Mardi Himal Peak Climbing

Mardi Himal Peak Climbing Outline Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu (1,400m), Transfer to Hotel.

  Today is the day of your arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal. As soon as you come out of the Kathmandu airport, you will find our representative waiting for you in the waiting area right outside the arrival lounge. You will be warmly greeted and welcomed by the representative and led to the vehicle. Our vehicle will take you to the trip hotel, most of the time in Thamel, that is 20-30 minutes drive, depending upon traffic, from the airport.

  After you check into the hotel, you can take relaxing time on your own as there are no activities scheduled for today, except our trip briefing meeting. We will let you know about the briefing timing upon your arrival.

• Day 02: Cultural Tours around KTM Valley/Trek Preparation, Hotel

  Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. We come to take your for a wonderful cultural heritage tour of Kathmandu valley. As part of the tour, we are going to visit four of the UNESCO Heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley. The places we visit today are incredible mixture of culture, history, spirituality, art and stories. Overnight in Hote.

  Swoyambhunath

  Believed to have been created on its own, this Budhhist stupa is the oldest of all the monuments in Kathmandu valley. Standing atop a small hillock, Swoyambunath, known as monkey temple amongst tourists, provides a fascinating view of the valley, surrounding hills and snow-capped mountain at the distance on a clear day.

  Patan Durbar Square

  One of the three medieval palace squares, Patan Durbar Square holds its medieval art and architectural grandeur. Amazing skill of the artisans is evident in each and every building that stands in the square. The square comprises of medieval palace, temples and museum.

  Pashupatinath

  This site is the most sacred Hindu temple area in the country. But, as the temple is strictly a Hindu only area, non-Hindu tourists go there to watch the unique Hindu cremation rituals on the bank of River Bagmati. The death rites of Hindu family there are so engrossing and heart-touching which make you feel the moment. It's not any kind of intrusion in being there and watching somebody being cremated in an open ground. It's a great cultural experience.

  Boudhanath

  This giant Buddhist stupa is considered as the biggest one in the world. This small square with giant shrine has a powerful presence of the spiritual vibrations. It's an important pilgrimage site for the people following Tibetan Buddhism.

• Day 03: Drive to Pokhara, Overnight in Hotel

  We take early morning breakfast and get ready to drive to Pokhara. Situated 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, Pokhara is a blessed city with beauty of nature and is the gateway to Annapurna region trekking. We drive along the highway that passes through several beautiful towns and runs along the river in most of the parts. The peaceful rural setting of Nepal looks fascinating during the drive. About 7 hours on the road brings us beautiful rural views along the highway before reaching Pokhara. Once we reach Pokhara, we can take leisurely wanderings around the serene lakeside.

• Day 04: Drive to Phedi and Trek to Pothana (1,400m), Overnight in Lodge

  We are setting out on the very first day of trekking journey today. We drive to for about half hour to Phedi and start the trek. The first section of the trek takes us steep uphill to emerge into a village and then trek up towards Dhampus village to enjoy magnificent view of mountains in Annapurna range. We trek further towards Pothana as our destination for the day. Beautiful views keep accompanying us as we walk the trail to Pothana where we spend our overnight.

• Day 05: Trek to Forest Camp (2,500m), Overnight in Lodge

  On the second day of trekking towards Mardi Himal, we head to Forest camp to stay overnight today. We will have a nice walking effort as we are going to gain a good elevation change, about 1,100 meters, as we reach Forest camp. It is a good day of nature walk into the forest where we can enjoy cool breeze and birds chirp to make our walk even more wonderful. We reach Forest camp and will have enough time to enjoy and praise the beauty of the surroundings.

• Day 06: Trek to Bhaisi Kharka (3,300m), Overnight in Lodge

  Our destination for today is Bhaisi Kharka. It is another day of beautiful adventure walking through beautiful trail with mesmerizing sceneries around. The trail walk brings us face to face with some amazing views along the way as we head towards the destination for the day. When we reach Bhaisi Kharka to spend overnight, we can laze around to exploit the most out of the beauty of surroundings.

• Day 07: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m), Overnight in Camp

  We are walking to the base camp of Mardi Himal, the mountain we are on the climbing journey, today. When we reach the base camp, we are going to be at 4,500 meters above sea level where we need a good time to acclimatize. We spend time there at the base camp exploring the surroundings and exploiting the most out of it.

• Day 08: Mardi Himal Summit Day (5,587m), back to Base Camp, Overnight in Camp

  It's the day to summit this beautiful Mardi Himal today. Some technicalities will come along our adventure towards the top. When we reach the top, we can see the gigantic Mt. Fishtail standing right in front of us along with other spectacular views of the surrounding mountains in the Annapurna range. After spending a good time at the top, we return back to the base camp to stay overnight.

• Day 09: Trek to Forest Camp(2,500m), Overnight in LOdge

  After the successful ascension of Mardi Himal, we now start the journey back. Our return trekking takes us all the way back to forest camp to stay overnight. The joy of the Mardi Himal ascension is with us to keep us moving forward towards the destination for the day.

• Day 10: Trek to Sidding Village, Overnight in Lodge

  We are heading to a beautiful cultural village as our destination today. Sidding village is where we are trekking to on our adventure today. Sidding is a small and beautiful village in the region that boasts a great rural life style and culture of the mountains. When we reach the village, we will have enough time to explore around the village.

• Day 11: Trek to Mardi Khola Bridge, Overnight in Lodge

  On our walk for the day, we are heading to Mardi Khola Bridge right on the bank of Mardi Khola. This is a wonderful cultural walking day. We walk through local villages and rural settings that can enchant us easily with beautiful charm. As we reach our destination, we can laze around to explore the place.

• Day 12: Trek to Hyangja, drive to Pokhara, Check in Hotel

  It is a short day of trek and also the last day of the trekking part. We trek to Hyangja to bring the trekking part of our journey to end. Our vehicle will be at Hyangja to pick us up by the time we reach there. We drive for about twenty minutes to Pokhara. Once we check in to our hotel and freshen up, we can take some leisurely and relaxing strolls at the beautiful lakeside.

• Day 13: Trek to Hyangja, drive to Pokhara, Check in Hotel

  It is a short day of trek and also the last day of the trekking part. We trek to Hyangja to bring the trekking part of our journey to end. Our vehicle will be at Hyangja to pick us up by the time we reach there. We drive for about twenty minutes to Pokhara. Once we check in to our hotel and freshen up, we can take some leisurely and relaxing strolls at the beautiful lakeside.

• Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu, Check in Hotel

  Early in the morning, after breakfast, we get on the bus to drive back to Kathmandu. About seven hours of overland journey takes us back to Kathmandu. Once we are in Kathmandu, we go to hotel and spend the whole day at leisure on our own. Finding relieving massage, good food, souvenir shopping, and wandering around can keep you busy for the day.

  A farewell dinner is scheduled for this evening. We will let you know the departure time for dinner once we reach Kathmandu.

• Day 15: Final departure

  The final day of the trip, we drive you to airport for your scheduled flight homebound or other destination. We will pick you up 3 hours prior to your flight schedule.

Mardi Himal Peak Climbing Expedition Cost Includes

• Airport Pick and Drop for both International and Domestic flight by Private vehicle.
• Welcome, Farewell dinner with cultural program.
• 3 Night Tourist Standard Accmmodation in Kathmandu with B/B basis.
• Half day guided city tour with world heritage entrance permit as listed in itinerary.
• 2 Nights Tourist Standard Hotel Accmmodiation in Pokhara with B/B basis.
• Transportation from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Coach.
• Transportation from Pokhara-Phedi, Hyangja-Pokhara by local jeep.
• Standard Lodge/Guest House accommodation (best available) with twin sharing basis during the trek.
• Accommodation in Tented Camp while on Mardi Himal Base Camp.
• Full Board Meals (3 Meals a day) while on the trek.
• Mardi Himal Climbing permits, TIMS Card fees, and Annapurna Conservation Area entrance fees.
• All necessary camping equipments; Tent, Table & Chair for climbing expedition's crew's.
• Professional & highly expertise government licensed holder local Trekking/Climbing Guide.
• 2:1 Ratio porter carrying 30KG.
• All expenses of the staffs (Guides/Porters) that includes Food, Accommodation, Salary, Insurance, Equipment during your travel period.
• All the necessary trekking gear for porters like jacket /trousers, trekking shoes, gloves, shocks, sunglasses etc.
• Friends Adventure Team's Sleeping Bag, Walking Poles and Duffel Bag, to be return after trip completed.
• Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
• Arrangement of all rescue and evacuation promptly, in Worst Condition
• Mardi Himal Climbing Expedition group climbing gear, climbing rope, snow bars & carabineers etc.
• Trekking Map, Friends Adventure Team's special Souvenir.
• Agency service charge.

Mardi Himal Peak Climbing Expedition Cost Excludes

• Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars.
• All desserts, sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
• Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips.
• Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears.
• Any additional staff other than specified.
• Medical and Travel Insurance and Emergency rescue by any means of Transportation including Helicopter evacuation if required.
• Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
• Airfare of international flights.
• Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival).
• Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses.
• Any other item not included in "Cost Includes" Section.

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