphill along a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. The tree lines start to thin out and the area consists mostly of isolated rhododendron bushes along the path. It is common to see the Daphne pheasant (Nepal's national bird) on our way to the high camp at the final destination of the day which offers breathtaking mountain views.

6. day6Trek: High Camp – View Point (4250m) – Low Camp:

   Today we continue the last destination to the View Point, the route is steep and narrow with the ascent and descent passing through high pastures land and we walk along a narrow trail to reach the View Point. From View Point we will have the amazing view of the Annapurna I mountain range (8091m), Annapurna South (7219M), the Mardi Himal (5587M), Hiunchuli (6441M), Baraha Shikhar (Mount Fang) (7647M), Tent Peak (5695M), Singha Chuli (6501M), Machhapuchhre (6993M) etc. Later we return to Low Camp for overnight.

7. day7Trek: Low Camp – Sidhing (1700m) – Pokhara

   We return by a different route to another Sidhing village. This different route allows us to enjoy more and more exciting. Sidhing village offers a peaceful stay as it is tucked away off this busy route.

   we continue down towards Lumre passing through the towns of Kalimati and Ghalel, we will arrive at Lumre where we will take a local vehicle to return to Pokhara.

   In the afternoon, visit the famous “David fall”, a beautiful waterfall, it marks the point where a stream from Phewa Lake vanishes underground through a narrow gorge into a mysterious hole in the ground, the Gupteswor Shiva Cave, one of the longest caves in Nepal and Tibetan refugee camp, take a boat ride in Phewa Lake and reach the temple of Tal Barahi temple in the island, later simply walk around the main tourist hub near Fewa Lake side, overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

   In the afternoon, enjoy the serenity of Pokhara or simply choose some optional tour of paragliding, Zip flyer etc.

8. day8In Pokhara

   Visit to Sarangkot to enjoy a spectacular sunrise (weather permitting). “At an altitude of 1,600 meters and only 5 km away, although it takes about 40 minutes from the lakeside of Pokhara, this hill lies to the north of Pokhara with views over the valley and Lake Fewa. It also offers an impressive panoramic view of some of the highest mountains on earth, such as the massive Annapurnas, soaring to dizzying heights of over 8,000 meters, and the range of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Manaslu, etc. Clear and unobstructed views are almost always possible.”

   Later visit the Vindhyabasini Temple, the K. I. Singh Bridge, and the Seti Gorge, a mysterious marvel carved by the glacier of Fishtail Peak. We will also see David’s Falls, whose water originates from Lake Phewa, famous for plunging through a narrow gorge before disappearing into a mysterious hole in the ground; the Gupteswor Cave; and the Tashi Ling Tibetan refugee settlement, established in 1959.

   We will take a peaceful boat ride on Lake Fewa to the island temple dedicated to the goddess Tal Barahi, to admire the natural beauty surrounding the city. Afterwards, you can stroll along the lakeside, known for its local market, handicrafts, restaurants, and bars for your enjoyment.

9. day9Flight: Pokhara – Kathmandu:

   Breakfast, In the morning transfer to Pokhara airport and we take a 25 min, flight to Kathmandu, Later, we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history, visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residence, Kasthamandap, Mahadev & Parvati Temple, Kumari palace sacred for Buddhists and Hindus and bazaars.

   In the afternoon, visit Patan Durbar Square, the old Newar City with the Golden Gate, the Temple of Taleju, Golden Temple and surrounding beautiful monument, In the evening, a Nepali farewell dinner, we rejoice and express our gratitude to our Sherpa team who accompanied us to make our great Mardi Himal Trek successful!!

10. day10Final departure: Kathmandu to the city of origin

    Breakfast, In the morning free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, full of typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry, clothing and trekking gear store, later at the arranged time, transfer to the airport for final departure. We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. End of Service.

The small print

What’s included