Mardi Himal

This trail runs nearly parallel to the eastern side of the Annapurna Base Camp trekking route. It has gained popularity in recent years because it offers a scenic ridge path with expansive views and allows you to reach a stunning viewpoint quickly.

*During the rainy season from June to September, road conditions may be poor, potentially affecting the itinerary. Please contact us for more details.

Example Itinerary

Additional Information about the Itinerary

1. We’ve outlined a 5-night, 6-day itinerary above, but this route can be adapted in various ways. For a longer, more relaxed trek, you can spend about a week walking from the base. Alternatively, if you travel by car where possible, you can complete a round trip from Pokhara in as little as 2 nights and 3 days.
2. For those with limited time but eager for a challenge, we’ve included a record (with photos) of a 1-night, 2-day round trip for reference. → Mardi Himal Trekking To plan your stay in Nepal, add 3 nights and 4 days to the trekking duration. Your total stay will vary based on your international flight schedule, so please contact us for more details.
3. From March to April, you can enjoy the blooming rhododendrons, Nepal’s national flower, covering the mountains. Reference image: Rhododendron trekking season.
4. From mid- to late November, you can see Himalayan cherry blossoms, believed to be the origin of Japanese cherry blossoms, in full bloom against the backdrop of the Himalayas—a view that is especially appealing to Japanese visitors.
5. From January to February, some areas may become slippery due to snow and ice, so light crampons are recommended.

Minimum number of participants

From 1 person.

We do not offer shared tours with other customers, so you can walk at your own pace.

Fee

[Scheduled for October 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025]

For appointments prior to this time, please contact us for pricing.

For single participants, please contact us for pricing.

• Please contact us for rates for 2 or more people.
• The listed prices may be subject to change. 

What is included in the price

1.  Staying at the lodge
   → During peak periods, such as October to November and March to May, the lodges are very crowded, and even if you pay an extra fee, you will not be able to use a private room, and you will have to share a room with other trekkers. If there is a private room available, you can use one, but it is difficult outside of the off-season.
   → Toilets and showers are shared.
2. All meals during the trek
   
   →You can choose from the lodge menu.
3. Drinks during breaks
4. Hot water for drinking
5. Private jeep for use before and after trekking (normal car from Pokhara to Khale, jeep from Landurung or Siding to Pokhara)
6. 1 guide (salary, insurance, accommodation, and meals included)
7. 1 porter (salary, insurance, accommodation and food included)
8. Annapurna Conservation Area (National Park) Entry Permit
9. (If necessary) Altitude sickness prevention medication and pulse oximeter rental

What is not included in the price

1. Personal expenses (charging, showers, luxury items: costs for alcohol, soft drinks, desserts, etc.), bottled drinking water★
2. Your own insurance
3. Emergency rescue costs (helicopter fees, etc.)
4. Clothing and equipment rental
5. Tips
6. TIMS permit (no longer required since the COVID-19 outbreak)

★For information about drinking water, please see below.

Drinking water in this area

The sale of mineral water is restricted in this area, and it is not available beyond New Bridge/Tilkedhunga. Instead, you can purchase plain water (spring or river water that has been boiled and cooled) or water filtered through a special filter. Both types are sold in 1-liter plastic bottles, similar to mineral water.

You can find these types of water at nearly every lodge and rest stop during the trek. If you prefer, you can bring chlorine or bromine tablets for additional purification.

We recommend preparing these tablets in advance, as we do not provide them.

Expenses other than trekking

The above trekking fees do not include the following:

1.  Travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara
   → We can arrange tourist buses, chartered cars, or domestic flights. Domestic flight prices　　are listed on this page.
2. Hotels in Pokhara, Kathmandu　
   →The hotels we arrange are of intermediate level or higher. Our opinions on hotels　　are posted on this page.
3. Guide accompaniment fee outside the trekking period
   →In addition to trekking, a guide can also accompany you on your journey between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

About Porter

For this course, if only one person is participating, it will be treated as a plan without a porter.

As a general rule, guides will not act as porters except in emergencies, so if you do not think you will be able to carry your luggage yourself, please request an additional porter.

In Nepal, every hotel offers a free baggage storage service for luggage that is not needed for trekking. If you leave unnecessary items at the hotel, many people go without a porter for trekking for about two nights. It is a bit tricky for three nights, though.

*If there are two or more people participating, a porter will accompany you, but please let us know if you do not need one.

Please see the following page for our views on guides and porters.

>>　Our opinions on guides and porters

About Tipping

Please refer to the next page.

>>　Things to know during trekking　→ 5. Tips

Trekking during the rainy season

Please refer to the next page.

>>　Best season for trekking

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