Mardi Himal Trek: Thirteen Days

Meet our representative on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel in the city. You are free for the rest of the day after checking in. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Leave your hotel after breakfast for a full-day, guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life in the city and an area filled with old temples of historical significance.

Some of the sights worth seeing are Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap and Kumari Ghar, the last of which is home to the living goddess Kumari. Afterwards, visit Swayambhunath, the famous stupa perched on top of a hill in the west of the city that is said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world.

Proceed to the Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits on the banks of the Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter into the temple premises, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River.

Your last destination today is Boudhanath, a Buddhist stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes each facing the four cardinal directions.

Please note that the entrance tickets to the sights are not included in the tour price.

A 25-minute flight from Kathmandu brings you to Pokhara. Your trek starts from Pokhara through the busy trail to Hyenja, past a newly constructed irrigation project.

The trail divides shortly after the Tibetan refugee camp. Take to the right and hike through paddy fields. Check into your guesthouse on reaching Mardi Pul.

Follow the route along the east of the Mardi River before taking a right turn to the Gurung village of Riban (1,676m). Continue through a steep route to reach a small clearing at Lalghar Kharka. A faint track to the top of a ridge leads you to Odane.

Continue along the ridgeline. Breath in the cool mountain air and enjoy a stunning panorama. See Mount Machhapuchhare (6,997m), Mount Annapurna I (8,091m) and Mount Annapurna South (7,219m) among other mountains. A short, sharp ascent past a forest leads you to a camping area amid alpine grassland at Kumai.

Today is a short yet relatively steep trail. Leave Kumai and climb a steep ridgeline to the grazing pasture of Khorchon.

Your uphill climb continues today as you follow yet another steep ridgeline to a hidden plateau beneath the southern face of Mardi Himal. Trek along the trail to reach the base camp located at the elevation of around 4,100m.

Take in the magnificent views before continuing your journey down the same trail. Hike through Khorchon all the way to Kumai.

An eight-hour descent brings you to Ghachok. Reach Odane and take the small track to the left that goes to Hile. Continue your downhill journey to reach the village of Ghachok, located in the Seti River Valley.

Continue along the trail and descend down to the eastern bank of the Seti to reach Pokhara.

Fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. We will drop you off at your hote. You are free for the rest of the day. Join us for a farewell dinner in the evening.

Check out of your hotel after breakfast. We will drive you to the airport for your flight home. Please let us know if you want to extend your stay in Nepal and experience a variety of activities like wildlife safaris in national parks, rafting, mountain biking, etc. We will be glad to assist.