Mardi Himal Climbing

On arrival received by our staff and guide with transfer to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu. After checking into your lovely rooms getting refreshed from jet-leg, join in with other members of Mardi Himal Climbing and Trekking.

Our guide / leader will delivers a briefing regarding local lodge, walks, view, history and culture with few important do’s and don’ts while you are with us having enjoyable times.

Evening includes a nice dinner(which includes most popular Nepali foods) in a pleasant Nepalese restaurant with local cultural programs.

A free day to prepare for the upcoming treks to high Annapurna area. But in the morning there is an optional tour to explore around Kathmandu world heritage sites for few hours and back at hotel.

Afternoon at leisure and free for individual activities and getting ready with packing for next early morning drive to Pokhara. It’s the place where our walk begins towards Mardi Himal from scenic Pokhara within Annapurna Himalaya.

Morning starts with drive on tourist coach or smaller vehicle as group size for overland journey takes you away from Kathmandu valley. We head into low warmer areas with views of snowcapped mountains.

Our drive continues on busy main highway past farm villages and town and reach beautiful Pokhara city finally. It’s an amazing place within green valley by the serene lake Phewa.

After enjoying views of Annapurna Himal and Machhapuchhre peaks ‘Fish Tail’ from the scenic and beautiful Pokhara, we take a drive beyond Pokhara valley. Then, we start our first day walks to high hills of Annapurna Himalaya.

Drive leads along with views of Annapurna heading past farm villages and towns. And then towards high hill reaching a large farm village at Dhampus facing grandpanorama of Annapurna, Manaslu range includes towering Machhapuchhre Himal ‘Fish Tail’. From this beautiful view spot, we walk towards high hills into forest areas to reach another scenic spot, Potana. It’s a place for todays overnight stop with great views of Annapurna mountains.

After a nice and enjoyable overnight at Potana, the morning walk continues on main trail reaching a hill top of Pitam Deurali. We keep on facing views of landscapes and snow peaks.

From Deurali our route heads north leaving the main trekking trails into sheer wilderness. From here walk leads along a ridgeline into serene forested area with cool temperature. Also the trail covers views of Annapurna I and South and Huinchuli, including Annapurna IV -II and Lamjung Himal towards east. After a good walk reaching our overnight stop in the midst of forest surrounding at Kokar Forest Camp with few basic lodges for trekkers.

From Forest Camp, the morning walk heads to steep uphill path with steep climb to reach a pasture land for overnight stop on route Mardi-Fish Tail base camp. The place offers a super views of surrounding landscapes and mountains at close range.

This scenic spot offers grand panorama of beautiful landscapes and snow-clad peaks in perfect tranquility. Then, we head higher to reach High Camp. As the air gets thinner and cooler with steep climb to reach High Camp, the tree lines fades to short rhododendron and juniper bushes.

Here we find a lonely lodge for overnight accommodation with basic facilities commanding super views of Annapurna Himalaya.

From High Camp, walk leads to our actual adventure heading on foot of Mardi Himal, within towering Machhapuchhre Himal or Fish Tail peak. Then, the walk leads towards high ridge on highest point above 4,490 m to set up our base camp for the climb to the summit of Mardi Himal.

After then, the walk leads to a steep climb along a ridgeline to reach a hidden plateau at the base of Mardi Himal South Face with Mt. Machhapuchhre. That’s the area known as the ‘Other Sanctuary’ named by early pioneer Jimmy Roberts, when he first explored this area in early 1960’s.

Then, we start experiencing camping with all facilities of cook-kitchen staff, climbing/ trekking guide and porters.

Afternoon at leisure preparation for the climb and checking gear where our guide will brief with climbing technique and skill required for the climb.

From base camp, we start heading slowly as altitude grips on steep path climbing towards a col between East Face of Mardi Himal that connects a ridge of Mt. Machhapuchhre. Here high camp will be established for final ascent on top Mardi Himal summit. And the advance camp at 4,650 m right beneath Mardi Himal and majestic Machhapuchhre. Afternoon with enough times to practice climb on ice and rock and then planning for next early move to summit the top of Mardi Himal, as weather stays on our good side.

A Big Day! Starting early at the break of dawn climb and heading to a Col with some steep section of 45 degrees climb to encounter. From the Col, the climb carries on further within snow slopes to reach at the top of Mardi Himal summit.

On top feeling high and in good spirit with panorama of mountains includes green valleys of Pokhara. After a stunning view and strenuous climb descend back to base camp using the same safe route.

After enjoying lovely scenic views from the high ridges of Mardi Himal and it’s summit , the morning walk leads back into forested areas. Now, we start retracing the journey on the same trail to reach Forest Camp for overnight stop on downhill walk.

Today, the walk leads again into deep forest of rhododendron and pines trees to retrace the journey back on same trail at Deurali. And beyond with more downhill walk to reach at Potana unto Dhampus village for overnight stop.

In the morning, we catch fantastic views of snow peaks, the last day walk leads to the road head for short drive back to Pokhara. The drive past Phedi and Shuikhet with views of mountains on route Pokhara. On reaching picturesque Pokhara with the calm lake of Phewa Lake, our Mardi Himal trekking and climbing concludes.

Depending upon size of the group to travel, we take a Tourist Coach/ private car to reach back to Kathmandu. Morning after breakfast in Pokhara hotel, the drive leads you on busy and exciting highway past farm villages and towns to reach Kathmandu. The afternoon for leisure or engage in personal activities and shopping.

(Options to choose by air from Pokhara to reach Kathmandu 30 mins flight with panorama of mountains and dramatic landscapes, at Kathmandu airport transfer back to your hotels.)

Finally all good things must come to an end. It’s your final day in Nepal, the land of best Himalayas trekking. With grand glorious memories of Mardi Himal  Climbing, our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight home or to respective countries.