Highlights
- Losing yourself in the ring of the Himalaya mountains Annapurna south (7,219 m/23,684ft), Mardi Himal (5,586m/18,330ft), Hiunchuli (6,441 m/21,131ft) and Machapuchare (6,993m/22,943ft)
- Capture your feature moment with Impressive Machhapuchare are with you every step of the way
- Enjoy 80% of your time on quiet trails through dense pristine forest
- Treat yourself to a delicious meal with a cold beer by the lakeside of Pokhara.
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Itinerary
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be picked by one of the representatives of Top1Trekking. He will transfer you to your hotel.
Check-in and take rest for the day. Later in the evening, you will meet with your guide and other team members.
Average Driving Distance: 6.5 km / 4 mi.
Following a hearty breakfast, you’ll tour Pokhara via the Trishuli River, which has beautiful scenery views. The journey will be lengthy, and once you reach Pokhara, you’ll check into your hotel.
After that, you’ll freshen up and go to Lakeside, Nepal’s most visited tourist destination. You’ll spend your evening relaxing on the gorgeous Fewa Lake while browsing through the colorful Lakeside market.
Spend the night at the hotel.
Average Driving Distance: 204.9 km / 5 to 6 hrs.
After a quick breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide for today’s drive to Kande. Within an hour, you will reach Kande from where you will begin trekking towards Pothana. Ascending through a forested trail, you will reach the beautiful hamlet of Australian Camp located at 2,100 m. From here, the trail will gradually ascend all the way up to Pothana where you will stay overnight.
Spend the night in a tea house.
Average Drive Duration: 1 Hour
Average Trekking Duration: 4 Hours
Wake up early and begin your day with a fresh breakfast. Today, the trail will go through the dense forest of rhododendrons, birch, maples, oaks, and hemlock.
The trail will be adventurous and scenic. If the weather is clear, you might get to see a glimpse of snow-capped mountains. Upon reaching Forest Camp, you will be settled down in your lodge and enjoy the rest of the day interacting with locals.
Spend the night in a tea house.
Average Trekking Duration: 5 Hours
Ascending through beautiful forests of fern, mosses, lichen, and orchid, you will move towards Badal Danda. On the way, you will get to see amazing views of Annapurna South (7,219 m), Mt. Gangapurna (7,455 m), Mt.Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Mardi Himal (5,587 m), and Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m) along with stunning sceneries.
You can see the Modi Khola far below at your left. You will reach Badal Danda where you will have lunch and spend the rest of the day acclimatizing and enjoying the superb north view of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m).
Spend the night in a tea house.
Average Trekking Duration: 5 Hours
Today, the first part of the trail again goes through the forested trail, and further, takes lead towards High Camp. You can see captivating views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli on the west side.
The trek continues onwards with the Mardi Himal ridge. On the way, you will get to see the national bird of Nepal, the dance pheasant. Here, at High Camp, you will find larger lodge them Low Camp and Forest Camp with separate dining rooms. From High Camp, breath-taking views of Mt. Annapurna South (7,219 m), Mt. Fishtail (6,993 m), and Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m) can be seen.
Spend the night in a tea house.
Average Trekking Duration: 4 Hours
Waking up early in the morning and having a light breakfast. After that, your journey towards Mardi Himal Base Camp begins on a relatively tough trail. The trail ascends all the way up to the base camp trekking on narrow ridges. Just below you, great ice fields and blue glaciers of the Sanctuary Wall lie. Likewise, spectacular views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Mt. Manaslu (8,156 m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), and Mardi Himal (5,587 m) can be seen.
Stay at base camp for some time and trek back to the High Camp. You will follow the same route as before and reach your lodge for the night’s stay.
Spend the night in a tea house.
Average Trekking Duration: 8 Hours
After leaving High Camp, retrace your steps and complete a lap around the mountain. From Low Camp, a path leads you down to Siding settlement.
Siding is a lovely traditional Nepalese village in which you may stay in an actual homestay. You’ll be able to observe the typical day-to-day existence, culture, and customs of the people who live here. It’s an incredible chance to get involved in local customs and traditions.
Spend the night in a tea house.
Average Trekking Duration: 6 Hours
Start the day with breakfast at a village restaurant, then go to Lumre. On the road, you’ll pass through tiny villages such as Kalimati and Ghalel, which are inhabited by Brahmin and Gurung tribes.
From Lumre, following the main highway to drive back to Pokhara. The journey will take you through picturesque Nepalese villages and stunning vistas. After arriving in Pokhara, you’ll check in to your hotel and rest for the day. During the afternoon, you’ll go to Lakeside and if you wish, you may do boating on peaceful Fewa Lake beneath Mount Fishtail’s shade.
Spend the night in a hotel.
Average Trekking Duration: 3 Hours
Average Driving Duration: 2 hours
The journey to Kathmandu takes about 8 hours. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you may rest for the remainder of the day before exploring the local market on your own. You could also do some shopping and eat out during this time. Later that evening, the Top1Trekking would offer a farewell dinner.
Spend the night in a hotel.
As per your flight time, you will be taken to the Tribhuvan International Airport by one of the team members of Top1Trekkking.
Average Driving Distance: 6.5 km / 4 mi.
Payment conditions
Inclusion
- Private transfer between Tribhuvan Internation Airport and Thamel
- 4x Accommodation (comfort, 3-star) with Daily Breakfast
- 6x Accommodation (basic) on the mountain with full board meal
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide, as per itinerary
- Porters carrying a maximum of 25kg (Two guests share a porter)
- Trekking Permits: ACAP, TIMS
- Taxes & service fees
Not include
- Flights to/from Nepal
Meals & drinks (unless otherwise stated) - Personal travel insurance
- Any services not listed above as “Included”
Top1Trekking charges a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. The remaining amount you will pay on arrival.
Currency rate
All bookings are charged in US DOLLAR (USD)
After booking with Top1Trekking
After booking your tour with Top1Trekking, you will be contacted within two working days by one of our travel consultants, who will be your main contact point for all of your travel information before, during and even after your trip.
Your travel consultant will provide you with details about your booking and your remaining payment (if not paid in full). You will also receive more information about what to expect during your holiday.
Trip Information
HIKE THE ROUTE TO MARDI HIMAL BASE CAMP
Take the road south for 1 hour from Pokhara to reach Kande, where the trek starts heading toward Australian Camp, at the top of a hill overlooking the Annapurna valley.
We follow the path through several hamlets, where we may see animals and flowers on the journey, and after two days at High Camp, reach Machhapuchhare’s virgin mountain, which is so close that she may enter your dreams.
A day later get up early for a morning hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp with impressive Machhapuchare mountains are with you every step of the way.
Reaching the base camp, you get lost in the laps of the Himalaya mountains Annapurna south (7,219 m/23,684ft), Mardi Himal (5,586m/18,330ft), Hiunchuli (6,441 m/21,131ft) and Machapuchare (6,993m/22,943ft).
Back to High Camp, then Low Camp, and then take a different track to Shiding, where the trip comes to an end. The following day, drive to Pokhara for some delicious food and a cold beverage on the lakeside to conclude your journey.
TRIP NOTE
Trekkers can spend more time in Pokhara and continue their trip to Ghorepani Poon Hill for a stunning panoramic view of the Annapurna range or take a day off and relax at Lakeside Pokhara.
DIFFICULTY
The difficulty of this journey is modest, and it can be completed with ease. We’ll be trekking 3–7 hours each day, as well as doing some high-altitude ascents/descents on steep mountainous regions with elevations from 1,770m/5,807ft to a maximum of 4,500 m/14,
Maximum Elevation
- Upper View Point at elevation of 4,500 m/14,763ft
BEST SEASON
Spring and Autumn
This journey is particularly attractive in spring (Mar-May) because of the rhododendron blossoms that appear in many locations during this time of year. The sky is generally clear with magnificent views throughout the fall (Sep-Dec).
Lower season
During the monsoon (June-August), flowers and vegetation are in their most flourishing state. It is chilly in the winter, but the prospect is spectacular.