Best of Mardi Himal Trek is a short scenic trek near Pokhara. This short trek does not require advanced trekking experience. However, independent trekking is not recommended. Always travel with a local expert like us because of the wilderness trail of the trip.
We travel to Pokhara and continue to Lumle. We start our trek from Lumle toward the Kalsee Eco Lodge. On the first day, you will enjoy the eco-lodge experience with a magnificent view of Annapurna South, Himchuli, Mt Fishtail, etc. The following day we start trekking through Deurali Forest Camp, Low Camp, Badal Camp, High Camp, Mardi Camp, and so on.
Namaste and welcome to Nepal! On arrival, you will be met by your Evergreen Tour representative and transferred to your hotel situated in downtown Kathmandu for a two-night stay. Relax at the hotel or explore the city. This evening meet your tour director for your welcome briefing.
Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar
Driving duration: +/- 30 minutes
Meals included: No
Today you will enjoy a full-day city tour of Kathmandu. The tour includes the main sights of Kathmandu including Swayambhu Nath stupa- one of the largest Buddhist shrines, Durbar Square, Kastamandap temple, Hanumandhoka Gaddi Baithak, the temple of Kumari-the living Goddess. You will enjoy lunch at one of the finest restaurants in Kathmandu Durbar Square. After lunch, continue the walking tour through the local market of Indra Chowk, Ason then to Thamel.
Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar
Driving duration: +/- 2 hours
Tour duration: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: B/L
This morning after breakfast, drive to the airport where you will board your morning flight to Pokhara. Enjoy 25 minutes scenic flight. On arrival, you will be met and travel further to Lumle. Start your short hike from Lumle to Kalsee Eco-lodge. After an hour of hiking to KEL, you will have brief information about Kalsee Eco-lodge followed by lunch. In the afternoon, relax or take a short hike around the eco-lodge or to the viewpoint from where you can have a magnificent view of the Himalayas on one side and Pokhara Valley on the other side. Overnight in the lodge.
Accommodation: Kalsee Eco-lodge
Driving duration: +/- 1 hour
Hiking: +/- 1.30 hours
Meals included: B/L/D
In this morning enjoy the magnificent view of the Himalayas from the lodge, after breakfast starts hiking toward the Forest Camp via Pittam Deurali. First, an hour is easy through the forest camp then continue ascending to Forest Camp. Overnight in the Forest Camp.
Accommodation: Lodges are available
Altitude gain: +/-1000 m
Hiking: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: B/L/D
In this morning enjoy the magnificent view of the Himalayas from the lodge, after breakfast, starts to hike toward the Forest Camp via Pittam Deurali. First, an hour is easy through the forest camp then continue ascending to Forest Camp. Overnight in the Forest Camp.
Accommodation: Lodges are available
Altitude gain:+/-150m.
Hiking: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: B/L/D
Early in the morning we hike nearly for two hours to Mardi Himal Base camp and discover a closer view of Annapurna Himalayan range, Machhapuchre, Mardi Himal and other peaks. You will have plenty of time to take photos. We descend back to High Camp and take lunch. After lunch, we descend down to Low Camp. Overnight in Low camp.
Accommodation: Lodges are available
Hiking: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: B/L/D
Each day you can enjoy wonderful scenery at every stop. After breakfast, we descend down to Shidhing Village. We will have our last lunch of trekking in Shiddhing village. After lunch, we take a jeep ride to Pokhara. Enjoy your evening at the lakeside in Pokhara.
Accommodation: Fishtail Lodge or similar
Hiking: +/- 3 hours
Driving: +/-2 hours
Meals included: B/L
Each day you can enjoy wonderful scenery at every stop. After breakfast, we descend down to Shidhing Village. We will have our last lunch of trekking in Shiddhing village. After lunch, we take a jeep ride to Pokhara. Enjoy your evening at the lakeside in Pokhara.
Accommodation: Fishtail Lodge or similar
Hiking: +/- 3 hours
Driving: +/-2 hours
Meals included: B/L
In the morning enjoy a tour of Pokhara including a visit to Devid’s fall, Tibetan refugees camp, and even you can take optional activity of Paragliding or zipline. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Kathmandu. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening we will have a final get-together with your tour director and enjoy a farewell dinner with a live folk dance show specially hosted for you.
Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar
Driving: +/-1 hour
Meals included: B/L
Today, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended as per the customer’s specifications.
Driving: 30 minutes
Meals included: B
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