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Short Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek-6 Days

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After morning hike to Mardi Himal viewpoint we were rewarded with view of Mount Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Fishtail.
After morning hike to Mardi Himal viewpoint we were rewarded with view of Mount Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Fishtail.
Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek-6 Days
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Mardi Himal Trek-6 Days
5based on 58 reviews
Price per personUS$795
US$995 x 1 pax
US$995

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A novel trail leading one to experience the virgin Mardi Himal had never been tread by any explorer.

Mardi Himal Base Camp the unexplored Himalayas in the Annapurna region of Nepal is one of the shortest treks into the Annapurna region of Nepal taking one to an altitude of 4500 meters above sea level. Unexplored and never stepped, Mount Mardi Himal is one of the popular virgin Himalayas of the Annapurna region.

Until very recently the trail was far away from trekkers, it was so due to its remoteness, wilderness, lack of proper trails, and also due to almost no accommodation facilities. It was some sort of unsettled area in the Annapurna region.

Now, the story has changed and the story is a myth for trekkers. Due to its easy accessibility, less time-consuming, and magnificent viewpoint to explore the wide ranges of Annapurna, the Mardi Base Camp trail is becoming popular among national as well as international trekkers.

With a well-maintained trekking trail, rest point, notice board, and sufficient tea houses and lodges Mardi Himal is no longer a remote, wilderness trekking destination.

Locals with the support of the government and the Tourism Board of Nepal have done sufficient enough to maintain the trail for the safety of trekkers. Now, trekkers missing in the Mardi Himal trail is a far cry myth that was once a reality.

Short Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is a pious and pristine journey into the base camp of Mardi Himal (4500M). This Mardi Himal trail has multiple diversions for trekkers; it can be extended to Annapurna Base Camp, the Ghorepani-Poonhill trek, and also to the Ghorepani-Ghandruk trekthrough Landruk.

With multiple possibilities, Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is an awesome trail through the meadows into the deep green forest, rich in vegetation, flora, and fauna.

Short Mardi Base Camp Trek will enable you to explore the massif views of Mt. Annapurna (8091M/26546Ft), Machhapuchre (6997M/22957Ft), Hiuchuli, Gangapurna, Mount Mardi (5587M/18330Ft) and many more.

This moderate Mardi Himal Short Trek can be one of the best choices for many trekkers who want to explore the Annapurna region of Nepal in a short period and also for those who would prefer to step at the altitude of 4500M which is the base camp of Mardi Himal for the magnificent 360° panoramic views of Himalayas.

Discover Altitude has numerous alternative trekking routes in the Annapurna region of Nepal. If you are interested in Mardi Himal Trek in a more relaxing way with your friends, and family members including children and senior citizens, your alternative option can be the Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek.

Short Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Difficulty Level

Hike to Base Camp of Mardi Himal is an easy-going short trek into the Himalayas of Nepal; taking you to the highest altitude of 4500 meters. Mardi Trek starts from Pokhara, also known as the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp. As Mardi Himal itself lies in the Annapurna Himalayan range, trekkers need to reach Pokhara for the entire journey to Mardi Himal. This can either be done by flight or by Bus/Car/Jeep to reach the starting poin, if you are in Kathmandu.

Mardi view point is a moderate trek that can be accomplished within 4 days from Pokhara but this will be a bit challenging and hectic for beginners. So, for thefirst time trekkers, adding a day or more will be a relaxing way to trek Mardi Base Camp.

If trekkers' fitness level is average, they can complete Mardi Himal Base Camp in a comfortable way within 5-6 days. To speak the truth, the Mardi Himal Trek's difficulty is determined by the number of days a trekker wants to complete the Mardi Himal Trek via Pokhara.

However, the trail is an easy going uphill. Trekking through the villages and forest, exploring the magnificent vista you will easily reach the Base Camp of Mardi Himal.

Mardi Himal Short Trekking Route

Mardi Himal Short Trek starts from Pokhara with a short drive leads us towards Kade or Phedi (starting point) which is just a 40-minute drive from Pokhara. Ascending uphill to the Australian camp, trekkers can enjoy their lunch with the majestic views of the Himalayas and the city far away. Further, passing through the forest you will reach Pothana, a small beautiful village with beautiful hotels and lodges.

Pothana is the entry point of Annapurna Conservation Area, so you need to verify your permit before heading towards Pitam Deurali.

Pitam Deurali is one of the popular overnight camps for trekkers, you pass by Pitam Deurali further towards Forest Camp and Low Camp through alpine, oak, and rhododendron forest for overnight stay.

The very next day you will be hiking all the way uphill but with splendid views of the Himalayas, farmland, valleys, etc towards high camp. High Camp is the last overnight camp for the entire Mardi Himal Trek.

From High Camp, trekkers start their early journey for the sunrise view of the Mardi Himal Base Camp. The top viewpoint of the Mardi Base Camp provides a glimpse of 360° panoramic views of the wide range of snow-covered Himalayas.

Descend towards High Camp for your breakfast and hike towards Siding Village for an overnight stay. Siding village is a popular Gurung settlement area around Mardi Trek with a diverse rural cultural lifestyle and the very next day, hike towards Pokhara or take a jeep to Pokhara for your overnight stay.

Thus, the Mardi Himal Base Camp Excursion Short Route can either be from Phedi or Kade and can be ended on either way. However, if you want to extend your trek towards other areas of the Annapurna Region, you can descend towards Landruk or Ghandruk.

The trekking route mentioned above to the Mardi Himal Base Camp is an easy trail but the overnight camp may vary from trekking package to package. To arrange the Mardi Himal Trekking route packages, please feel free to contact Discover Altitude.

Mardi Base Camp Trek Package

There are numerous Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Packages and further can be customized or Tailor-made depending upon numerous factors, such as; group size, age, physical fitness level, a restricted time frame for travelers, budget, trek starting point, etc

To accomplish Base Camp Mardi Himal, first trekkers need to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu because Pokhara lacks an international airport. If trekkers want to accomplish the entire Mardi Himal Trek in a short period then it will take 4 days which is a minimum. 

This will start from Pokhara and end in Pokhara, and further if trekkers want to accomplish the same Mardi Himal Trek in a more relaxing and exploring way it takes 6 days via Pokhara.

However, one best point for the Short Mardi Himal Trek is you can extend the trail towards other areas of the Annapurna Region. This includes Ghorepani-Poon Hill or Annaprua Base Camp.  

We recommend trekkers go through two very popular Mardi Himal Trekking Packages available with Discover Altitude, this can further be customized according to travelers' interests. Mardi Himal Trek 6 Days and Mardi Himal Base Camp

Cost for the Short Mardi Himal Trek

Short Mardi Himal Trek which is also a short hike into the base of Mardi Himal is one of the popular off-the-beaten trails in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Trekking into the Mardi Himal Base Camp mainly starts from Pokhara with three separate permit requirements, which are the TIMS Permit, Local VDC Permits and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.

Including all this, Short Mardi Trek can be completed with a limited budget of 400 USD with all the permits, accommodations, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and also a trekking guide.

However, the average range of budget may vary according to the starting point of the trek which can be either Pokhara or Kathmandu, and also the number of days for the trek, for further confirmation please feel free to contact Discover Altitude.

Advantage of Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek is an easy and exotic destination for any trekkers, as the trail is newly opened, so fewer trekkers are familiar with the trail and dare to trek. Despite all this, Mardi Himal is an adventurous trekking destination, it is filled with majestic diversity of flora and fauna along with diverse communities and cultures.

The trail to Mardi Himal starts taking you through a dense forest of pine, oak, and rhododendrons, with wildlife like Langur, Leopard, deer, etc. trekking through solitude trail into the wild, passing by villages and the lifestyle of people will be a fascinating advantage. Moreover, as the trail is new to the world, trekkers can enjoy homestay facilities in a local ethnic village.

Further, extending towards the north with less vegetation, trekkers can enjoy the pious view of the Himalayas, village, landscape, forest, and city far away.

This Mardi Himal Trek will take you to the highest altitude of 4500 meters making a 360° panoramic viewpoint of the entire Annapurna Himalayan ranges. Moreover, during the winter trekkers can enjoy snowfall covering the trail.

Thus, we can say Mardi Base Camp Trek is full of adventure and culture is a short spane of time.

Permits Required for Mardi Himal Short Hiking

Trekking in any part of Nepal is an easy task but the important thing required is a permit or a couple of permits depending upon the region trekkers prefer to trek. One common permit that is applicable in all the trekking regions of Nepal is the TIMS Permit, which is applicable everywhere you trek but other permits may be applied depending upon the region and also the areas.

This may vary accordingly, normally all the regions with the Himalayas are the conserved areas in Nepal with different names according to the highest mountains of that particular region.

Thus, Short Mardi Himal Treks falls upon Annapurna Conservation Areas, this makes trekkers to take a permit of Annapurna Conservation Areas mainly known as ACAP Permit along with a TIMS Permit which is mandatory for all trekkers and a Local VDC Permit.

TIMS Permit costs Rs. 2000 (USD 20). On the other hand, ACAP permits cost Rs. 3000 (USD 30) and Local VDC Permits Cost Rs. 500 (USD 5). These permits are applicable for all the Annapurna region of Nepal but for single entry only. So, with the same permit you can extend your trek to the other areas of the Annapruna Region.

Highlights

  • A peaceful journey into the lap of Mardi Himal with a wide range of Annapurna massif
  • Less time consuming and adventurous trek
  • Trek through the deep green forest into the Himalayas
  • Experience the living rural life of Nepal
  • Stunning flight to Pokhara with majestic views of the Himalayas
  • Explore Pokhara the ‘city of lakes’

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Itinerary

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Day 1:Arrival in Kathamandu
  • Accommodation Star-Category Hotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Time30-Minute Drive
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

Upon your arrival representative from Discover Altitude will escort you all the way from Kathmandu International Airport to a star-category hotel in Thamel.

The afternoon will be a presentation session with your trekking staff including your trekking guide and the entire team with brief summary of the Short Mardi Himal Trek.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 2:Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara(850m) and trek to Pitam Deurali
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6-7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2100m/6890ft

Today our real trek begins after landing in Pokhara, we will take an hour drive to Kade, the starting point of Mardi Trek. Climbing steady uphill we will be in the Australian camp and further towards Pothana for our lunch stop.

Trekking through the deep forest, with magnificent views of Himalayas, we hike till Pitam Deurali for our overnight stay.

Overnight in Pitam Deurali

Day 3:Trek to High camp
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6-7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3580m/11745ft

After our early breakfast, we hike towards High Camp. This will be a bit challenging hike as we will be ascending uphill towards the Himalayas. Moreover, the trails are smooth going with the views of the surrounding villages, farmland, rivers, and the Himalayas.

Overnight in High Camp

Day 4:Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp and trek to Siding
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6-7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude827m/2713ft

This will be our early day, as we need to hike to the Mardi Himal Base Camp to the magnificent view of sunrise over the high Himalayas making it golden snow-covered views of the Himalayas all around.

Mardi Himal Base Camp is a viewpoint mainly covered with thick layers of snow to experience the snow-covered Himalayas; it is a 360° panoramic views for a wide range of Annapurna Himalayan range and deep beneath the Annapurna Base Camp.

We descend towards High camp for our breakfast and hike towards Siding, through the diverse trail.

Overnight in Siding

Day 5:Hike to Lumle and drive to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Farewell Dinner
  • Time5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

Today we will take a short hike from Siding towards Lumle, the trail will be smooth going through the local village of Gurung settlement until Lumle. Further, we take a local jeep drive to reach Pokhara.

(Here we will have the option whether to spend overnight in Pokhara or fly to Kathmandu late afternoon)

The evening will be a complementary cultural dinner program in one of the typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program.

Overnight in Kathmandu/Pokhara

Day 6:Final Departure
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

This will be our last day in Nepal, a representative from Discover Altitude will escort you all the way from your hotel to the International Airport according to your schedule time for your international flight.

We hope your stay in Nepal was a thrilling experience. Wish you a safe and happy journey back home.

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Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop service 
  • Domestic airfare from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • All ground transportation during the trek
  • Pokhara to Kimche and Siwai to Pokhara by Jeep/ Bus
  • All Meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) and accommodation during the trek
  • ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) and TIMS (Trekker’s Management System) required permit card
  • A highly experienced government licenses holder English speaking mountain guide and a porter, the porter will be in the ratio of 2:1 ( 2 trekkers is to 1 porter)
  • Salary, accommodation, meals, insurance, equipment, transportation cost, etc for guide and porter
  • First Aids Kit for the entire team
  • Duffel Bag
  • Fingertip Oximeter to check the oxygen level of the trekkers frequently
  • Discover Altitude T-Shirt
  • Seasonal fresh fruits
  • Trip achivement certificate
  • All government taxes and office charge

Excluded

  • International Airfare and visa fees (can be obtained upon arrival at the immigration of the Tribhuwan International Airport)
  • Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Personal expenses during the trek also include WiFi, a hot shower in the hotel, purified drinking water, alcoholic drinks, etc
  • Your travel insurance
  • Your personal trekking gears
  • Tips and gratitude (a way of expressing thankfulness) to your guide and porter
  • And those not mentioned in the included section

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5based on 58 reviews

Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

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Alden S, United States

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Eva B, Hungary

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

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Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

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Hito, Japan

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

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Jackie Z, United States

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

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Stephanie S, United States

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

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James T, United States

Great Service from begining to end!

We reached out to a number of treking companies, quite last minute when the opportunity came up to go to Nepal. We got a lot of responses but in the end, Discover Altitude had exactly what we were looking for and very helpful along the way. When we arrived in Kathmandu we met at their office and they went into detail about what we could expect and answered all our weird questions!!(first timers!)
We were picked up by an excellent driver, met our guide ahead of time( that was the only confusion was if we were getting a guide/ a guide/porter or a guide and porter, it all worked out very well despite zero training on our part. On the last day we hiked up out of Namche,to the helicopter that took us over base camp with a short landing on Kala Patthar before returning back to Lukla and then Kathmandu where Discover Altitude picked us up and generally looked after us from start to finish including a couple of day tours around Kathmandu. It was spectacular , Santosh and Kumar were very caring and you could tell how proud they were of their company and employees.

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dallasbc, Canada

FAQs

Q1. How much does the trek cost, and what’s not included?

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Program includes almost everything. However, the cost doesn’t include your Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and bottle mineral water in the mountains.

Q2. How long is Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is one of the short treks in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is a lovely trek to the base of Mardi Himal, which is also an off-the-beaten trail because fewer trekkers are familiar with the trail route.

Mardi Himal Trek is a challenging 4-day trek from Pokhara to Pokhara but can be extended to make it easy going for 5-6 days.

Q3. How difficult is Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is a short trek just close to Pokhara in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Its difficulty is mainly determined by the number of trekking days, if the trek is done within 4 days it is a challenging trek but if the Mardi Himal Trek is extended into 5-6 days it is easy-going trek with the massif views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range.

Q4. What is the height of Mardi Himal Base Camp?

Mardi Himal being a short trek in Nepal is one of the best trekking trails. It is an easy-going trail from the altitude of 850 meters to the base of Mardi Himal which is 4500 meters.

Q5. What is the best time to visit Mardi Himal Base Camp?

Mardi Himal Trek can be done throughout the year due to its easy-going trail but the best time of the year to visit Mardi Himal Base Camp is January February, March, April, September, October, November, and December. Moreover, the month May is regarded as pre-monsoon and June and July as Monsoon with heavy rainfall, and August as Post-Monsoon with less rainfall.

During the month of Pre and Post monsoon trails gets wet with mosses and grass growing everywhere and also the views of the surrounding Himalayas are not worth viewing.

Q6. Where is Mardi Himal located?

Mardi Himal is one of the mountains of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas, it is one of the short treks as well. Mardi Himal is located in the Kaski District of Nepal; the trekking trail into Mardi Himal Base Camp can be started from Pokhara city which is just a 200 km distance from the capital city of Nepal which is Kathmandu.

Q7. In which district of Nepal does Mardi Himal lies?

Mardi Himal lies in the Kaski district of Nepal, making it's official headquarter Pokhara and the trek to Mardi Himal starts from Pokhara which is just 200 km from the main city of Kathmandu.

Q8. How to do Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek starts from Pokhara, for any travelers, they need to drive or take a domestic flight from the Kathmandu international airport to reach Pokhara.

Further trekkers need to drive some 40 minutes to reach Kade or Phedi to make their starting point to trek Mardi Himal.

Trip Facts

  • Duration6 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty LevelModerate
  • Max Altitude4500m/14764ft

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