Trek Highlights Short and adventurous walks at the foot of Mardi and towering Machhapuchare Himal

Walking from low warm areas to cool alpine hills and ridges with outstanding views

Enchanting woodland covered in rhododendron-magnolia trees with magnificent scenery

Exploring traditional Gurung farm villages of great interest and culture on walks

Mind blowing panorama of mountains within beautiful and scenic Mardi Himal high ridges Trip Overview: Mountain Magic Treks offers Mardi Himal Trek 9 days from Kathmandu to Mardi Himal Trek and back to Kathmandu all-inclusive packages with Pick up and drop services upon your arrival and departure. The flight also inclusive from Kathmandu to Pokhara at the beginning of your trek. This is an ideal choice for short adventure in the Annapurna region to explore marvelous views and wildlife animals, flora and fauna, popular birds like pheasant, mountain snow duck, and many other things are the attraction of the Mardi Himal trekking. Mardi Himal Trek is a 9 days duration and an ideal walk for all types of people from children to elderly like around 9 years old kid and 70 years, where you will be trekking on the foothills of Mardi Himal trek in Annapurna Himalayan range to reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. The Mardi Himal Base Camp is located beneath majestic Machhapuchare Himal, popularly known as Fish Tail due to its unique twin shape on its summit top. An exciting adventure on the hidden trail of Annapurna and away from mainstream trekking trails, where you often encounter less trekker than other popular routes around the Annapurna region, this is why Mardi Himal Trekking is getting much attention and slowly getting popular among interested travelers. Mardi Himal Trek leads you from the outskirt of scenic Pokhara valley towards high green hills with many farmlands and villages inhabited by the Gurung tribe of people interwoven with Buddhism religion and ancient culture. On leaving past villages into the pure wilderness on the high hidden trails to Mardi Himal Base Camp. We reach the highest point of our journey above 4,500 m high enjoying with sweeping panorama views of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu Himalayan range. If are you looking for Short Mardi Himal Trek click this link to get a farther information. Enjoying its quaint surrounding with fresh mountain air, our Mardi Himal Trek completes as we head back to Pokhara and at the end do we provide the tourist bus back to Kathmandu after your wonderful and enjoyable trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp. Outline Itinerary Day 01: Fly to Pokhara 950 m (30 mins flight) and drive to Kande 1 hour from Pokhara and 3 hrs walk to Pothana 1,900m. Day 02: Trek to Kokar Forest camp 2,520 m via Deurali village 2,100 m - 05 hrs. Day 03: Trek to Low Camp 2,970 m - 05 hrs. Day 04: Trek to High Camp 3,700 m - 05 hrs. Day 05: Free day at High Camp for hike to Mardi Himal base camp at 4,500 m. Day 06: Trek to Low Camp- 06 hrs. Day 07: Trek to Siding village 1,750m - 06 hrs. Day 08: Trek to Mardipul and drive back to Pokhara with afternoon free. Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by tourist bus

Day 01: Fly to Pokhara early morning and short drive to Kande 1,770 m and begin trek to Potana village 1,900 m - 04 hrs. Starting this wonderful adventure to Mardi Himal Trekking with a 25 minuet outskirt of Pokhara to Kande, and then a steep climb into farm areas with terrace field, offering great views of snow peaks and valley below entering a patch of cool forest with last climb to reach at the ridge top at Thulo Kharka also known as Australian Camp with fantastic views of Annapurna and Manaslu range of mountains.

From this lovely spot walk downhill into cool shade of forest to Pothana offering super panorama of Annapurna Himalaya and Manaslu range including majestic Mt. Machhapuchare “Fish Tail” and small peak of Mardi Himal towards North West. Day 02: Trek to Kokar Forest camp 2,520m via Deurali 2,100m - 04 hrs. After an overnight at Potana with fabulous views, walk begins on the main trekking trail reaching at Pitam Deurali with super views of landscapes and snow-clad peaks. After Deurali heading north along the ridgeline into serene forested area with cool temperature with panorama of Annapurna I and South with Huinchuli to the east Annapurna IV -II and Lamjung Himal and then reaching our overnight stop in the middle of forest where few lodges are located for trekkers. Day 03: Trek to Forest camp to Low Camp 2,970 m - 04 hrs. From this forest area, walk leads higher on uphill path with steep climb to reach a pasture land for overnight stop on route Mardi base camp with fantastic views of surrounding landscapes and mountains at close range. Day 04: Trek to High camp 3, 700 m - 05 hrs. This wonderful area offering grand vista of beautiful landscapes and snow-clad peaks in perfect tranquility heading higher to reach at High Camp as the air gets thinner and cooler with steep climb to reach at High Camp where tree lines fades to short rhododendron and juniper bushes. Here at High Camp with a lonely lodge for overnight accommodation with basic facilities commanding super views of Annapurna Himalaya. Day 05: Explore beyond High Camp to Mardi West Base Camp 4,500m. Here with another night stop to explore beyond High Camp with day hike to Mardi Himal higher ridge reaching the highest point of this trek at 4,500 meters. Walk leads to a steep climb along a ridgeline to reach a hidden plateau at the base of Mardi Himal South Face with towering Mt. Machhapuchare; this area known as 'Other Sanctuary' named by early pioneer Jimmy Roberts, when he first explored this area in early 1970's. After enjoying the views of super mountain panorama return back on same route to our overnight stop. Day 06: Trek to Low Camp- 06 hrs. Enjoying the lovely panorama and its pristine wilderness walk leads back at Low Camp after a grand time on High and Mardi Western Base Camp. Day 07: Trek to Siding village 1,750m | 5,740ft - 06 hrs. After a great time around Mardi Himal with scenic views walking and back into forest of rhododendron and pines trees, to retrace journey on the same trail to Jungle Camp and beyond descending to Sidang village for overnight stop before ending this lovely trek next day. Day 08: Trek and drive to Mardi Pul and then to Pokhara - 05 hrs. Morning catch the fantastic views of snow clad peaks, our last day walk leads to a short distance of few hours to Mardi Pul with views of mountains, on reaching at the road head on the outskirt of Pokhara, where our walk ends taking a short drive back to picturesque Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake for last overnight stop around Annapurna region. Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Early morning transfer to bus or other smaller vehicle for scenic and exciting drive to Kathmandu as the morning ride leads towards farm villages and towns and driving along the Marysangdi and Trisuli River toward Mugling Bazaar, and then after an interesting 5-6 hours journey reaching at hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city life.

(By Air options of 30 minutes of scenic flight to Kathmandu)

Cost Inclusive All airport transportation

All Necessary Paper work and Permit (Annapurna Conservation permit and TIMS)

Full meals of your choice (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek

Supplementary snacks (cookies and energy bar)

Seasonal Fresh fruit every day after dinner

All mountain accommodation (Soft, comfortable, twin room with sharing toilet)

Trekking equipment such as Down jacket,sleeping bag and duffel bag

An experienced English- Speaking Gov. registered Guide and local Sherpa porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

Guide,Porter Salary Insurance, equipment, food and lodging

Private transport Pokhara - Kande / Phedi (trail ahead) to Pokhara

A comprehensive medical kit

1 Night hotel in Pokhara

Kathmandu-Pokhara by flight

Pokhara -Kathmandu by tourist bus

Mardi Himal Trekking route Map Cost Exclusive City intrans fees

Tour Guide

Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu and pokhara

Boiled water

Hot Shower

Wi-fi

Electronic device re-charge

Bottle drinks

Personal expenses

Travel Insurance and evacuation insurance

Tip

Trekking Equipment List: If it’s too much to carry from your home country some of the necessary equipment can be hired or bought in Kathmandu around Thamel as well.Most of the equipment is general and standard lists for all seasons while on trek, but may differ as per the season and duration of trekking and areas of your chosen trip.Sun hat or scarf For head: Light balaclava or warm fleece head gear. Sun glasses and snow goggles with UV protection. For Lower Body: Under Garments Hiking shorts Lightweight cotton long pants Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants For Feets: Thin, lightweight inner socks Thick, warm wool hiking socks Hiking boots with spare laces Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base cam For Upper Body: T-shirts Light and expedition weight thermal tops Fleece jacket or pullover Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket Down vest and/or jacket For Hands: Lightweight gloves Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal) Other Accessories: Sleeping bag rated to zero DC * (4 seasons down sleeping bags) Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries Trekking Bags/Duffel bag * Basic First Aid Kit Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside your kit / duffel bag. Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches / 10-15 liters / kgs capacity) Trekking Poles (optional) Water bottle (2) or cameo bag Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc) Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring) as optional. Toiletries: 1 medium sized quick drying towel Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable) Multipurpose soaps (preferably biodegradable) Deodorants Nail clippers Face and body moisturizer Feminine hygiene products Small mirror On Personal Hygiene: Wet wipes (baby wipes) Tissue /toilet roll Anti-bacterial hands wash Extra Luxuries as optional: Binoculars Reading book Trail Map/Guide book Journal & Pen: Walkman Pen and small notebooks Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, and scrabble.



Nepal Visa: If you are wondering about how to obtain Nepal visa, then the easiest way to obtain it is at the Tribhuwan International Airport upon your arrival in Nepal or else at the immigration entry point if you are entering through the border of India or Tibet. Note:There are few countries namely Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Cameroon, Swaziland, Iraq, Ethiopia, Liberia, Palestine, etc. People from these countries do not get visa from the immigration entry points of Nepal.) What do you need to obtain Nepal visa? Download Nepal Visa form: Nepal Entry Application Download PDF Click the link for application form for visa:

If you are thinking of taking visa at the airport or immigration entry point, following are your requirements: A valid passport (The passport should have validity of at least six months) You should fill the application form for visa available at airport or immigration entry points. Two passport size photos

Visa fees which should be paid in cash. Entry Points to Nepal Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu Eastern Nepal – Kakarvitta, Jhapa Central Nepal – Birjung, Parsa Northern Border – Kodari, Sindhupalchowk Western – Rupandehi (Belhiya, Bhairahawa) Mid-western – Banke (Jamuna, Nepalgunj) Far western Visa Fees: USD 25 or equivalent convertible currency for 15 days. USD 40 or equivalent convertible currency for 30 days. USD 100 or equivalent convertible currency for 90 days. For the tourist of SAARC nationals, free visa up to 30 days. Visa is not required for Indian nationals. However, if they enter Nepal via air, they will have to show a valid identification certificate (passport/ citizenship certificate). The children under the age of 10 do not need to show identification certificate. Visa Extension: If you want to extend visa for 15 days or less, visa extension charge is USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency If you want to extend the visa for more than 15 days, USD 2 will be charged per day after 15 days. However, the visa can be extended maximum up to 150 days in a visa year (Visa year refers to year starting January to December.) Transit Visa: When a foreigner has to get down at Nepalese airport as a result of his/her transit point or due to any force landing for whatever the reason, the foreigner can obtain transit visa for a day after paying USD 5 or any other currency equivalent. Other General Information: Entering in to Nepal or staying in Nepal without a valid visa is illegal. Tourist visa can be obtained either through the Nepalese embassy or consulate or other mission offices in your nation or at the immigration entry points in Nepal listed above. Visa once issued cannot be amended and the visa fees are non-refundable. You should pay the Nepal visa fees in cash. Credit card or cheque are not acceptable. Visa charges are not applicable for children under 10 years of age, however, they must obtain a valid visa. If you are obtaining a new passport or travel document, you are advised to contact the Immigration Department for the document transfer. Always carry your passport and trekking permit while on trekking. Some of the areas are restricted for filming. Therefore, be careful not to do the activities that are strictly prohibited. The culture, tradition and sentiments of Nepalese people should be respected. Do not perform any activities that would hurt their sentiments. Do not perform any activities that would lead to moral turpitude. Travel Insurance: A travel-insurance policy that covers theft, loss and medical problem is best for traveling in Nepal. There are a wide variety of policies available, so check the small print carefully. Make sure are covered for adventure activities and high altitude. Since you reach above 3500 meters on quite a few treks in Nepal, it is best to choose a policy that covers medical and emergency repatriation, including helicopter evacuation for trekkers and general medical evacuation. Also understand that must medical treatment and facilities/hospitals must be paid for at the point of delivery of the patient. So it’s wise to choose a policy that pays doctors or hospitals directly rather than you having to pay on the spot and claim later. Best time to visit Nepal: Spring (March, April, May) and autumn (Sep, Oct, Nov) are the best time of the year to visit Nepal. During this time, the weather is pleasant with efficient sunlight and warmth. The sky is clear which means that you can truly enjoy the remarkable Nepalese landscape complete with the Himalayan vista.

During the monsoon (June, Aug) although there will be no problem for trekking, the issue could be of less visibility and rain. But for a keen botanist, monsoon is a blessing as the higher valleys, mountains and meadows blossom with flowers and abundant vegetation. You can trek in winter ( Dec, Jan, Feb) as well especially in the hilly regions but as you reach higher elevations it is much more colder with snow- fall. If you don’t necessary enjoy crowds, trekking during the monsoon or winter or choosing more solitary trekking destination could be your options. Note that due to global warming there has been a change in the regular climate worldwide and Nepal is no exception. Please be open to unpredictable weather conditions as well Meals on Trekking: Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Magic Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route. Accommodation on Trekking: A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.

Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.